Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre prepares to publish works from third edition of research grants programme

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre prepares to publish works from third edition of research grants programme

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced preparations for the printing and publishing of works from the third edition of its Research Grants Programme. The works will be released as part of the Bassaer (Insights) series of research papers and studies during the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will take place from 29 April to 5 May 2024.

Launched in 2021, the Research Grants Programme enables the ALC to support researchers in the field of the Arabic language in producing projects that enhance the status of the language and advance scientific research. The programme offers six to eight grants annually in the following fields: Arabic Lexicon, Academic Curricula, Literature and Criticism, Arabic Calligraphy, Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers, and Manuscript Editing, in all fields of Arabic language studies. It allocates an annual total of AED 600,000 for the grants.

His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, said: “Our Research Grant Programme furthers the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s goal to advance Arabic language scientific research, providing an incentive for researchers in this field to present projects that enrich knowledge and enhance the Arab library. The collection of works we