Arranged according to categories, the new glossary contains 500 terms in Arabic and English.

On the occasion of World Arabic Language Day that is celebrated on December 18 every year, the Dubai Future Foundation launched ‘Arabic Glossary for Future Terminologies’ — an online glossary of future Arabic scientific and technical terms.

Arranged according to categories, the new glossary contains 500 terms in Arabic and English. Available online at the Dubai Future website, the wordlist also enables the public to edit it and add new terms to it.

In order to build on its efforts of sharing scientific and future knowledge in the Arab region, it supports accomplishments to standardise modern Arabic terms and explains their meaning to promote practical use.

With the launch of the new glossary, the Foundation aims to support researchers and translators in creating and publishing Arabic scientific and technical content and prepare them to deal with future knowledge and innovations.

Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and COO of DFF said, “Throughout the history of humankind, Arab pioneers have been behind many important innovations, discoveries and inventions. Our glossary proves that the Arabic language can keep up with the tremendous pace of technological development we are currently witnessing and continue to enrich the science and technology landscape owing to its ability to express scientific concepts.”

The launch is a part of Dubai Future Foundation’s efforts to broadcast the knowledge Arabic language in the region, enhance Dubai’s position as a leading global knowledge hub, and motivate Arab researchers and innovators to contribute to human development.