GOMBAK, 16 October – Department of Language and Literacy at Kulliyyah of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) hosted a delegation of academic scholars from Algeria for an exploratory visit aimed at strengthening academic ties, media research collaboration, and cultural exchange.
The delegation was led by Mr. Walid Shaib Al-Draa, a lecturer in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Jijel, accompanied by academic colleagues from the University of Jijel and the University of Medea.
During the visit to IIUM’s main campus in Gombak, the delegation met with faculty members and researchers to discuss issues in contemporary media, socio-linguistics, and communication studies. Key discussions centered around the impact of Arabic television broadcasting on Arabic language learning, the role of modern media in shaping regional dialects and standard Arabic, and potential avenues for future joint research and academic exchanges.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr. Shaib Al-Draa expressed his admiration for IIUM’s academic reputation and its role in bridging cultural and scientific dialogue across the Muslim world. The visit forms part of a 10-day exploratory tour across Malaysia by the Algerian scholars to engage with prominent educational and research centers.