RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language has begun accepting applications for its second study program for non-native speakers at the Abjad Center in Riyadh. The program supports the goals of the Human Capability Development Program under Saudi Vision 2030 and underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to promoting the Arabic language and culture. HIGH LIGHT The program comprises four levels, each of which runs for two months, totaling 160 educational hours. Students are expected to gain a working knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, sounds and spelling for both reading and writing. The classes start on Sept. 1. “We aim to empower trainees to attain proficiency in the Arabic language and assist them in integrating into society through an engaging educational environment,” said Saad Al-Qahtani, head of the academy’s educational programs. The program comprises four levels, each of which runs for two months, totaling 160 educational hours. Students are expected to gain a working knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, sounds and spelling for both reading and writing. The classes start on Sept. 1. Dr. Saad Al-Qahtani, Head of the Educational Programs Sector at the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language. (Supplied) The Abjad Center provides internationally accredited education for non-native speakers, as well as giving students the chance to learn about local culture and history. More than 16,000 people from around the world applied for the first phase of the program, of which 150 were selected. Al-Qahtani said students from 31 nations had already taking part in the program and that that number was set to rise to 42 in the coming months.