Riyadh:King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Academy of Arabic as part of its fifth annual international conference. The conference was themed "Arabic Language and Culture: Intersections and Dimensions." This agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the Arabic language and its related fields, creating a framework for the exchange of expertise and integration of capabilities between the two academies.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the signing was conducted remotely, with KSGAAL represented by its Secretary-General Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi and the Jordan Academy of Arabic represented by its President Dr. Mohammad Adnan Al-Bakhit.
The agreement outlines several areas of collaboration, including research, studies, and scholarly projects related to the Arabic language and its sciences. It also involves the publication, translation, and printing of studies, and the implementation of specialized training programs in linguistic sciences.
Additionally, the MoU includes administering the "Hamza" academic Arabic proficiency test for non-native speakers and developing digital dictionaries and linguistic corpora. These resources will be available through the "SIWAR" Linguistic Lexicon platform and the "FALAK" Linguistic Corpus platform. The academies will also exchange linguistic and cultural data.
The memorandum further provides for the celebration of World Arabic Language Day and the organization of exhibitions, linguistic competitions, events, academic programs, seminars, training courses, and panel discussions to promote the Arabic language and enhance its presence.
