Princess Nourah University integrates artificial intelligence into Arabic language education
In a strategic move to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, the Arabic Language Institute for Non-Native Speakers at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University a specialized scientific forum on Sunday entitled "Teaching Arabic in Light of Artificial Intelligence Technologies." The event, attended by the university's acting president, Dr. Fawzia Al-Amro, further solidified the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position as a leading global destination for developing Arabic language teaching tools.
Merging technology with authenticity: A vision for the future
The university's conference and seminar center witnessed a remarkable turnout of experts and researchers in the fields of applied linguistics and digital technologies. Discussions focused on a vital theme: how to leverage artificial intelligence to serve the Arabic language—a trend of paramount importance in light of the digital revolution sweeping the education sector globally. The sessions addressed ways to develop smart curricula capable of adapting to the needs of learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds, thereby accelerating the learning process and enhancing the quality of educational outcomes.
Context of the event and its strategic importance
This academic movement comes at a time when the world is witnessing a growing interest in learning Arabic, one of the most widely spoken languages globally and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Saudi educational institutions, foremost among them Princess Nourah University, recognize that traditional methods alone are no longer sufficient to meet this increasing demand, making the integration of artificial intelligence tools an urgent necessity, not a luxury. These technologies help provide interactive learning environments, automated pronunciation correction, and personalized learning paths according to each student's level, thus enhancing the spread of Arabic as a soft power and a bridge for cultural exchange.
Launching the "Nibras" series and enriching Arabic content
In a significant achievement reflecting the university's commitment to bridging the knowledge gap in the Arabic library, the forum witnessed the launch of the "Nibras" educational series. This series is specifically designed for non-native Arabic language learners, based on the latest international standards in second language teaching. This step represents a practical response to the pressing need for high-quality educational content that combines academic excellence with contemporary appeal.
Noura, the meeting place of civilizations: Promoting global citizenship
Concurrently with the academic sessions, the university hosted the "Noura: A Meeting Place of Civilizations" exhibition, transforming its halls into a vibrant global cultural carnival. Students from the institute, representing dozens of countries across the globe, participated in the exhibition, showcasing their cultural heritage through folk traditions, handicrafts, and traditional clothing. This exhibition reflects the Kingdom's pivotal role in embracing cultural diversity and promoting the values of coexistence and dialogue among peoples, leveraging its scholarship programs that attract outstanding female students from around the world.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
Dr. Fawzia Al-Amro affirmed that the Arabic language represents the essence of identity and the engine of development, noting that the university's initiatives are fully consistent with the objectives of Princess Noura University's 2025 strategic plan, which in turn stems from the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The national vision seeks to enhance the presence of the Arabic language in international forums and support innovation in the education sector, which was embodied through the participation of technology companies and public libraries in the exhibition to introduce the latest innovations that serve this vital sector.
