Princess Nourah University launches House of Expertise for Linguistic Editing

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the status of the Arabic language and raising the quality of academic output, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University its new project, “The House of Expertise for Linguistic Editing.” This ambitious project aims to provide high-quality services to faculty members, researchers, academic and administrative bodies, as well as all those interested in scholarly and intellectual production, both within and outside the university.

A knowledge initiative that keeps pace with digital transformation

The launch of the “House of Expertise for Linguistic Editing” is a specialized knowledge initiative aimed at bridging the gap in the academic and media content market. The initiative offers a comprehensive suite of services, including linguistic editing, scholarly editing, and the production of high-quality media content. This step aims to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the Arabic language in all institutional and academic outputs, reflecting the linguistic identity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and aligning with the goals of Vision 2030 in promoting the Arabic language.

This initiative is of particular importance in light of the general trend of Saudi universities towards activating the role of “houses of expertise” to invest human and cognitive capabilities and transform them into professional consulting services that serve society and the labor market.

Integrated services and vocational training for female students

The project offers a wide range of specialized services that are not limited to spelling and grammar correction, but extend to include:

• Scientific editing: Reviewing research papers and scientific theses to ensure their soundness and readiness for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Stylistic revision: Improving the wording of texts to be more eloquent and clear.
• Linguistic consulting: Providing technical support to organizations in drafting their letters and reports.
• Training and qualification: Providing training and practical opportunities for female students of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, which contributes to qualifying them for the labor market and raising the quality of their research outputs.

The project is also characterized by its high flexibility, as it allows the use of its services virtually, which facilitates access to beneficiaries in different regions, and the holding of remote consulting sessions to discuss linguistic and scientific projects.

Supporting the knowledge economy and content industry

Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Fatima Al-Qubaisi, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Princess Nourah University, explained that the project comes in response to the demands of the current era, which is witnessing a rapid boom in the content industry and the accompanying increasing demand for professional, error-free texts. She emphasized that the project supports the knowledge economy by enabling institutions to build a solid linguistic identity and enhance their media credibility.

This project is part of the university’s research and innovation system, as it contributes to providing a supportive environment for scientific research by ensuring the accuracy of texts, which is in line with Princess Noura University’s strategic plan aimed at achieving excellence in education and learning, and enhancing its local and international presence as a leading institution in disseminating knowledge.