Dhivehi Language Academy Explained

Dhivehi Language Academy
Native Name:ދިވެހިބަހުގެ އެކެޑަމީ
Native Name Lang:dv
Predecessor:Maldives National Centre for Linguistic and Historic Research
Headquarters:Sosunge, Sosun Magu
Location City:Malé
Location Country:Maldives
Language:Dhivehi
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Dr. Ashraf Abdul Raheem[1]
Leader Title2:Vice President
Leader Name2:Ms. Zulfa Ibrahim

Dhivehi Language Academy, is the national academy for promoting the Dhivehi language in the Maldives, established on 8 August 2011.[2] The main office of the organization is located at Sosunge, in Malé, the capital of the Maldives.

History

Dhivehi Academy was established after the abolition of the Maldives National Centre for Linguistic and Historic Research, which was locally known as Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiy Kuraa Qaumee Marukaz.[3] The Academy was established after the National Language (Priority) Bill was ratified by President Mohamed Nasheed which was passed by the Parliament.[4]

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References

  1. News: Masood . Najaah . 8 August 2021 . ދިވެހި ބަހުގެ އެކެޑަމީގެ އާ ރައީސަކަށް ޑރ. އަޝްރަފް އިންތިހާބު ކޮށްފި . Dhivehi Language Academy's new president Dr. Ashraf elected. . live . 13 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220903100257/https://mihaaru.com/news/95531 . 3 September 2022 . dv.
  2. Web site: 9 August 2011 . President Inaugurates the Establishment of ‘Dhivehi Language Academy.’ . 6 June 2024 . The President's Office.
  3. Web site: 27 April 2010 . President abolishes National Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research . 6 June 2024 . The President's Office.
  4. Web site: 11 May 2011 . President Ratifies National Language (Priority) Bill . 6 June 2024 . The President's Office.