During the signing ceremony in Jakarta, SEU President Lilac Al-Safadi said that Arabic is the language of Islam for the 2 billion Muslims in the world. The program’s e-learning environment overcomes the challenges created by time zones and geography, she added, and provides the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning the language.

The program is split into six stages, from beginner level through to a final language proficiency test. Its self-learning format includes interactive exercises, audio files, video-based phonetic learning, and educational graphics.

The university said the agreements signed with educational institutions in Indonesia reflect its desire to contribute to the growth of the Arabic language, in line with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 development and diversification project.

More than 18,000 students from 72 countries have so far enrolled in the Arabic Online program.