Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, underscored the profound significance of completing and publishing the 127-volume Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language. This monumental achievement, celebrated across the Arab and Islamic worlds, stands as a source of national pride for the UAE, as language embodies a nation’s knowledge, history and civilisation.
Sheikh Sultan praised the tireless efforts of all those involved in this important project, which spanned seven years of continuous work, day and night, to provide immense benefit to researchers, scholars and future generations.
He made these remarks during a speech on Monday, marking the completion of the 127 volumes of the Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language, at the Al Qasimi Publications headquarters. During the event, the Sharjah Ruler signed the final volume.
In addition, he announced the launch of the Comprehensive Arabic Encyclopedia, a series of volumes that will encompass all Arabic terms across various fields of knowledge, serving as an inclusive repository for the Arabic language and accessible to all.
In his speech, Sheikh Sultan emphasised the importance and objectives of the Corpus, congratulating the Arab world on this major accomplishment, which he described as a duty for every individual belonging to this nation.
Remarking that “the Arabic language encompasses all sciences and knowledge, and this corpus is the vessel that preserves them, which is why we take pride in this language”, Sheikh Sultan stressed that the work would continue, explaining that the Corpus focused on the roots of the language, and that ongoing efforts were necessary to ensure lasting benefits.
He also stated that all volumes of the Historical Corpus will be available at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) in November, and will also be accessible online to researchers, scholars and educators worldwide.
