Lughati Arabic learning initiative in perspective

Sharjah - Sharjah aiming to make citizens proud of Arabic language.

Shaikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, and Jameela Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education Affairs visited Al Darary Kindergarten in Sharjah accompanied by Badria Al Ali, Manager of the 'Lughati' initiative on Thursday.
The visit aimed at following up the benefits that the young students at the kindergarten had gained from the smart tablets, programmes, purpose-built applications and services provided by Lughati, the smart Arabic learning initiative.
"The Emirate of Sharjah is striving tirelessly to promote its cultural and literary agenda, aimed at elevating the intellectual level of its citizens and encouraging them to be proud of their Arabic language. This commitment is manifested through the numerous initiatives launched by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in addition to the efforts made by the relevant organisations and institutions in the emirate," said Shaikha Bodour.
"The world is moving towards using smart learning in education because it builds innovative generations who are able to use creative thinking and who are strong and confident in their skills, talents and capabilities," said Al Muhairi. "The UAE was, and always will be, a pioneer country for the supporting of creative-earning."
She praised the endeavours of Shaikha Bodour to invest in Emirati children and the efforts made by the management of Lughati, stressing the importance of the initiative in developing the linguistic capacities of children at an early age. She emphasised that the Arabic language is the language of intellect, innovation and creativity and that it is fully able to adapt to technical developments.
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