The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the World Arabic Language Day celebration organized by UNESCO at its headquarters in Paris under the theme “Innovative Pathways for Arabic.” The event was held in cooperation with Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation and attended by several officials and heads of cultural organizations.

Organized on December 18, 2025, the celebration featured speeches by Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, and Mr. Saleh Al-Khulaifi, Director-General of Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation. Experts and specialists presented research papers on approaches and mechanisms to empower the Arabic language in promoting inclusivity and innovation, and discussed the digital transformation trends impacting the language.

ICESCO was represented at the event by Dr. Anas Hussam Saeed Al-Nuaimi, expert at ICESCO’s Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, who delivered an address titled “The Role of Influencers and Content Creators in Supporting and Promoting the Arabic Language.” He highlighted the role of youth and purposeful content creators in inspiring the new generation to take pride in their language and culture, and reviewed ICESCO’s key initiatives to engage the youth and build their capacities in this field through forums and awards.