Riyadh, March 21, 2024, In collaboration with the Digital Government Authority (DGA), the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language is set to unveil the "e-government terminology" dictionary in Arabic, marking a significant stride towards standardizing concepts within the realm of digital governance.
The primary objective of this lexicon is to harmonize digital government terminology, mitigating discrepancies and confusion in translations while ensuring consistent usage. By furnishing a dependable, unified reference, the dictionary aims to cater to the needs of government entities, scholars, and enthusiasts vested in the domain of digital governance.
Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, the Secretary-General of the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, expressed gratitude for the backing extended by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and the academy's board of trustees in spearheading this initiative. He also acknowledged the instrumental role played by Eng. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Soyyan, the Governor of DGA, in fostering interagency collaboration to deliver a comprehensive lexicon of high caliber.
Comprising key terms extracted from regulations pertinent to digital government and those delineated by the DGA, the dictionary boasts an interactive digital format to enhance accessibility. It is meticulously organized in both Arabic and English alphabetic sequences, supplemented with relevant supporting documents.
Anticipated benefits of this initiative include the alleviation of confusion surrounding digital government terminology, fostering clarity and precision in communication, and expediting the Kingdom's digital transformation journey. This endeavor underscores the commitment towards achieving seamless digital governance practices, setting a robust foundation for enhanced efficiency and efficacy in governmental operations.
