Mohammed Al Mar: The Arabic Language Enriched Human Thought
Mohammed Al Mar emphasizes the role of Arabic in enriching human thought and supporting civilization.
SUMMARY
Mohammed Ahmed Al Mar, Chairman of the Board of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, highlights the importance of the Arabic language in transmitting knowledge and developing human civilization, and affirms the library's initiatives to promote Arabic and its cultural and civilizational role.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Arabic is not just a means of communication but a driver of human civilization.
- Mohammed bin Rashid Library initiatives aim to empower Arabic and enhance its presence in knowledge and the arts.
- A call to expand cooperation among institutions to strengthen Arabic in cultural, educational, and media fields.
CORE SUBJECT
The role of the Arabic language in enriching human thought
Mohammed Ahmed Al Mar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, said: "On the International Arabic Language Day, we celebrate a heritage rich in wisdom and beauty, a language that has not only been a means of communication but a driver of human civilization throughout the ages. It has contributed to the transmission of knowledge, the development of sciences and philosophy, and the building of a cultural system that influenced the world. It has also played a pivotal role in documenting history, promoting human values, enriching human thought, and building bridges for cultural exchange between nations."
He added on the occasion of the International Arabic Language Day, which falls on December 18: "Since the establishment of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, we have placed enabling the Arabic language at the forefront of our priorities and strategy, by preserving Arabic literature, culture, and heritage, and enhancing the presence of the Arabic language across various fields of knowledge and arts. This is achieved by encouraging writers, authors, and creatives to enrich intellectual production in Arabic and translate it."
Mohammed Al Mar continued: "We have also been keen to launch several inspiring initiatives to realize this vision, including the institutional arm for publishing and translation from various global languages into Arabic, and the 'World in Your Language' initiative that allows visitors to read and listen to books in several global languages including Arabic, alongside organizing the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award, which supports the sustainability of the Arabic heritage and ensures the continuity of its civilizational and intellectual role in the present and future of the nation."
He concluded by calling for expanding cooperation between government and private institutions, libraries, cultural centers, and universities to enhance the presence of the Arabic language in all cultural, educational, and media fields, supporting national strategies in transferring knowledge to new generations.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Mohammed Ahmed Al Mar
👤 Person_MaleChairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library
🏛️ OrganizationA cultural institution aiming to empower the Arabic language and promote Arab culture
International Arabic Language Day
EventA globally celebrated day on December 18 to honor the Arabic language
Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award
EventAn award aimed at supporting the sustainability of the Arabic heritage and enhancing its civilizational and intellectual role
NOTABLE QUOTES 4
"On the International Arabic Language Day, we celebrate a heritage rich in wisdom and beauty, a language that has not only been a means of communication but a driver of human civilization throughout the ages. It has contributed to the transmission of knowledge, the development of sciences and philosophy, and the building of a cultural system that influenced the world. It has also played a pivotal role in documenting history, promoting human values, enriching human thought, and building bridges for cultural exchange between nations."
"Since the establishment of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, we have placed enabling the Arabic language at the forefront of our priorities and strategy, by preserving Arabic literature, culture, and heritage, and enhancing the presence of the Arabic language across various fields of knowledge and arts. This is achieved by encouraging writers, authors, and creatives to enrich intellectual production in Arabic and translate it."
"We have also been keen to launch several inspiring initiatives to realize this vision, including the institutional arm for publishing and translation from various global languages into Arabic, and the 'World in Your Language' initiative that allows visitors to read and listen to books in several global languages including Arabic, alongside organizing the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award, which supports the sustainability of the Arabic heritage and ensures the continuity of its civilizational and intellectual role in the present and future of the nation."
"We call for expanding cooperation between government and private institutions, libraries, cultural centers, and universities to enhance the presence of the Arabic language in all cultural, educational, and media fields, supporting national strategies in transferring knowledge to new generations."