Furthermore, it enhances knowledge-based cultural exchange that promotes our Arab culture and identity around the world,” he added. It provides students with an intellectual platform enabled by the expertise of our able teachers. “ALA’s efforts to promote Arabic led to the establishment of the Arabic Language Centre in 2018, which has developed into a hub for Arabic learning.
Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.” We pride ourselves in the offerings of the ALA, which is the fruit of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Safi Al Mostaghanemi, Secretary General of ALA, said: “Arabic language is the key to understanding Arabic and Islamic culture, and our aim is to offer its rich legacy to students who take our courses. The courses also seek to educate the students on UAE’s culture and history and boost their integration and involvement within the community.ĭr. They contribute to enhancing learners’ standard Arabic skills as well as nurturing their communication and pronunciation skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking and listening. On completing the module, the students sat for an evaluation examination to move on to a higher level.ĪLA’s courses aim to promote the aesthetics and uniqueness of the Arabic language and seeks to further cross-cultural communication among UAE’s residents. The students took the free-of-charge, inclusive 45-hour course, comprising 30 lessons, across 10 weeks. ALC’s recently concluded Arabic course included students from Poland, Scotland, India, Germany, Spain, Pakistan, the UK and the USA.