Dr. Haitham Al Nahi serves as the Director-General of the Arab Organization for Translation (AOT). He is a prominent advocate for strengthening the Arabic language through intellect and knowledge, emphasizing the critical role of translating scientific works to foster development and prosperity in the Arab world.
He is deeply passionate about reviving the historically rich Arabic language and building a culture of readership across Arab nations. He has publicly lamented the decline of cultural knowledge, viewing a reading populace as essential for societal progress and the preservation of heritage.
He uses South Korea and Japan as examples to argue that developing the Arabic language is impossible without the translation of the sciences into Arabic.
Haitham Al Nahi
Director-FGeneral at AOTInc
United Kingdom
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Topics They Care About
Arabic Language Preservation
As Director General of the AOT, he champions consolidating the Arabic language's role in the modern world through intellectual and academic translation projects.
Fostering Readership
He has publicly expressed concern about the lack of readership in the Arab world, believing that a "nation that reads" is essential for development.
Scientific Translation
Advocates for translating scientific knowledge into Arabic as a necessary step for innovation and national prosperity, drawing parallels with other developed nations.
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Work History
Director-FGeneral at AOTInc
1-2006 - 10-2011
Academic chancellor at ATA SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Education
Haitham has no verified education history
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Location : United Kingdom
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Designation : Director-FGeneral at AOTInc
