ALA improves Arabic proficiency of government employees

27 employees from 10 government bodies

The course was attended by 27 employees from 10 government departments and institutions in the emirate. The course, presented by Dr Baha' Al-Din Adel Dandis, a research and studies expert at ALA, aimed to raise awareness of the Arabic language and classical styles, correct common misconceptions, and present scientific rules and practical applications to avoid common errors in official and administrative writing.

 The course reviewed the most important spelling and grammatical rules that writers and employees fall into, as well as the precise and correct use of punctuation marks in official correspondence.

The Power of persuasion and the aesthetics of expression

Commenting on the training course, Dr Muhammad Safi Al-Mostghanemi, Secretary-General of ALA said that the sound Arabic language gives the power of persuasion and adds beauty to its expression. It is a tool for constructing meaning and creating impact.

From this standpoint, ALA organises these training courses as an extension of Sharjah's mission to preserve Arabic, protect its heritage, and enhance its presence in various fields of work and knowledge.

Al-Mostghanemi added that the employee community constitutes a fundamental pillar of the institutional system. The official correspondence that employees complete daily reflects the entity's image, and the degree of language proficiency reflects the level of awareness, culture, and responsibility. Hence, ALA seeks to empower government employees with the tools of sound expression, so that words are adequate in meaning, sound in structure, and free of grammatical errors and mistakes.

Professional and cultural responsibility

The course focused on addressing linguistic errors as a professional and cultural responsibility, especially in the government work environment, which requires precise and formal communication. The course also provided participants with the opportunity to apply and review in detail numerous models. This enhanced their ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect language and contributed to improving their writing performance, which positively impacts the quality of correspondence and official reports in their organizations.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the course level and the precise information and practical examples it contained, which helped correct many common misconceptions about writing in Arabic.

They also praised the clear and smooth presentation method, which helped them grasp spelling and grammatical rules in a practical manner that can be directly applied in the workplace.

In this context, Salem Muhair Ali, from the Security Department at Al Bataeh Municipality, said that these courses represent an important step in developingour professional performance, as they enhance linguistic capabilities and help employees express more accurately and professionally. He expressed his thanks to those in charge of this initiative, which reflects the commitment of the relevant authorities to raising the level of government employees.