Doha: The Doha Institute of Graduate Studies (DI) organized the second edition of TEDx under the theme “The Dhadh Language” (the Arabic Language) on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. This event is part of ongoing efforts to preserve Arabic as a language of intellectuality and creativity and to promote its role in fields of science, arts, literature, technology, social sciences, and humanity.

According to Qatar News Agency, the event opened with remarks from the President of the DI, Dr. Abdelwahab Al Effendi, who highlighted the significance of the Arabic Language and its alignment with the broader celebration marking the 10th Anniversary of the DI. The series of events under the theme “A decade of leadership and excellence” reflects the Institute’s interest in active participation in knowledge production and the promotion of intellectual responsibility towards the Arabic language.

Director of the Communications and Public Relations Department at the DI, Naseema Abdeen, stated that the aim of organizing the TEDx Conference in its second edition in Doha is to create a space for discussing issues related to the Arabic Language in contemporary contexts by combining academic and research-based approaches with a youth-driven spirit. “Through this conference, we seek to provide innovative insights to preserve its vitality and to renew its use in multiple areas,” she expressed.

The event featured eight prominent speakers from inside and outside Qatar, who shared their thoughts and experiences on the role of Arabic in building individual and collective identities. They also showcased success stories that have emerged from their ties to the language.