Category A: High School Learners (Grades 10 to 12)

Topics:
1. My hobbies
2. Daily life
3. People and places

Category B: Higher Education Institutions and Universities

Topics:
1. The History of the Arabic Language in South Africa
2. The Personal and Intellectual Benefits of Learning Arabic
3. The Role of Arabic in Education During the Islamic Golden Age

Essay Requirements:

Participants are required to write their own essay in Arabic Language, consisting of 1–2 pages and 120 – 150 words, on one of the above topics.

Participation Registration Link: https://forms.gle/3Lp7F3gt7tcXoZyw8
Registration Period: Monday, 09 February 2026 – Friday, 20 February 2026
Duration of the Competition: Monday, 23 February 2026 – Tuesday, 27 March 2026
Essay Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Prizes (per category):
First Place: Laptop
Second Place: Tablet
Third Place: Mobile Phone
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Event Coordinator:

Dr. Asadullah Karimov
Director General, International Knowledge Foundation, South Africa
Senior Lecturer of Arabic, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Ad Hoc Consultant, Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in South Africa
Cell: +27 72 547 8275 Email: knowledgefoundationsa@gmail.com / bukhari75@gmail.com