Saudi academy joins language conference in Spain

The event received strong support from global language organizations, with experts presenting key research papers. (Photo: @KSGAFAL)
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  • The academy also participated in the GITEX Global 2024 Exhibition, held from Oct. 14-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to highlight its strategic projects, particularly its linguistic computing initiatives

RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language participated in a conference on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, organized by Blanquerna-Ramon Llull University in Spain.

Held from Oct. 18-19 in Barcelona, the conference aimed to exchange experiences, explore language compatibility, and share lessons among framework users, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Abdullah Al-Washmi, the academy’s secretary-general, highlighted the academy’s role in strengthening linguistic identity, preserving the purity of Arabic, and fulfilling its core mission.

The event received strong support from global language organizations, with experts presenting key research papers.

The academy’s participation aligns with its strategic goals to collaborate with language institutions, showcase initiatives, and promote Arabic teaching and learning.

The academy also participated in the GITEX Global 2024 Exhibition, held from Oct. 14-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to highlight its strategic projects, particularly its linguistic computing initiatives.

Al-Washmi said it was an ideal platform to showcase innovations that supported the Arabic language through advanced technologies.

The academy aimed to demonstrate its efforts in developing tools and technologies using artificial intelligence to enhance the use of Arabic in various tech sectors.