Bandar Seri Begawan:Fakulti Bahasa Arab (FBA) at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) organized a Translation Competition in Malay, Arabic, and English as part of the annual Mahrajan (Carnival) Bahasa Arab, held in conjunction with the World Arabic Language Day 2026 celebrations. The competition took place at the Auditorium of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali on November 4, 2026.
According to Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, the event was attended by 15 students from grades 7 to 9 from Arabic schools in Brunei Darussalam. The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Ummul Kitab, Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by a briefing from the Student Body of the Arabic Language Faculty (BPFBA). Dr. Hajah Rafidah binti Haji Abdullah, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arabic Language, graced the occasion as the guest of honor to officiate the competition.
The competition aimed to hone the translation skills of participants in the three main languages of Brunei Darussalam, focusing on accuracy, vocabulary usage, and understanding of language context. Additionally, it provided participants with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of Arabic, Malay, and English through scholarly and competitive activities.
The event also aimed to foster the participants' interest in learning Arabic and raise awareness about the importance of Arabic as a language of knowledge and Islamic heritage. Furthermore, it served as a platform for participants to showcase their talents and encourage the development of language skills.
Through this activity, it is hoped that participants will enhance their confidence and abilities in translation, contributing to the elevation of the Arabic language at the secondary school, institutional, and community levels.