Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | DEWA organises several activities for its employees to promote Arabic as part of World Arabic Language Day 2022

In celebration of World Arabic Language Day 2022, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a variety of internal and interactive activities, events and competitions at its headquarters, to encourage employees to use and master Arabic and become familiar with its grammar, vocabulary and rich styles. DEWA also held a workshop in cooperation with a professional calligrapher to introduce employees to Arabic calligraphy’s types, rules, and aesthetics. It also organised a mini exhibition to sell Arabic books in collaboration with several local publishing houses. On this occasion, DEWA also launches a virtual campaign that included electronic bulletins with information about the Arabic language. It provided various sources in Arabic from its electronic library, in addition to unifying the internal digital screens and using the hashtag #bilarabi on its social media accounts. This is part of ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation in 2013.

“We are guided by the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who once said, ‘Arabic language is the lifeline of the nation, its history, pride, symbol of civilisation and culture, and the basis for our progress and prosperity,’ We consider protecting the Arabic language a national responsibility and a key factor to support the national identity and strengthen its components. The Arabic language also consolidates the foundations of a cohesive society that is proud of its identity, belonging, and a shared identity with its components of religion, language, culture, and heritage,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

Al Tayer reiterated his call for employees to support Arabic by mastering it and enhancing Arabic content, making reading a daily habit so that it becomes a language for the future, science, and innovation; and retains its position in Emirati society and at a global level. Al Tayer also urged employees who do not speak Arabic to benefit from the training courses organised by DEWA, especially as it is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Estimates indicate that the number of Arabic speakers worldwide will reach 647 million by 2050.