UAE Embassy in Austria partakes in World Arabic Language Day celebrations

VIENNA 19th December 2015 (WAM) -- The UAE Embassy in Austria has participated in the World Arab Language Day celebrations which was organised by the Arab League's mission accredited to Austria and other UN organisations at the UN Headquarters in Vienna.

On the occasion an art exhibition about Arabic calligraphy paintings and books were also held. The celebrations also included a reception hosted by the Arab League for the guests during which Arab translators working for various UN organisations in Vienna were honoured.

In his statement the Head of the Arab League Mission to Austria Wael Nasser Eddin Al-Assad extended thanks for the distinguished art contributions which highlighted the richness of the Arabic Language. He also confirmed the importance of celebrating the World Arabic Language Day to shed light on the Arabic history and culture.

Later on Mr. Al-Assad toured the exhibition and appreciated the art work of the participants. Badria al-Shehi from the UAE Embassy in Vienna who welcome Al-Assad briefed him about the Emiratis art works and extended her thanks for the tremendous efforts he has put in organising the event.

During its 190th session the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a decision to celebrate 18 December of every year as World Arabic Language Day. The new initiative proposed by Morocco and Saudi Arabia seeks to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as celebrate Arabic language's role in and contribution to the safeguarding and dissemination of human civilization and culture. The decision recognizes the need to implement more wide-ranging cooperation between peoples through multilingualism cultural rapprochement and dialogue among civilizations.