Bandar Seri Begawan:Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), through its Faculty of Arabic Language, organized the Qiraah al-Akhbar Competition as part of the Arabic Language Festival in conjunction with the World Arabic Language Day 2026 celebrations. The event took place on the ground floor of the UNISSA Library and featured eight participants from Arabic schools across Brunei Darussalam.
According to Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, the competition aims to enhance students' skills in reading Arabic news texts, focusing on pronunciation accuracy, intonation, reading fluency, and confidence in delivery. Besides promoting a reading culture, it also exposes participants to current issues through Arabic reading materials, broadening their knowledge and improving their practical use of the Arabic language.
Participants showcased their abilities and skills in delivering Arabic news readings with clear pronunciation, appropriate intonation, and convincing presentations. The performances highlighted their talent and potential in mastering the Arabic language, particularly in oral communication. Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony of the Arabic Language Festival scheduled for January 2027.
The competition reflects the ongoing commitment of UNISSA's Faculty of Arabic Language to strengthen Arabic learning and usage through interactive, competitive, and student potential-oriented approaches. Such initiatives will continue to foster a love for the Arabic language, boost communication confidence, and produce skilled young generations in Arabic in Brunei Darussalam.