Sultan receives delegation of ALA Beirut founders

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA), received on Sunday a delegation of founders of ALA in Beirut, Lebanon, headed by Dr Emile Badi Yaqub and Dr Rashid Darbas, at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City.

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At the beginning of the meeting, Sheikh Sultan welcomed the delegation, congratulating them on the establishment of the Arabic Language Academy in Beirut and the commencement of its work in cooperation with Sharjah.

Sheikh Sultan noted the rich history of Lebanon in Arabic culture and literature, and the distinguished role of its scholars and writers in various fields of creativity and the arts.

He affirmed his support for the Academy, enabling it to fulfil its significant roles in its areas of specialisation, and wished its members every success in achieving its aspirations to support efforts to preserve the Arabic language and its history and promote its dissemination.

Sheikh Sultan also pointed to the importance of communication between Arabic language academies in the Arab world, which contributes to achieving all their objectives in serving the Arabic language in its various fields, such as documentation, publication, scientific research, and the exchange of knowledge and culture.