The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has extended the application period for the sixth edition of the ‘Arabic Pals’ competition until 15 November 2026. The contest is open to children and young adults aged 8 to 16, both native and non-native speakers of Arabic, until 15 November 2026.

Organised annually by the Centre, the competition aims to promote the use and standing of the Arabic language and encourage children and young adults to engage with it in their daily lives, master its pronunciation, and discover its beauty, importance, and civilisational role. It also seeks to encourage non-native speakers to learn and speak Arabic, while raising parents’ awareness of the importance of ensuring their children master the language.

The ALC has called on parents, families, and schools to encourage students to take part in the competition by submitting videos that reflect their relationship with the Arabic language, given its positive impact on  shaping their personalities and broadening their prospects.

Videos must be no more than two minutes long and should address topics that reflect participants’ experiences with Arabic. Contestants are asked to choose an eloquent Arabic text – poetry or prose – and recite it in a way that demonstrates their understanding and engagement with the content, using correct, error-free language.

To mark the ‘Year of Family’, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre encourages all participants to select texts related to the theme of family.

Those wishing to join the competition may submit their videos via the following link: Arabic Pals.