The start of a session "Languages ​​as tools for sustainable development" To celebrate the International Mother Language Day

Abu Dhabi, February 22 / WAM / in partnership between the Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic, Archive, the National Library and the Abu Dhabi Group for Culture and Arts, the dialogue session was held entitled “Languages ​​as Tools for Sustainable Development”, as part of the celebration of the International Mother Language Day, which falls on February 21 of each year. At the archive headquarters and the National Library in the capital, Abu Dhabi.

The event, which is also held in conjunction with the celebration of the silver jubilee of the International Mother Language Day, to which UNESCO chose this year the slogan “languages ​​as tools for sustainable development”, discussed the importance of linguistic pluralism, and the impact of multiple tongues as one of the pillars of education, learning between generations, and illuminated on diversity Cultural in the UAE community in line with the announcement of the year 2025 “the year of society”, Which was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State -may God protect him.

“In the Emirates Declaration of the year 2025 years for society, we celebrate with UNESCO with the silver jubilee of the International Mother Language Day, to highlight the status of languages ​​as tools for sustainable development, and the importance of multi -tongue education in Enabling the renaissance of homelands and the elevation of humanity, renewed our commitment together Hand in hand to preserve our heritage and our authentic values ​​and pride in our national identity and our mother tongue, and to celebrate the diversity and cultural pluralism that is the most prominent feature of our Emirati society.

Her Excellency added: “We highlight the importance of languages ​​in launching capabilities and capabilities, providing opportunities to develop and care for talents and encourage innovation, and we work in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic, Archive and the National Library, in order to contribute to enriching the cultural vision of Abu Dhabi, and a translation of the principles of the general community in building a community and consolidating a culture Cooperation and promoting unity and belonging. “

She concluded by saying: “We believe in multiple language education because of its role in preserving linguistic heritage, customs and traditions of humanity in its various peoples and cultures, and because it is a cognitive tool to enhance skills, scientific progress, academic performance, social harmony, joint understanding and dialogue.”

For his part, His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, President of the Abu Dhabi Center for the Arabic Language, said: “The celebration of the International Mother Language Day this year coincides with the allocation of the UAE in 2025 to be the year of society. To do a basic pillar of the construction and sustainability process in the UAE. For the slogan that UNESCO chose for the celebration of this year “languages ​​as tools for sustainable development”, because it highlights the languages ​​from the point of view of being a real influence in the development of societies, in addition to its role in communication and civilization between cultures and preserving their traditions. On your participation, to celebrate this occasion, to focus on the importance of the language as a pillar for the development of nations, And its development and preservation, and contribute to preserving the intellectual and cognitive society capabilities.

In turn, His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General of the Archives and the National Library said: “The UAE is a global model of coexistence and cultural and linguistic diversity, thanks to the vision of our wise leadership that realizes that the language is not merely a means of communication, but it is the bearer of the memory of the nations and the key to its progress and its sustainability. Celebrating the mother tongue reflects part of our commitment Preserving the cultural and linguistic legacy of future generations.

His Excellency continued: “The archive and the national library are keen to provide programs, projects and initiatives that enhance the position of the Arabic language and linguistic pluralism, and support the goals of sustainable learning, because of his belief that linguistic knowledge is closely related to scientific research, especially since the Archive Library and the National Library are considered a rich scientific reference for what it is From sources An integrated research that supports the efforts of researchers in various fields, including the fields of language and translation, and we look forward to continuing to support initiatives that enhance the mother tongue and preserve its heritage and development in cooperation with all educational and cultural institutions.

The discussion session, in which Dr. Muhammad Safi Al -Mostaghanemi, Secretary -General of the Arabic Language Complex in Sharjah, and Dr. Salwa Mouqdadi, Professor of Art History at New York University, Abu Dhabi, Director of the “Al Mawar”, attended the Arab Center for Art of Art, and Dr. Hanada Taha, Professor of Arabic Language Chair at Zayed University And the poet Sheikha Al -Mutairi was managed by the importance of celebrating and appreciating the mother languages It has an important and active role in bringing people closer, opening the horizons of convergence and acquaintance.

The participants unanimously agreed that the languages ​​were formed throughout history as the keys to knowledge, and they were still the mouthpiece of the nations, and it was expressed, where the Secretary -General of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah explained that the Arabic language is rooted and rooted in the hearts of its children, and that it has energy that accommodates the words of immigrant imposed by reality While Dr. Hanada Taha stressed that the Arabic language is fine, but there is concern regarding the teaching of the Arabic language, noting that it is necessary Thought is united, while educating society towards learning and realizing languages, and lighting on linguistic policies in the Arabic language to consolidate its presence.

For her part, Dr. Salwa Miqdadi, Professor of Art of Art at the University of New York Abu Dhabi, showed the existence of a great interest by young people in contemporary Arab arts and the history of art, explaining that the archiving efforts contributed to preserving large artistic achievements that narrate the history of Arab art and culture, and that many foreign students who sought to learn art The Arab was necessary to learn the Arabic language to understand the truth and aesthetics of the arts.

The participants concluded by noting that the language itself is identity, and the awareness of the new generations must be enhanced to master it, speak to it, and preserve its sustainability, because of its importance in extending bridges of convergence and communication with their counterparts around the world.

The center celebrates annually on the International Mother Language Day, announced by “UNESCO” since 2000, with the aim of protecting multiple languages, preserving mother languages, and promoting peace between peoples, by launching activities that simulate the annual slogan announced by the international organization, and is consistent with its strategic vision of the Arabic language and its importance in Society building and its sustainable development.

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