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UAE plans new Arabic language law

UAE plans new Arabic language law

  • Legislation will require customer-facing businesses to employ Arabic-speaking staff or risk facing penalties
  • Set to be introduced in 2027, initiative forms part of comprehensive policy to enhance role, status of Arabic across country
By Arab News ·
Fatma Albalushi, a tourist from Oman, feeds a deer at Husky Land Park in the Moscow region, Russia February 10, 2026. (REUTERS)

Closer Russia-Gulf ties deliver an Arabic-speaking tourism boom

By Reuters ·
Saudi language academy launches Arabic Language Month in Mexico

Saudi language academy launches Arabic Language Month in Mexico

By Arab News ·
Arabic Language Day event takes place in Makkah

Arabic Language Day event takes place in Makkah

By Arab News ·
Arabic Language education held at Riyadh Book Fair

Arabic Language education held at Riyadh Book Fair

By SPA ·
Saudi foundation holds Arabic courses in Kyrgyzstan

Saudi foundation holds Arabic courses in Kyrgyzstan

By Arab News ·
Wesal program looks to empower expats with work-based Arabic-language skills

Wesal program looks to empower expats with work-based Arabic-language skills

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
Initiative promotes Arabic language among international scholarship students

Initiative promotes Arabic language among international scholarship students

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
International conference celebrates the camel as a pillar of Arab culture

International conference celebrates the camel as a pillar of Arab culture

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
Saudi engineer teaches Arabic to children, refugees in Europe

Saudi engineer teaches Arabic to children, refugees in Europe

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Riyadh forum to explore role of translation in promoting Saudi identity

Riyadh forum to explore role of translation in promoting Saudi identity

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh plan new institute of Arabic language in Dhaka video

Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh plan new institute of Arabic language in Dhaka

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Global Academy to launch Arabic Language Month in Indonesia

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Global Academy to launch Arabic Language Month in Indonesia

By Arab News ·

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