Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, represented by the College of Arts, celebrated World Arabic Language Day under the patronage and presence of the Acting University President, Professor Fahad Al-Harbi. The event, titled "Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence: Fostering Innovation While Preserving Cultural Heritage," was held in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and the Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation.

The celebration included an exhibition named "We Take Pride in It," showcasing eight primary sections. The Arabic Language Department presented a project titled "Literature Through Smart Interactive Platforms," while the Department of Information Science contributed with initiatives such as "Manuscript Digitization and Archiving" and "Virtual Museums." The Culture and Arts Unit highlighted its achievements and contributions, and the College of Computer Science and Information Technology showcased two projects: "Mantiaq: Enhancing Clarity in Spoken Words" and "Tayaqqan: Deepfake Arabic Audio Detection." External organizations also participated, including the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, which displayed Saudi Arabia's efforts in supporting the Arabic language, and SDAIA, which presented advanced data and AI technologies alongside five strategic guides for AI innovation. The Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation exhibited its publications, while the exhibition concluded with a display of winning poems from the 2024 Poetry Creativity Award.

The event featured a debate between proponents of the Arabic language and artificial intelligence, followed by a panel discussion. Participants included Dr. Mustafa Yuldash, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. Faisal Al-Otaibi, Director of Advisors at SDAIA, with moderation by Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiman, Head of the Culture and Arts Unit. The names of the winners of the fourth edition of the Poetry Creativity Award were also announced during the celebration. This year's award focused on the theme "Camels: A Cultural Icon of Saudi Arabia," in recognition of 2024 being designated as the Year of the Camel. Dr. Wadha Al-Qahtani from the Arabic Language Department won in the classical poetry category, while Mohammed Al-Dosari from the College of Nursing won in the Nabati poetry category.

In his speech, the Acting University President, Professor Fahad Al-Harbi, emphasized that December 18 is recognized by UNESCO as World Arabic Language Day, celebrating one of the oldest, most influential, and widely spoken living languages. He remarked that Arabic is not only a means of communication but also the language of Islam, reflected in the eternal miracle of the Qur’an, as well as a language of cultural identity and civilizational depth. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Arabic in adapting to the rapid pace of technological advancement but praised its resilience and ability to evolve in the digital and artificial intelligence domains, where many tools and systems are being developed to support it.

Dr. Mashael Al-Akli, Dean of the College of Arts, highlighted the significant attention the Arabic language receives under Saudi Vision 2030, aligning with its global and cultural status. She noted that the Human Capability Development Program Strategy emphasizes the promotion and development of Arabic. The College of Arts has long worked to enhance the language’s status, develop educational tools, and expand its reach. Through university support, the Arabic program achieved full accreditation for its undergraduate program and aims to secure similar recognition for its master’s program. Graduates from the Arabic department ranked first in the professional teacher licensing exams across Saudi universities.

Additionally, the college launched a diploma for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, with plans to establish an Arabic language institute for non-native speakers. Dr. Al-Akli also highlighted the university's collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, resulting in significant publications such as "The Mother Tongue: Concepts and Issues," a comprehensive study addressing key topics related to Arabic and its applications in technology. Other works include "Teaching Arabic and Market Needs" and contributions to the Ministry of Culture’s series on linguistic diversity and endangered languages.