Younger Emiratis are struggling to communicate in the traditional Emirati dialect due to language shift towards English in international schools and limited daily use of the dialect. The UAE government recognizes this as an issue and has introduced efforts like the National Identity Mark for schools and declarations on the importance of Arabic. However, technology and social media that contribute to the problem can also play a vital role in overcoming communication barriers if utilized to enhance Arabic language skills and motivate learning among young people comfortable with digital platforms.

1. LACK OF
COMMUNICATION IN
EMIRATI FAMILIES
Meera Alhajeri

2. Language Shift and Cultural Diffusion
• Younger Emiratis struggle to speak Arabic in
the traditional Emirati dialect
• Limited need for the Emirati dialect in daily life
• Influence of English language learning in
international schools

3. Efforts by the
UAE
Government
UAE government recognizes
the issue
Introduction of the National
Identity Mark for schools
Declaration on the
importance of the Arabic
language

4. Role of Technology in Overcoming Communication Barriers
SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROBLEM BUT CAN
ALSO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN OVERCOMING
IT
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE COMFORTABLE
USING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND
TECHNOLOGY
UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE
ARABIC LANGUAGE SKILLS AND MOTIVATE
LEARNING

5. Thank you