On the occasion of World Arabic Language Day 2021 on 18 December, UNESCO organizes an exhibition on "Arabic Language, a Bridge Between Civilizations" with the support of the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation, on the fences of its Headquarters Building in Paris, from 6 to 20 December 2021.

Celebrating the rich diversity of Arabic Language, its strong bonds with various forms of cultural expression, and its significant role in connecting peoples and promoting dialogue, it will showcase diverse approaches to using Arabic language and calligraphy. Composed of impactful artworks, its aim is to spread a message of hope, peace, resilience, and beauty among people, regardless of their language, culture or any other difference.


Used daily by more than 420 million people around the globe, Arabic is the sixth official language of the United Nations and a true pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity.

In increasingly globalized, digitalized and multilingual societies, this exhibition raises awareness on the importance of reinforcing dialogue between nations and peoples, by preserving, revitalizing and supporting multilingualism and cultural diversity.

About the artists

The exhibition includes works by 18 artists from 13 countries around the world. Applying various techniques, from classical calligraphy to contemporary graffiti styles, these artists incorporate the Arabic letters in their work to address humanist themes and convey messages of hope, peace, resilience and unity.

Special thanks to:

-Antonella Leoni
-Bahia Shehab
-Belal Khaled
-Dia Allam
-Fahad Almajhadi
-Hassan Massoudy
-Hussein Alazaat
-Khadiga El-Ghawas
-Lulwah Al Homoud
-Manal Deeb
-Mawadah Muhtasib
-Mazen Alshamrani
-Mohammad Sharaf
-Noura Bin Saidan
-RAMZ (Ramzi Saibi)
-Shareef Sarhan
-Soraya Syed
-Vincent Abadie Hafez aka Zepha
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UNESCO serves as the lead United Nations Agency for the organization of the celebration of World Arabic Language Day. In the context of the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud programme to enhance Arabic at UNESCO, this yearly celebration is an occasion to mobilize stakeholders and resources worldwide for joint actions with national governments, the public sector, civil society, academia, the private sector, the media and others.

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Organizer : UNESCO, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation
Venue : UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Date of Start : 2021-12-06
Date of Ending : 2021-12-20
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