With over 400 million speakers worldwide, Arabic remains an important global linguistic treasure. As a core element of Arab and Emirati identity, Arabic fosters social communication and nurtures the exchange of knowledge, culture, science, and creativity. In a step to challenge and confront outdated stereotypes, the "Arabian Days" Festival returns to Abu Dhabi in 2024.

This vibrant and dynamic Festival celebrates the richness of the Arabic language and culture, focusing on its heritage, significance, and future in the fields of poetry, literature, creative arts, and daily life. The Festival coincides with UNESCO's World Arabic Language Day, and this year, it expands to carry the theme "Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence - Enhancing Innovation While Preserving Cultural Heritage".

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the second edition in 2024 aims to inspire the audience and redefine perceptions of the Arabic language, affirming its role as a modern and creative language.

As an annual fixture, the Festival will continue to grow and become a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi's thriving cultural scene and offers in this year an extraordinary tribute to the richness of Arabic, featuring:

• Gallery of Winning Artworks of "Kanz Al Jeel" Award

• Musical Performances

• Cultural Exchange and Panel Discussions

• Cinema Screenings

• CNN Arabic Bootcamp

• Bonfire Storytelling Session

• Children’s Storytelling Workshops

• Interactive Langauge Experience

The "Arabian Days" Festival will take place from 14 to 16 December 2024, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at Manarat Al Saadiyat.

For more details, please contact us at arabiandays@alc.ae

Tel: +971 2 697 6409