Dean of the College of Arts Discusses in Dubai the Possibility of Iraq Hosting the International "Arabic Language Month" Initiative

The Dean of the College of Arts, Prof. Dr. Omar Najmaddin Injah, held a special discussion session in Dubai with the Secretary-General of the International Council for the Arabic Language, Prof. Dr. Ali Abdullah Mousa, to explore avenues of cooperation and discuss the activities of the international "Arabic Language Month" initiative.

During the meeting, discussions highlighted the initiative, launched under the theme "Investing in the Minds of Youth and Future Pioneers." It aims to discover and nurture creative talents to empower them to lead the cultural and intellectual landscape across the Arab world, as well as to benefit from the creative solutions and innovative ideas generated annually by students across all educational stages (primary, intermediate, secondary, and university levels).

The Dean explained that the initiative features a comprehensive evaluation of student projects and entries by specialized jury panels, followed by honoring winners with valuable prizes across all academic tiers.

He emphasized that the International Council for the Arabic Language's proposal entails considering the Republic of Iraq as a host for the initiative's events. This consideration stems from Iraq's profound civilizational depth and cultural diversity, alongside its historic standing as the cradle and cornerstone of Arabic grammar, and home to the renowned grammatical schools of Basra and Kufa.

It is worth noting that the "Arabic Language Month" initiative is officially recognized and widely endorsed by prominent regional and international bodies, foremost among them the League of Arab States, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) in cooperation with UNESCO, the Association of Arab Universities, the International Council for the Arabic Language, the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), and the Union of Arab Language Academies.