RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is marking World Arabic Language Day 2025 with a series of cultural, educational and academic initiatives across the Kingdom and abroad, reinforcing its commitment to promoting Arabic as a language of heritage, innovation and global communication.
Celebrated annually on Dec. 18, World Arabic Language Day commemorates the adoption of Arabic as the sixth official language of the UN in 1973.
This year’s global observance is held under the theme “Innovative Pathways for Arabic: Policies and Practices for a More Inclusive Linguistic Future,” highlighting the role of education, media, technology and public policy in shaping accessible and dynamic uses of the language.
The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched its World Arabic Language Day celebrations earlier this month at the UN’s headquarters in New York City.
Held from Dec. 2 to 4 and sponsored by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the event reflected the Kingdom’s leading role in supporting Arabic and strengthening its status as an official UN language.
