Saudi Arabia’s Global Congress Delves Into Intersections Between Arabic Language and Culture
Riyadh, October 04 (QNA) – The fifth annual international conference of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) convened in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, uniting researchers and specialists in language and culture from across the Kingdom and beyond. The focus was on examining the intersections of Arabic language and culture and exploring their various dimensions.
The two-day conference will delve into several key topics, including:
- The relationship between language and cultural identity
- Intercultural interactions
- Intellectual and artistic creativity
- Digital culture and cultural policies
- Future prospects for culture
Participants will investigate the manifestations of Arabic language and culture, covering aspects such as identity, creativity, global interactions, digital transformations, and linguistic and cultural policies.
In particular, discussions will center on the influence of social media in shaping cultural identity, alongside the roles of artificial intelligence and digital transformations in the cultural domain. The conference aims to address the integration of language planning with cultural strategies, including national legislation supporting the Arabic language and institutional efforts to protect and promote it.
Furthermore, the event will explore the future prospects of the Arabic language within the creative fields and knowledge economy, examining challenges and opportunities as well as future initiatives that will shape the global cultural landscape.
Key discussions will also highlight Arabic’s significance in translation, intercultural dialogue, and its impact on digital culture, especially regarding how digital platforms and AI affect cultural identity and Arabic content.
(QNA)
