On Saturday, July 20, 2024, a lecturer from the Master’s Program in Middle Eastern Cultural Studies attended the National Seminar and Central Management Working Meeting of IMLA’ Indonesia held at Pondok Modern Tazakka Batang. The event was attended by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of IMLA’ Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Tulus Mustofa, and the Chair of PP IMLA’ Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Uril Bahruddin, along with several participants from various institutions in Indonesia. The theme of the event was “Utilizing AI in Arabic Studies and Learning.” The event was opened by the Head of Pondok Modern Tazakka, KH. Anang Rikza Masyhadi, M.A. Ph.D, with a discussion on the Haram Ma’hady concept, which encourages the use of Arabic in the pesantren environment.
The second speech was delivered by Prof. Dr. Tulus Mustofa, who emphasized the importance of cooperation and unity within IMLA’ Indonesia, where all parties, including pesantren leaders, university leaders, experts, and Arabic language practitioners, gather to advance Arabic language education in Indonesia. The final speech was given by the Chair of PP IMLA Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Uril Bahruddin. He summarized various activities that have been carried out since the election of the Chair of PP IMLA Indonesia in 2023 in Mataram until the celebration of International Arabic Language Day 2023. In 2024, IMLA Indonesia successfully maintained the accreditation of the Arabi Journal at the second national rank. Additionally, IMLA’ Indonesia has established collaborations with several universities and institutions abroad through MoU activities. The MoU to be signed at this event is between IMLA Indonesia and the Alsun Foundation for Arabic Studies and Teaching.
