The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai has issued the third edition of its Arabic Coffee e-book as part of sustained activities to encourage reading and elevate linguistic standards across institutions and the wider community. The release builds directly on two prior editions that focused on practical language guidance for government employees and the public alike. According to earlier announcements from the committee, the initiative seeks to integrate cultural elements into learning tools that highlight Arabic’s role in daily and professional life.
The e-book draws its title from Arabic coffee, a longstanding symbol of generosity and hospitality that UNESCO inscribed on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2015 before expanding the listing in 2025 to include additional countries. This cultural anchor underscores the project’s aim to connect language preservation with traditional Emirati values. The SLC General Secretariat first introduced the concept in 2020 in line with UAE directives to reinforce Arabic as a cornerstone of national identity, previous WAM reports indicated.
HE Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the SLC, stated in remarks tied to the initiative that World Arabic Language Day serves as a global occasion to honour our noble language, to celebrate its historic depth and civilisational legacy, and to highlight its vital contribution to scientific, intellectual, and cultural advancement. He added that the day provides an opportunity to express deep pride in the Arabic language as a foundational component of historical, cultural and civilisational identity. The secretary general’s comments reflect the committee’s broader commitment to embedding language awareness in legislative and community work.
A 2024 second edition, unveiled during Reading Month, featured 30 sections that addressed frequent errors in legal texts and received favourable responses from both officials and online audiences, according to an Emirati Times account of the SLC announcement at the time. That version expanded on themes such as say and don’t say, language treasures, common mistakes, linguistic variation, correct spelling, eloquent slang, spelling rules and language triplets. The committee has consistently framed these publications as vehicles to invigorate Arabic within institutional settings while celebrating its complexities and beauty.
Related events have reinforced the e-book series, including a December 2025 seminar organised by the SLC to mark World Arabic Language Day that drew participation from the Community Development Authority and several Dubai government entities. The seminar explored links between Arabic and national identity, its function in legislative discourse, and interactions between classical and colloquial forms, a Middle East Business News and Information report detailed. Such gatherings have helped extend the initiative’s reach beyond digital formats into direct community dialogue.
Ongoing SLC activities align with Dubai Social Agenda 33 priorities on cultural vitality and heritage protection, the authority has noted in past planning documents. The third e-book edition arrives as demand for accessible language resources continues to grow among both Emirati and expatriate populations. Committee officials have indicated that future installments will maintain the focus on innovative delivery of linguistic content rooted in authentic cultural references.
