The report addressed the most important legislative and executive milestones related to the protection of the Arabic language, foremost of which is the issuance of the Arabic Language Protection Law in 2015, along with the application of the Arabic Language Proficiency Test, which contributes to enhancing the safety of its use and raising the level of linguistic proficiency among the target groups.
It also referred to a number of initiatives and efforts implemented by the Academy, including monitoring the level of Arabic in the media and evaluating its use, as well as enriching the Arabic library with specialized scientific publications and studies that contribute to enriching the linguistic and cultural content.
The report emphasized that supporting the efforts of the Arabic Language Academy and activating the legislation regulating the protection of the language constitute an important pillar for preserving cultural and literary rights, and enhancing the connection with national and Arab identity, in line with the requirements of development and the developments of the age.
In terms of recommendations, the report called on relevant parties to monitor the enforcement of the Arabic Language Protection Law, and to strengthen the oversight of the application of its provisions, to ensure the effectiveness of the relevant legislation, and to enable concerned institutions to play their role in protecting the Arabic language and consolidating its cultural and civilizational status.
Highlighting the Jordanian Arabic Language Academy comes within the framework of emphasizing the importance of culture and language as an integral part of the cultural rights system, and a fundamental element in preserving national identity and enhancing its presence.
