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Arab News
5 days ago
- General
- Arab News
First graduates complete KSGAAL's linguistic proofreading course
RIYADH: The first cohort of the Higher Diploma in Linguistic Proofreading program at the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language celebrated their graduation on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the academy's headquarters in Riyadh and attended by prominent academics, students and trainers. Abdullah Al-Washmi, the academy's secretary-general, said the program reflected the academy's commitment to empowering the Arabic language within government institutions. He added the program was a pioneering model in supporting the professional development of Arabic language specialists. The one-year program is open to professionals working in editing and proofreading roles within government agencies and is accredited by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The training pathway designed by the academy focuses on preparing specialized national linguistic teams. Its methodology integrates theoretical and practical aspects to meet the needs of government sectors and enhance the efficiency of Arabic language usage. Tuesday's ceremony saw 60 graduates honored for completing the program, which includes 435 training hours delivered by 16 trainers.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- General
- Times of Oman
Sultan Qaboos institute for Arabic language welcomes 26 international students
Manah: Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers in the Wilayat Manah, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, welcomed 26 new students from the United Kingdom, the Comoros, Hungary, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Ghana, and Iran. An orientation day was organised for the new cohort, beginning with an introductory session featuring the institute's academic and administrative staff, as well as supervisors of the cultural program designed for students. This was followed by a comprehensive tour of the institute's facilities and educational services. The orientation program included a visual presentation on Oman, highlighting its cultural, civilisational, and humanitarian features, as well as the elements that make the country a leading destination for Arabic language learning. Additionally, students received guidance to help them adapt and integrate into Omani society. Beyond Arabic language instruction, the academic programme offers diverse cultural and educational activities, including evening events, lectures, field trips to historical and natural sites, Arabic calligraphy lessons, and a 'Language Partner' initiative to enhance cultural and linguistic interaction with the local community. -ONA
Zawya
7 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Ministry of Education approves mandatory guidelines for teaching Arabic language, Islamic studies, and social studies
To be implemented from the 2025/2026 academic year, across all private schools in the UAE and all approved curricula Arabic Language: Arabic language will be taught daily for 200 minutes per week (40 minutes per day). Instruction time will increase to 300 minutes per week (60 minutes per day) by the 2027/2028 academic year. Islamic Studies: Islamic Studies will be taught to all Muslim students for 90 minutes per week. Instruction may be scheduled as three 30-minute lessons or two 45-minute lessons per week. Social Studies: Private schools must integrate concepts of family, UAE geography, UAE environment, social values, and wider social studies into the kindergarten curriculum. These will be taught through simplified, play-based approaches throughout the daily school programme, both inside and outside the classroom. United Arab Emirates - The Ministry of Education has announced the approval of mandatory guidelines for the teaching of Arabic language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies for the kindergarten stage in private schools across the UAE. These guidelines will be implemented from the 2025/2026 academic year and will apply to all private schools in the UAE, across all approved curricula. This initiative aims to strengthen the national values of children from an early age, nurturing a generation that is proud of its national identity, proficient in its mother tongue, and well-grounded in the values of family, society, and the geography and environment of the UAE. This move is aligned with the Ministry's vision of enhancing national identity by supporting the teaching of Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies from the foundational years. The Ministry is committed to developing and delivering specialised educational programmes that foster children's skills in reading, writing, Emirati values, and national identity from an early age, supporting their educational development in later years. To ensure consistent and effective implementation, the Ministry will provide private schools with instructional frameworks and clear learning outcomes for all three subject areas before the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. Implementation of the guidelines will commence in 2025/2026, supported by advisory visits to private schools. In partnership with local educational authorities, the Ministry will also conduct regular inspections starting from the 2026/2027 academic year to verify compliance with the guidelines. Detailed Guidelines Arabic language will be taught daily to all students for 200 minutes weekly initially (40 minutes per day), increasing to 300 minutes weekly (60 minutes per day) by 2027/2028. Arabic will be taught by qualified early childhood teachers using approved educational resources and age-appropriate teaching methods, suitable for both native and non-native speakers. Islamic Studies will be taught to all Muslim students in kindergarten in private schools for 90 minutes per week, delivered as either three sessions of 30 minutes or two sessions of 45 minutes per week. Private schools must integrate concepts of family, UAE geography, the UAE environment, social values, and key social topics into kindergarten education. These concepts will be presented in a simplified, play-based learning approach that is incorporated into the daily routine, both inside and outside the classroom.
