Recommendations of the Arabic Language and Applied Sciences Conference in Madinah
The Islamic University of Madinah successfully concluded the activities Conference on Arabic Language and Applied Sciences , held under the theme “Empowerment and Integration.” This prominent event resulted in a set of strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening the position of the Arabic language in the digital age. Among the most important recommendations were the adoption of digital language transformation policies within national strategies to ensure a strong presence of Arabic in the digital sphere, and the emphasis on its inclusion in teaching core courses, along with the establishment of mandatory percentages of Arabic content in scientific curricula.
Strategic roots for promoting the Arabic language
The organization of this scientific event comes within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to serve the Arabic language, which aligns closely with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Historically, the Kingdom has always been the foremost guardian of the language of the Holy Quran, and this commitment has been institutionalized through the establishment of the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, which participated as a strategic partner in this conference. The events took place over two days at the King Salman International Conference Center in Madinah, with the participation of a distinguished group of scholars, researchers, and specialists from within the Kingdom and abroad, reflecting the Kingdom's deep historical and pioneering role in preserving and developing Arab identity to meet the demands of the modern era.
Dialogue and research sessions at the Arabic Language and Applied Sciences Conference
The conference witnessed significant scientific momentum through the holding of numerous specialized dialogue and research sessions. These sessions discussed the status of the Arabic language in the fields of applied sciences and its presence in scientific research and digital content. Pioneering experiences and initiatives related to the Arabization of science were also reviewed, along with how modern technologies and artificial intelligence can be employed to serve the Arabic language. The event included a major scientific symposium entitled “The National Policy for the Arabic Language in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Vision, Principles, and Prospects for Impact,” in addition to two training courses on linguistic models and statistical methods for extracting lexical units, and an accompanying exhibition that enriched the attendees' experience.
Future dimensions and expected impact of the event
The outcomes of this conference are of paramount importance, extending beyond local boundaries to encompass regional and international dimensions. Locally, the recommendations will empower Saudi academic institutions to lead the Arabization movement and develop scientific curricula. Regionally, the conference serves as a vital resource for Arab states to modernize their language policies and build open-source language corpora that include both classical and contemporary texts. Internationally, the establishment of funding mechanisms to support Arabic language processing projects and the development of artificial intelligence models will position Arabic as a leading and competitive language in the global digital sphere, facilitating access to reliable Arabic content for millions worldwide.
Investing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation
The conference concluded with a clear roadmap, including a call to strengthen partnerships between universities, the King Salman Complex, and the private sector to translate research into practical applications. Emphasis was also placed on promoting the use of Modern Standard Arabic in digital media, training content creators, launching a unified Arabic platform for producing open and reliable data, and providing a cloud computing infrastructure to support researchers.
In the field of technology, participants recommended investing in artificial intelligence techniques for analyzing specialized texts and developing curricula to include courses in artificial intelligence and natural language processing. They also emphasized the importance of linking Arabization and translation efforts to academic promotions and requiring the publication of research papers in Arabic in applied disciplines. The recommendations concluded with an agreement to hold this conference annually at the Islamic University of Madinah to ensure the sustainability of these efforts and the successful implementation of the outcomes.
