The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has begun its fifth annual international conference, titled “Arabic Language and Culture: Intersections and Dimensions,” bringing together researchers and specialists in language and culture from Saudi Arabia and around the world.
The two-day conference is taking place on October 4 and 5, 2026, exploring the relationship between Arabic language and culture and their role in identity, creativity, global interaction, digital transformation and cultural and language policies.
Exploring Language and Cultural Identity
The conference highlights the role of Arabic in cultural identity and its connections to heritage, collective memory and cultural discourse.
It also examines the language’s role in intercultural dialogue and translation, as well as its contribution to intellectual and artistic creativity.
Another focus is the changing cultural landscape shaped by digital platforms and artificial intelligence, including their influence on identity and the production of Arabic content.
Six Key Themes
The conference is structured around six main themes:
- Language and cultural identity
- Language and intercultural interaction
- Language and intellectual and artistic creativity
- Language and digital culture
- Language and cultural policies
- Language and future cultural horizons
Sessions explore topics ranging from the impact of social media on cultural identity to artificial intelligence and digital transformation in the cultural sphere.
The programme also examines the relationship between language planning and cultural strategies, national legislation and regulations supporting Arabic, and institutional experiences in protecting and promoting the language culturally.
Looking Ahead to Arabic’s Future
The conference also looks at the future of Arabic within creative industries and the knowledge economy.
Researchers and specialists are discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Arabic in these areas, alongside future initiatives and the language’s potential role in the evolving global cultural landscape.
The fifth edition continues the Academy’s annual conference series, with each edition focusing on a specialised topic related to the Arabic language and its wider fields.
The conference brings together researchers and specialists from different countries to exchange knowledge and expertise, discuss developments in the field and support specialised research.
Through the event, the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language continues its efforts to strengthen the presence of Arabic locally and globally, expand cooperation with researchers and institutions working in language and culture, and contribute to new approaches that respond to cultural, intellectual and technological transformations.
