Al-Marsad newspaper: Writer Khaled Al-Sulaiman commented on the speech of Saudi officials in English instead of Arabic during conferences and forums held in the Kingdom.
Administrator Saudi speak Einglish
Al-Sulaiman said in his article, “The Saudi official speaks English”, published in the newspaper, “Okaz”: “The Secretary-General of the King Salman International Complex for the Arabic Language, Dr. Abdullah Al-Washmi, said in an interview published by Al-Sabq newspaper that the complex is regarding to launch the “Promjan” challenge for the Arabic language by employing artificial intelligence to devise solutions Technology and digital platforms to serve the Arabic language!
the language English
He pointed out: “I suggest to Dr. Al-Washmi that some Saudi ministers and officials who speak the English language participate in the conferences and forums held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the “program” in the hope that it will help them remember their mother tongue and the importance of being proud of its pronunciation in conferences and forums held in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. The stronghold of the Arabic language.
Hello and salutations
He pointed out: “In one of the conferences that was held this year, the local speaker came forward to speak to the audience in English without even saying peace be upon you, and when it was the turn of the foreign speaker, it was embarrassing for me as a listener before it was embarrassing for Saudi speakers to start his speech with an Arab greeting and peace. He worked hard to show his appreciation for the culture of The community it hosts!”.
blame وعتب
He explained: “Of course, I blame and blame our officials who are limited to speaking English when they go up to theaters and podiums. However, they violate an explicit directive of the Council of Ministers to speak in Arabic in conferences held inside the Kingdom, with the exception of specialized technical meetings. They show an unacceptable disregard for their mother tongue and its value.” The symbolism of speaking in front of the guests of conferences and forums who will undoubtedly look up to those who cherish their identity and culture!”
the language French
And he added: “There is a story I had previously told regarding a meeting I attended at the palace of the French Ministry of Culture, where two translators were hired to switch between French, English and Arabic languages. It would be more useful to save half the time that was lost between translators. He replied that the law does not allow him to speak anything other than French in official meetings. I felt admiration for this pride, and then I felt sorry for the case of some official Saudi speakers who flex their English language muscles in conferences, forums and meetings held in their countries. And the problem is that sometimes they are atrophied in terms of mastery and proficiency!
جاملوا Law
He continued: “In short, do not compliment us by speaking in Arabic, at least compliment the law that requires you to speak it in conferences held in Saudi Arabia!”
