Riyadh: The Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA) took part in the fourth session of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language - KSGAAL, held in Riyadh. The event spanned three days and was themed 'Global Lexicography: Experiences, Efforts, and Prospects.'
According to Emirates News Agency, the conference gathered leading linguists and heads of Arabic language academies and institutions from across the Arab world. Discussions were led by Dr. Mohamed Safi Mosteghanemi, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy, in a session titled "Linguistic Academies and Institutions: Projects and Initiatives." Participants included representatives from the King Salman International Academy for the Arabic Language, Mohamed bin Zayed University for the Humanities, the Arabic Language Academy in Cairo, the Arabisation Coordination Office, the Higher Council for the Arabic Language in Algeria, and the Iraqi Scientific Academy.
The session involved comprehensive discussions on the Arabic lexicography industry. Speakers reviewed the experiences of linguistic academies in advancing the lexicographic industry and spotlighted initiatives launched to support linguistic research and enhance the Arabic language's presence across various fields of knowledge. The challenges facing institutional linguistic work were addressed, and strategies for unifying efforts among Arab academies to develop linguistic and lexical tools aligned with global scientific and technological progress were explored.
Dr. Mosteghanemi highlighted the achievements of the "GPT Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language" project, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The project aims to elevate the status of the Arabic language by integrating AI with historical linguistic studies, providing access to extensive language resources and digital tools for various language-related activities. The project involves continuous updates through the collaboration between the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy and the Emirates Centre for Research and Studies.
Dr. Mosteghanemi also elaborated on the Sharjah Award for Linguistic and Lexical Studies, supported by the Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasized that the award serves as a pioneering research platform, encouraging specialized studies in linguistics and lexicography. The annual award has considerably enriched the Arabic library with groundbreaking studies and advanced linguistic scholarship.