Dubai, UAE, 6 September 2023:

The Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award announced the closing of registration for participation in its seventh edition. Evaluation of the entries showed innovation and individuality in the use of Arabic language.

The seventh edition witnessed huge turnout from participants across the world, with participants applying from over 56 countries.

His Excellency Bilal Al Budoor, Secretary-General of the Award, said: “The huge turnout that we saw in the number of registrations this year’s Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award reflects the public’s growing awareness of the importance of this ancient language and its role in shaping our cultural identity. Every entry is a step towards promoting the status of the Arabic language across the world.”

Al Budoor added: “We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who participated. This is a significant contribution to our journey which aims to promote and nurture the Arabic language and ensure its continuity in the era of globalization. We look forward to a future full of cooperation and excellence in the renaissance of our language and culture.”

For its seventh edition, the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award allocated nearly AED 2.8 million (USD 750,000), to be distributed as AED 257,000 (USD 70,000) for each category, within the pillars of education, media, Arabisation, technology, preservation and dissemination of the Arab linguistic heritage.

Award Categories

The award categories are: Best way to teach and learn Arabic in early education; Best initiative for teaching Arabic in school education (Grades 1 to 12); Best initiative to teach Arabic to non-Arabic speakers; Best initiative in using social networking or intelligent technical application for learning and publishing Arabic; Best initiative to develop and publish Arabic digital content or Arabic language processors; Best work in Arabic language in electronic and social media; Best language policy and planning initiative; Best localisation or translation project; Best artistic, cultural or intellectual work to serve the Arabic language; Best initiative to promote reading culture and knowledge society.

Facts and Figures

The previous editions of the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award witnessed huge participation and success from individuals and institutions globally. Since its launch, the award has received a total of 7,273 submissions, and 49 winners. The previous edition alone attracted more than 1,300 submissions. The award allows individuals, teams, and institutions to choose one out of eleven categories that fall under five main pillars.

The award is part of the initiatives launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is managed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation. It is considered the highest appreciation for the efforts of individuals and institutions working in the field of Arabic language to promote, disseminate, and facilitate learning and teaching Arabic language, in addition to enhancing the status of the Arabic language and encouraging those who aim to nourish it.