Web Release
22-06-2025
- General
- Web Release
AUB Press Hosts Dr. Ramzi Baalbaki at the 66th Beirut Arab International Book Fair: 'The Arabic Language: Its History, Present, and Future'
As part of its participation in the 66th Beirut Arab International Book Fair, AUB Press hosted a discussion titled 'The Arabic language: Its History, Present, and Future' featuring renowned Arabic Language professor Ramzi Baalbaki in conversation with Malek Chaker and Amina Sleiman. The event was supported by the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Chair and organized in collaboration with the Center for Arts and Humanities at the American University of Beirut (AUB). The discussion touched upon various topics related to the Arabic language. Baalbaki spoke about the history of Arabic and its emergence before the revelation of the Qur'an, highlighting its presence in Arabic poetry and popular proverbs (ahadith). He explained how, by the time of the Qur'an's revelation, the Arabic corpus had become rich and well-established, with its collection largely ceasing by the end of the second Hijri century. Linguists then engaged with this corpus, bringing to light its morphological and syntactic features—particularly its patterns (awz?n). In this context, Baalbaki pointed out the distinctive differences that set Arabic apart from its sister Semitic languages as well as from foreign languages. Baalbaki also spoke about his new book Mukawimat al-Nazariyah al-Lughawwiya al-Arabiyya, in which he demonstrated the coherence of the linguistic theory and the comprehensiveness of its components. This, he argued, highlights the uniqueness of the Arabic language and the elements of wisdom embedded in its structures and morphological patterns. He compared this theory with scientific theories—specifically, the theory of dimensions in physics—to affirm the validity of the linguistic framework established by early grammarians. Through this, they provided explanations for every structure, and thus the term ghar?b (the obscure or unusual) in the language emerged. The discussion also touched on the relationship between Classical Arabic and the various colloquial dialects. Baalbaki emphasized the strong connection between them, refuting any notion of conflict or hostility, as each borrows certain words and structures from the other. The conversation addressed the current state of the Arabic language and its place among its native speakers. Baalbaki pointed to the number of Arabic speakers and the language's presence on social media, expressing concern over the weakening use of Arabic among its speakers and their tendency to resort to foreign languages to express their ideas. Therefore, he offered some advice on how to preserve the language—especially within academia. The event was attended by political and social figures, as well as a number of linguists and scholars of the humanities from various Arab countries. The discussion was rich and full of insights that inspire a love for the Arabic language and reveal the depths of its genius and its ability to convey meaning with remarkable precision through carefully chosen words. It also showcased a range of syntactic structures that are unique to Arabic. Visit AUB Press on YouTube to watch the full discussion.
Khaleej Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi mandates 4 hours of weekly Arabic lessons for KG students in private schools
Abu Dhabi's education authority on Monday announced a new policy requiring kindergartens in private and educational partnership schools to allocate 240 minutes (four hours) per week for Arabic language instruction. This directive will start from the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, the Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) confirmed. The directive applies to all early childhood education levels — from pre-kindergarten (first foundation stage) to second kindergarten (first year). The weekly Arabic instruction time will further increase to 300 minutes (five hours) starting in the 2026–2027 school year. According to Adek, the initiative aims to strengthen Arabic language skills among young learners while fostering cultural identity and a sense of belonging from the earliest years of education. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance language acquisition and preserve national heritage through early and consistent exposure to Arabic during formative learning stages.
