SALA showcases initiatives to promote Arabic in West

As part of the main events marking the opening of the “Arabic Language and Culture Festival” in Milan, Italy, organised by the Institute of Arab Culture at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and sponsored by the Sharjah Book Authority, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (SALA) showcased the emirate’s global efforts to support the Arabic language and promote its presence in Western academic circles.

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The session highlighted Sharjah's scientific and cultural initiatives to enrich Arabic studies and research at international universities.

During a panel discussion titled “Efforts of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah to Support Arabic in the West,” Mohamed Safi Al Mosteghanemi, Secretary-General of Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, emphasised that Arabic, as a bridge for intercultural dialogue, continues to be cherished by its native speakers and passionately studied by Orientalists and scholars in both Asia and Europe.

These efforts, he noted, have translated into meaningful contributions that have helped establish Arabic’s global standing.

Al Mosteghanemi discussed the “Language Immersion” initiative launched by the Academy under the guidance of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

The initiative brings academic delegations from global universities in Austria, Poland, Italy, and others to live among the people of Sharjah and engage with its cultural environment, thereby enhancing their linguistic skills beyond traditional classroom learning.