Thirty-Three Universities Join Arabic Language Digitalization Forum

Mohamed Khider University of Biskra hosted the second edition of the National Colloquium on the Arabic Language on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, within the Omar Assassi Grand Lecture Hall. The colloquium, titled “The Arabic Language in Algeria: Reality and Challenges of Empowerment in Light of Digital Transformation,” gathered an academic elite to address the evolving landscape of Arabic in a digital era. Organized by the Artificial Intelligence Lab in Language Processing and Discourse Analysis at Biskra University, in coordination with the Supreme Islamic Council, the event proceeded under the supervision of the State Minister and Rector of the Grand Mosque of Algiers, Sheikh Mohamed El Mamoun El Kacimi El Hassani.

The opening sessions featured an array of prominent figures, including the Wali of Biskra, Mr. Abdelkrim Bottui, along with University Rector Professor Dr. Zouheir Debbi, President of the Supreme Islamic Council Dr. Mabrouk Zaid Al-Khair, and President of the Supreme Academy of the Arabic Language, Professor Sharif Muraibai. Members of Parliament, Zawaya elders, representatives of local and security authorities, professors, researchers, and students also participated, underscoring the national importance of the colloquium. Opening remarks were delivered by the colloquium president, Professor Naïma Saadia, followed by speeches from the University Rector, the State Minister, the Wali, and leaders from the Supreme Islamic Council and the Supreme Academy of the Arabic Language.

The two-day scientific gathering included a documentary on the glorious November Revolution and a theatrical performance by El-Ishraq University Club, which explored the intrinsic connection between language and identity, emphasizing their resilience against French colonial policies. With the participation of 33 national universities, discussions were set to explore the civilizational and epistemological status of the Arabic language. The colloquium aimed to forecast mechanisms for its empowerment and enhance its presence amidst digital transformation and the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies, thereby creating new prospects for its application across various fields.