Doha, January 08 (QNA) – UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen held a cultural event on the Arabic language at the United Nations House in Doha on Wednesday.
The event, with the theme of strengthening communication between the Arab region and the world through Arabic, especially with Latin American countries, was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Qatar National Council for Education, Culture and Science, and Green Zone Foundation (GZF). I did. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on December 18th and lasts for several weeks.
The event highlighted the numerous contributions of the Arabic language to humanity’s cultural and linguistic diversity. We discussed the importance of Arabic as an essential information source for building friendly relations with Latin American countries and peoples.
In his opening remarks, His Excellency Salah El-Din Zaki Khaled, Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the Gulf States and Yemen and Director of UNESCO’s Regional Office in Doha, said that the 51st anniversary of the day would be commemorated. The anniversary of the establishment of Arabic as one of the official languages of the United Nations is based on the fact that Arabic is the official language of approximately 25 countries and is one of the most important pillars of human cultural diversity. It will be done. The same goes for the languages of Arab and Islamic civilizations.
His Excellency emphasized that Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and pointed out that celebrating this day is an opportunity to create a platform for conversation and common understanding. He said he is working closely with partners to fuse different voices and strengthen cultural ties.
In his closing remarks, His Excellency Salah El-Din Zaki Khaled said that commemorating this day, in addition to highlighting the historical role of the Arabic language, in uniting people through culture, science, literature, etc. He emphasized that this is a call to reaffirm the important role of the Arabic language. Languages that promote knowledge, dialogue and peace, as a core part of QNCECS’s ambition to strengthen cultural diversity, especially Arabic.
Jamal Faiz, Cultural Adviser at the Ministry of Culture, said that the Arabic language, with its strong appeal, has become the main language for communication insofar as it is the language of the Holy Qur’an and its underlying science and discoveries. He emphasized that it is a means. Numerous civilizations were founded in the Arab and Islamic regions, and their lighthouses illuminated far-flung geographical areas.
The theme of the event means that representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean will be present, and these countries have historically and emotionally developed an Arabic language through Arab migration in different historical periods. Mr. Faiz emphasized that this has been linked to
He said that the Ministry of Culture has a focus on the Arabic language and its status through various institutions that operate as an integrated system that hosts a variety of outstanding initiatives and programs in the fields of oratory, literature, poetry and the Arabic language. He emphasized that he has been given the responsibility to promote this. calligraphy.
Jean-Marie Francois Junior Guillaume, Head of the Embassy in Latin America and the Caribbean and Haiti’s Ambassador to Qatar, said there is a significant Arab population in Latin America. However, the third and fourth generations lost their language and only a small percentage still speak Arabic.
He praised the efforts aimed at teaching them their mother tongue and welcomed the GZF’s efforts in Arabic language education.
GZF’s Maha Al Shibani said that in view of the accelerating global development and the challenges facing the Arabic language, GZF is serious about popularizing the Arabic language and promoting Arabic language education that meets innovative demands. He pointed out that he has a mission to take appropriate measures.
He highlighted that GZF has taken the first steps to popularize the Arabic language in many Latin American countries by collaborating with specialized universities and specialized centers and upgrading innovative technologies to support teachers and academics. did. (QNA)
