Madinah – 14 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 6, 2025.

Madinah today witnessed the opening of the Seventh International Conference on Arabic Language and Literature, held under the theme "Arabic Language and Future Horizons," with wide participation from 13 Arab, Islamic, and European countries, and attended by a select group of academics, researchers, and specialists in Arabic linguistics and related technical fields. The conference runs for two consecutive days, featuring intensive academic discussion across 10 sessions covering 33 peer-reviewed research papers.

At a Glance

  • Specialized scientific sessions: The conference opened with a session titled "Supporting the Arabic Language Amid Digitization: Contemporary Institutional Roles," which covered five research papers focused on the impact of technology and digital transformation on strengthening the standing of Arabic. It was followed by a second session titled "The Reality of Teaching and Learning Arabic to Non-Native Speakers," which discussed the challenges and opportunities in spreading Arabic globally.
  • Exchanging expertise and knowledge: Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Zahrani, head of the conference's organizing committee, explained that the conference seeks to strengthen communication among researchers and academics in the fields of Arabic language, curricula, and modern technologies, with a focus on exchanging expertise and presenting the latest scientific studies that help develop Arabic-language education, whether in physical settings or through virtual platforms.
  • An annual event reinforcing linguistic identity: The conference is being held for the seventh consecutive year in Madinah, affirming its standing as an annual platform bringing together specialists from around the world to discuss the future and prospects of the Arabic language. The conference is expected to conclude with a set of scientific and practical recommendations that will enable decision-makers and relevant bodies to strengthen the global standing of Arabic and support its educational programs.