UAE celebrates UN Arabic Language Day

Tuesday, 17 December 2019 19:58

The UAE is celebrating the annual UN Arabic Language Day today.

This day marks the passing of a resolution, in 1973, which made Arabic an official UN language.

This also coincides with the Emirates' efforts to preserve and protect the Arabic language and Arab identity.

The country has launched a series of initiative that aim to promote the language of the region and to reinforce its regional and international stature.

One of the related initiatives includes the establishment of a translation college in the Mohammed bin Rashid Media College at the American University in Dubai.

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