Damascus, Dec 18 (SANA) The Arab world celebrates World Arabic Language Day on December 18th each year.
This day was adopted by the United Nations in 1973 when Arabic was adopted as one of the official and working languages of the international organization.
Arabic is considered as one of the oldest, most stable and richest living languages.
Its ancient texts remain understandable to this day, a fact attributed to the Holy Quran, which preserved its structure and made it a global language of science and culture.
UNESCO data indicates that the number of Arabic speakers exceeds 450 million, and it holds official language status in approximately 25 countries.
Western researchers and thinkers also emphasize the status of Arabic and the unparalleled richness of its lexicon, as well as its influence on several languages, such as French, which includes around 500 words of Arabic origin. Recent figures highlight the strength of Arabic: over 12 million terms in classical dictionaries and more than 100,000 linguistic roots in modern dictionaries.
Furthermore, it has a significant presence in technology and artificial intelligence, being one of 24 major languages supported in speech recognition and machine learning software.
In response to the challenges of our time, the Arabic Language Academy in Damascus is working to update dictionaries and introduce new terminology in the fields of science and technology, ensuring that Arabic remains a vibrant and competitive language during the age of globalization.
Between the past and present, Arabic continues to strengthen its position in education, media, and global culture, thanks to its rich structure and its flexibility in absorbing modern terminology. This makes it a bridge for transmitting Arab heritage to new generations without losing its identity.
