Bilal Al Budoor, Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Culture and Science Forum in Dubai, has affirmed that language represents the most important pillar and the fundamental element in defining identity. Speaking to Al Bayan, he noted that a person's language is evidence of their belonging and identity, adding that culture serves as a bridge for generations toward greater creativity.
He explained that a person's tongue reflects that sense of belonging even when they attempt to speak a language other than their mother tongue, as their speech remains influenced by the linguistic reservoir that carries their culture and collective thought. He noted that vocabulary is not merely words, but a bridge through which a person expresses the thoughts and feelings that stir within them.
He pointed out that the Arabic language, with its various arts and styles, is rich in many distinguishing characteristics and qualities. Among its established principles is the maxim that