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King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, SEF Launch Arabic Esports Glossary

King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, SEF Launch Arabic Esports Glossary
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King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, SEF Launch Arabic Esports Glossary

King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, SEF Launch Arabic Esports Glossary

The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language (KSGAAL) and the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) have launched an Arabic esports glossary targeting gaming enthusiasts, and aiming to boost involvement in Saudi Arabia's esports events.
The move is part of the academy's strategic goals and aligns with the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) under Saudi Vision 2030.
KSGAAL Secretary General Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi noted that the academy is the primary reference for Arabic language in Saudi Arabia, SPA reported.

Previous collaborations between the two entities resulted in glossaries for government entities in areas like energy, digital government, data, and AI.
Al-Washmi stressed that the esports glossary bridges communication gaps, documents the sector's linguistic landscape and standardizes terms. It also addresses the influx of foreign terms and advances the use of Arabic terminology in esports. This aligns with Saudi Arabia's undertakings in the esports sector, including the National Gaming and Esports Strategy launched by HRH the Crown Prince in 2022.
The glossary stands out for its thorough inclusion of esports terminology, including newly coined expressions and their evolving interpretations. It employs a practical methodology by defining terms, tracing their origins, and providing accurate English translations that capture their specific usage in the esports realm.
Containing over 505 terms in both Arabic and English, each entry is accompanied by detailed definitions and grammatical annotations in Arabic. These terms are systematically categorized in various esports genres, like football, combat sports, adventures, racing, and wrestling.

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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Reveals Shortlists for Sard Al Thahab Award

A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories. WAM
A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories. WAM
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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Reveals Shortlists for Sard Al Thahab Award

A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories. WAM
A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories. WAM

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the shortlists for the second edition of the Sard Al Thahab Award, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Wednesday.

A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories: ‘Short Story for Published Stories’, ‘Popular Narratives’, ‘Short Story for Unpublished Stories’, and ‘Illustrated Story,’ WAM said.

In addition to these, the center will announce the winners in the ‘Narrators’ and ‘Emirati Narration’ categories, along with the winners in the four categories, over the coming months.

The shortlist features works from the UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. The increase in the number of participating countries highlights the award's rapid expansion and its capacity to attract creative talents across its six categories.

The shortlist for the ‘Short Story for Published Stories’ category is: ‘The Two Sisters’ by Ali AlAbdan from the UAE, published in 2023 by the Emirates Writers Union; ‘The Last Storyteller in This Time’ by Abdulrahman Abbas from Sudan, published in 2023 by Rwafead Publishing & Distribution; and ‘The Green Dragon’s Wife and Other Colourful Tales’ by Rawaa Sunbol from Syria, published in 2019 by Alaan Publishers & Distributors.

The shortlist for the ‘Popular Narratives’ category features: ‘Bahraini Folktales: One Thousand and One Tales’ by Dr. Dheya Abdulla Khamis AlKaabi from Bahrain, published in 2018 by the Arab Institute for Research & Publishing; ‘Encyclopedia of Folktales: One Thousand and Eighty Tales from Northern Upper Egypt’ by Dr. Sayed Fares from Egypt, published in 2023 by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage; and ‘The Hidden Heritage: The Sumerian Legend and the Gulf Novel of the Al-Sirah al-Hilaliyyah’ by Fathy Abdelsamie from Egypt, published in 2024 by Dar Waad for Publishing and Distribution.

The shortlist for the ‘Short Story for Unpublished Stories’ category has five entries: ‘Rooms with People Running Underneath Them’ by the Iraqi writer Yas AlFahdawi; ‘Biography of a Creature’ by the Moroccan writer Said Alfellak; ‘Suspended Souls’ by the Egyptian writer AbdelHady Ibrahim; ‘Judeilah Weather’ by the Egyptian writer Aida Deraman; and ‘Al Hashashat’ by the Tunisian writer Nasr Sami.

The shortlist for the ‘Illustrated Story’ category has four works: a documentary film titled ‘Tifan’ by Aaesha Alteneiji from the UAE; a photograph titled ‘Grandma’s Stories’ by Nuwair Alhajeri from the UAE; a photograph titled ‘Wife’s Loyalty’ by Issa Mohamed from Bahrain; and a drawing titled ‘Antara and Abla’ by Mahmood Shubbar from Iraq.

The jury selected the nominated works based on their alignment with the award's standards and objectives, reinforcing the award's commitment to excellence and fostering creativity in the literary field.

The Sard Al Thahab Award is an annual initiative launched by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center. Its objectives are inspired by the poetry of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Father of the Nation. The award aims to serve as a platform that merges creativity with intellectual thought, fostering an artistic movement that draws upon Sheikh Zayed’s creative legacy as a foundation for new forms of creativity.