King Abdulaziz University launches Arabic language experts training program 2

In a strategic move that reinforces the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position as a leading global authority on the Arabic language, King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, represented by the "Endowment for the Language of the Holy Quran," and in strategic partnership with the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language , launched the second edition of its specialized program, "Training Arabic Experts in the World." The launch was attended by the University President, Dr. Tarif Al-A'ma, and the Head of the Educational Programs Sector at the Academy, Professor Dr. Saad Al-Qahtani, reflecting the significant institutional interest in this initiative.

Civilizational context and pioneering role of the Kingdom

This program comes at a time of increasing global interest in learning Arabic, not only for religious purposes but also for cultural, economic, and diplomatic objectives. The Kingdom, through its academic institutions and the King Salman Global Complex for Arabic Language, is working to bridge the gap in qualified personnel to teach Arabic to non-native speakers. This collaboration exemplifies the integration of efforts between the academic sector (the university) and the specialized sector (the complex) to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in disseminating Arab culture and enhancing the Kingdom's soft power globally.

Program details and broad international participation

24 specialists representing 18 countries participating . The intensive four-week program includes a rich array of activities.

• 80 training hours: focusing on the latest theories and methods in teaching second languages.
• 60 enrichment hours: Includes cultural and practical aspects to deepen the cultural understanding of the language.
• Field visits and evaluation sessions: to ensure the quality of outputs and exchange experiences among participants (peer evaluation).

Goals that go beyond traditional teaching

The program's aim is not limited to traditional teaching methods, but rather, according to its organizers, seeks to build the character of an "expert" who possesses leadership and cultural skills. The program aims to:

1. Developing Arabic as a second language teaching skills according to international standards.
2. Creating a sustainable international network of communication between Arabic teachers around the world.
3. Enabling participants to transfer experiences and localize knowledge in their home countries.

Expected impact and future of the partnership

The Executive Director of the Quranic Language Endowment at the university, Professor Abdulrahman Al-Sulami, affirmed that this program is the first of its kind targeting experienced practitioners, thus raising the standard of educational performance globally. This initiative comes as an implementation of the memorandum of cooperation signed between the university and the academy, which aims to develop educational content and assessment standards, ensuring that the Kingdom remains the foremost incubator and strongest supporter of the future of the Arabic language in international forums.