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The event was organised by the Knowledge Enrichment Centre for Conferences, Research, and Scientific Publishing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Medina, under the theme: “The Arabic Language and the Challenges of Digitisation.”
The conference, which wrapped up, on Wednesday, served as a distinguished scientific platform to explore ways of addressing the challenges imposed by digital transformation on the Arabic language, its teaching, and its global promotion.
By participating in this event, the centre reaffirmed its position as a leading Arab reference in the development of Arabic language education, highlighting Sharjah’s role as a cultural and scientific beacon under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who has given the Arabic language exceptional attention, making it a cornerstone of knowledge and cultural development.
The opening session, titled “Supporting the Arabic Language in the Age of Digitisation: Institutional Roles and Contemporary Challenges,” brought together a distinguished group of researchers and academics from around the world.
Among the prominent participants was His Excellency Dr Issa Saleh Al Hammadi, Director of (ALECGS), who presented a paper titled: “The Efforts of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States in Serving the Arabic Language.”
In his opening remarks, Dr Al Hammadi expressed his pride in the centre’s participation in this important international conference. He praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting education and the Arabic language and thanked the organisers and participants. He stressed that the theme of the conference reflected deep awareness of the current stage, particularly the challenges imposed by digitisation, which require the development of new tools to protect and strengthen the presence of Arabic.
Dr Al Hammadi outlined the vision and strategy of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, which prioritises the development of Arabic language teaching and learning. He explained that the Sharjah-based centre serves as the executive arm of this goal by working on policy and curriculum development, teacher and supervisor training, and unifying reference frameworks that support Arabic teaching in Gulf states.
He highlighted pioneering projects launched by the centre, including the reference framework for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, the development of the “I Love Arabic” series, the project to improve students’ Arabic proficiency, as well as contributions in unified curricula and specialised training kits. The centre has also organised more than 80 international conferences, seminars, and forums.
The centre has enriched the Arabic library with dozens of studies, books, and educational references. It has published comprehensive standards for Arabic teaching for grades 1–12, produced studies on reading and writing difficulties, developed teaching strategies, and trained Arabic teachers in 21st-century skills.
Beyond formal education, the centre has launched competitions and cultural activities such as the Gulf Arabic Debates, and competitions in poetry, short stories, and novels, aiming to discover student talents and encourage intellectual and creative excellence.
At the conclusion of his participation, Dr Al Hammadi presented several recommendations, including the need to leverage modern technologies in teaching Arabic, enhance translation and Arabization efforts, increase support for language academies, and strengthen Arabic teaching for non-native speakers worldwide through interactive channels. He also emphasised boosting Arabic scientific production, international publishing, and enacting legislation to protect Arabic by making it the primary language of instruction in educational institutions.
Dr Al Hammadi confirmed that the contributions of ALECGS reflect its deep commitment to the vision of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States in serving and advancing the Arabic language, as the identity of the nation, its unifying tongue, and a vital source of knowledge and innovation.
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