RIWAK AL ADAB WAL KITAB | International Mother Language Day 2025
For International Mother Language Day 2025, ADMAF’s Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity, emphasizing the power of multilingualism. This annual initiative reflects ADMAF’s dedication to fostering creativity, preserving Emirati heritage, and strengthening the Arabic language as part of its long-standing commitment to the UAE’s cultural and creative industries.
Marking the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day, ADMAF joins the global celebration highlighting a quarter-century of efforts to preserve linguistic diversity and promote mother tongues. As part of the worldwide observance, UNESCO’s "Languages Matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day" will underscore the urgency of accelerating progress on linguistic diversity for a more inclusive and sustainable world by 2030. In alignment with these global efforts, ADMAF, in collaboration with the Arabic Language Center Abu Dhabi and the National Library & Archives, will host a panel discussion featuring keynote speeches on the role of language preservation in safeguarding cultural heritage, improving education, and fostering inclusive, sustainable societies.
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National Library & Archives- Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Auditorium
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21-February-2025
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5:00 pm
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International Mother Language Day 2025 Program:
ADMAF is collaborating with Arabic Language Center Abu Dhabi and the National Library & Archives to organize a panel discussion on 21 Feb 2025 at 5pm. The Panel discussion will include keynote speeches by:
- H.E Dr Ali Bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC)
- H.E Abdulla Majed Al Ali, Director General of the National Library and Archives
- H.E Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of ADMAF, Founder and Artistic Director of Abu Dhabi Festival
Speakers
- Mohamed Safi Mosteghanemi, Secretary General of Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah
- Salwa Mikdadi, Founding Director and Principal Investigator of al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art & Professor of Practice of Art History at NYUAD
- Hanada Taha, Endowed Professor of Arabic Language and director of the Arabic Language Center for Research & Development at Zayed University
Moderator: Sheikha Al Mutairi, Secretary General- Emirates Writers Union