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INSTANBUL (WAM)
On the sidelines of the visit of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, to the Republic of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) signed a partnership agreement with Ibn Haldun University (IHU) to establish the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Arabic Language on the Turkish university’s campus.
The centre is being established in recognition of Her Highness' efforts in promoting UAE-Türkiye cultural relations, her support for expanding knowledge exchange between the two nations, and her commitment to teaching and spreading the Arabic language to non-native speakers.
The agreement was signed by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Chancellor of UAEU, and Professor Atilla Arkan, presidency of Ibn Haldun University (IHU).
The centre aims to offer specialised educational programs for teaching Arabic to Turkish and international students, organise training courses and workshops, and support scientific research in Arabic language and culture.
It also aspires to serve as a platform for cultural dialogue, and foster mutual understanding between the Arab world and Türkiye through cultural events that promote awareness of Arab culture.
Zaki Nusseibeh affirmed that naming the centre after Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak reflects her vision and pioneering efforts in promoting Arabic language on an international level. He noted that the centre will serve as a cultural and educational beacon, strengthening the presence of Arabic and fostering civilisational dialogue among nations.
He added that this partnership underscores UAEU’s commitment to promoting global cultural dialogue, expanding access to education and knowledge, and helping to elevate the status of the Arabic language. The center will serve as a bridge for academic and research collaboration between the UAE and Türkiye, and promote cultural and intellectual exchange.
He also highlighted UAEU’s dedication toward providing a comprehensive educational environment that offers unique opportunities for Arabic language studies, catering to the aspirations of those interested in Arabic language and culture in Türkiye.
For his part, Professor Atilla Arkan, President of Ibn Haldun University, expressed the university’s pride in signing an agreement to establish an academic institution bearing the name of a globally respected figure in social, humanitarian, and development work.
He praised Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak’s pioneering initiatives in advancing Arabic language and culture on the international stage. He described the partnership with UAEU as a pioneering step toward reinforcing Arabic’s status as a language of science and culture among academics and students in Türkiye.
The UAEU will support the centre's activities and educational programmes to ensure the sustainable development of Arabic language learning in Türkiye, and enhance its global academic presence.
