Buraidah, April 29, 2025 (1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1446H):

Under the patronage of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim region, the Arabic Language and Strengthening Saudi National Identity Conference opens tomorrow, organized by Qassim University in partnership with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, at the conference center on the university campus, with an accompanying exhibition running through next Thursday.

Arabic: the depth of identity and spirit of belonging

The conference aims to highlight the role of the Arabic language in cementing national identity, discuss the current challenges facing the language amid social and technological changes, review successful international experiences in supporting national languages, and present national initiatives that strengthen Arabic's standing in education, media and society.

Scientific sessions and specialized themes

The conference includes a number of scientific and discussion sessions covering the role of government and non-government entities in strengthening linguistic identity, national language policies and their impact on cultural security, threats to linguistic security and opportunities for empowerment, and global and local experiences in protecting and promoting the language in public and private spaces.

An accompanying exhibition documenting language initiatives and institutions

The accompanying exhibition includes information booths on King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language initiatives, university and community projects linking language to national identity, and the efforts of educational and cultural institutions in promoting the language and strengthening its presence in society.

Registration is open to interested parties via the conference website: events.qu.edu.sa/alpsni.