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RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language signed a memorandum of understanding with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to promote Arabic.
The MoU aims to teach the Arabic language across various fields, preserve its integrity, and support its use in line with the Human Capability Development Program, part of Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The agreement follows the Saudi Cabinet’s July 23 decision to authorize Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, minister of culture and the academy’s chairman, to negotiate with the Kazakh side on the MoU.
The signing took place during the academy delegation’s visit to Kazakhstan, which included visits to universities and institutions to assess the status of the Arabic language and explore collaboration opportunities.
As a global reference for Arabic language advancement, the academy leverages its expertise in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
The MoU covers areas such as the Arabic Language Proficiency Test for non-native speakers, developing educational materials, conducting research, creating digital dictionaries, and establishing Arabic-Kazakh linguistic corpora. It also includes sharing language services and consultations in areas of mutual interest.