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Saudi Gazette
10-06-2025
- Saudi Gazette
King Salman Academy to document 52 local Saudi dialects
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language revealed that the first phase of the "Aswat Blog" project will document 52 local dialects from various regions of Saudi Arabia, with the possibility of integrating the data into artificial intelligence applications. The blog is still undergoing work on its tools and remains in the development and testing phase. According to the academy, the blog will preserve Saudi dialects, as the project's impact extends to the possibility of integrating data into artificial intelligence applications such as voice recognition and instant translation, facilitating communication and enhancing understanding of dialects used in daily life. It will provide researchers with a robust audio database to study the evolution of dialects and the impact of social and economic factors on them. The blog also seeks to raise public awareness of dialect diversity and strengthen the connection of new generations to their local dialects, in addition to Standard Arabic. According to the academy, the blog preserves Saudi dialect diversity and enables researchers to study it through a suite of analytical tools, most notably a voice detector, a sound map, and a list of common collocations. It also includes a tool for enriching the blog and verifying dialects, available for public use. It is noteworthy that the blog includes a variety of topics, including graphic storytelling, discussion of places, foods, customs and traditions, holidays, everyday situations, and quotes. The academy owns 13 blogs. The Falak Language Blogs platform, a technical platform comprising 13 language blogs supervised by the academy, enables linguistic researchers and data scientists to study linguistic phenomena and develop artificial intelligence applications in the field of Arabic language. It is noteworthy that the Aswat blog was announced by the King Salman Gobal Academy for the Arabic Language in early 2024. This is in line with its strategic plans aimed at supporting the fields of linguistic computing, accelerating the pace of scientific research, enhancing data sources, employing artificial intelligence technologies in Arabic language applications, preserving its integrity, and supporting its pronunciation and writing. This also aims to enhance its global standing, raise awareness of it, and facilitate its teaching and learning within and outside the Kingdom.
CairoScene
03-04-2025
- General
- CairoScene
Saudi Initiative to Expand Arabic Language Learning Launches in Spain
Already successfully implemented in Uzbekistan, Indonesia, China, India, France, Brazil, Thailand, and Malaysia, this initiative is now making its Spanish debut. The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language is set to launch the Arabic Language Month program in Spain this April, marking a significant step in the global promotion and development of the Arabic language. This initiative, reported by the Saudi Press Agency, aims to deepen academic and educational connections between Saudi Arabia and international institutions, with Spain serving as the latest host for this comprehensive event. Throughout the month, a range of activities will take place, including an exhibition, seminars, training courses, linguistic proficiency tests, and student competitions. These events are organized in collaboration with leading Spanish universities and academic institutions, underlining the strong academic ties between the two countries. This program forms part of the King Salman Global Academy's broader mission to advance Arabic language curricula and enhance its global standing. The initiative has already been successfully implemented in various countries such as Uzbekistan, Indonesia, China, India, France, Brazil, Thailand, and Malaysia. By fostering international partnerships, the program aims to increase the accessibility and reach of the Arabic language globally, while also promoting cultural understanding and exchange.
Arab News
02-04-2025
- General
- Arab News
Arabic Language Month begins in Spain
RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language is hosting the Arabic Language Month program in Spain throughout April, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event is a comprehensive initiative aimed at developing Arabic language curricula, promoting the language, and highlighting Saudi Arabia's efforts in this field. The progeam is designed to strengthen academic and educational ties between Saudi Arabia and international institutions, the SPA reported. It features an exhibition, seminars, training courses, linguistic proficiency tests, and student competitions in partnership with Spanish universities and academic institutions. As part of the academy's global Arabic teaching program, the initiative has been implemented in countries such as Uzbekistan, Indonesia, China, India, France, Brazil, Thailand and Malaysia, expanding its international reach and fostering global partnerships.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-03-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia Participates in London Book Fair, Seeks to Promote Saudi Culture
Saudi Arabia is participating in the London Book Fair through the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. The fair is taking place from March 11 to 13 in the British capital. CEO of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Dr. Abdullatif Abdulaziz Al Wasel stated that the commission at the London Book Fair seeks, through its three sectors (literature, publishing, and translation), to strengthen Saudi publishers' international presence and empower local publishing houses, thereby promoting Saudi culture globally. The participation aims to strengthen cultural relations and knowledge exchange between Saudi Arabia and the UK. The Kingdom's pavilion showcases diverse cultural aspects and contributions from government agencies, including the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language (KSGAAL), the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the King Abdulaziz Public Library, and the King Fahd National Library.
Asharq Al-Awsat
06-03-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia to Take Part in London Book Fair
The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission will lead Saudi Arabia's participation in the London Book Fair, taking place from March 11 to 13. The participation aims to strengthen cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and the UK, foster collaboration in literature, publishing, and translation, and enhance the recognition of Saudi publishers and literary agencies in major global cultural events, SPA reported. It also provides Saudi publishers and agents a platform to connect with global publishing houses, promoting knowledge exchange and the sharing of experiences. Along with the commission, King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, King Fahad National Library, King Abdulaziz Public Library, and the Publishing Association will also participate in the fair.
