The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) launched a report on “The Status of Arabic Language Education in the World,” which aims to achieve a qualitative leap in the teaching of Arabic as a second language at the global level by developing policies and strategies that contribute to improving the quality of education, analyzing the current Status of Arabic language education centers, promoting their spread, and overcoming the challenges they face. This report is the first of its kind to study the reality of Arabic language education in non-Arabic-speaking countries. It features a comprehensive analysis of more than 300 educational institutions in 30 countries.

The report was launched on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, during the International Conference on the Status of Arabic Language Education in the World, held by ICESCO at its headquarters in Rabat, in partnership with KSGAAL. The conference witnessed a high-level presence of experts and specialists in teaching Arabic as a second language, as well as representatives of regional and international language institutions. The conference reviewed and discussed the contents of the report, the future of Arabic education and teaching standards, the development of educational programs, and the strengthening of coordination between Arabic teaching institutions around the world.

The report includes detailed data on educational institutions, including the numbers of faculty members, learners, curricula, teaching mechanisms, techniques used, and methods of evaluation, in addition to analyzing the professional value of graduates. The report also monitors the most prominent challenges facing the teaching of the Arabic language and devises practical solutions to develop educational policies and enhance coordination between the relevant bodies.

In this regard, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, commended the efforts of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language and its vision in establishing itself as a global leader in advancing the Arabic language. Dr. AlMalik highlighted KSGAAL’s collaboration with ICESCO in producing The Status of Arabic Language Education in the World, emphasizing its role in strengthening Arabic’s global standing as a vital medium of communication that showcases Arab culture and Islamic civilization and reflects a distinctive and methodical approach to addressing Arabic language issues.

For his part, Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, the Secretary-General of the King Salman Academy for the Arabic Language, pointed out that KSGAAL enjoys the continuous support of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al-Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of KSGAAL’s Board of Trustees. This support, he noted, strengthens the implementation of diverse linguistic initiatives that promote the Arabic language locally and globally. Dr. Al-Washmi further emphasized that the report represents a significant step toward establishing a comprehensive knowledge base on Arabic language education, serving as a key reference for policymakers and academic institutions in developing curricula and educational programs.

The publication of The Status of Arabic Language Education in the World report is part of ICESCO and KSGAAL’s efforts aimed at supporting Arabic language learning, enhancing its global presence, and contributing to the development of its education strategies in line with international best practices.