Today dozens of countries around the world mark World Arabic Language Day in celebration of the language spoken by more than 420 million people.
The National's Mina Aldroubi, Naser Al Wasmi and Saeed Saeed discuss whether the language is being lost, the importance of preservation and education among Arab youths, and more on this special edition of Beyond the Headlines.
World Arabic Language Day:
The fight to keep Arabic relevant
Parents blame video games, TV for declining Arabic skills
Editorial: Preserving the lingo for future generations is key
