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Association of Arab Universities 37He also addressed the challenges facing Arabic in the digital era, including limited support from artificial intelligence systems, the small share of Arabic content online compared to other languages, the gap between Modern Standard Arabic and local dialects, weak Arabization and translation policies, and the need for better coordination among academic institutions and language academies.The Secretary-General stressed that promoting the Arabic language is a shared responsibility among universities, governments, and the private sector. He called for the adoption of national and regional policies to develop scientific and technical content in Arabic, the establishment of specialized centers for Arabic language computing, expansion of translation and Arabization efforts, and enrichment of Arabic digital content to reach 10% of global online content in the coming years.He praised the central role of Arab universities in protecting the language, Arabizing scientific knowledge, standardizing terminology, training academic and research staff, and encouraging scientific publishing in Arabic. He emphasized that honoring the winners of the Mohamed bin Rashid Award recognizes all those dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the Arabic language as a living, evolving medium capable of meeting the demands of the modern era.From the Association of Arab Universities, the following attended the conference:%u00b7 Prof. Anas Al-Saud %u2013 Executive Director of the Association%u00b7 Ms. Lina Al-Bitar %u2013 Director of the General AdministrationIn conclusion, the Secretary-General extended his congratulations and appreciation to the United Arab Emirates, its leadership, government, and people, to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to the International Council for the Arabic Language for its distinguished efforts, and to all attendees and innovators striving to keep the Arabic language a language of science, life, identity, and progress.