Makassar, S Sulawesi, March 14 -- Leaders at Hasanuddin University are strengthening Arabic language and cultural literacy to expand cross-border academic cooperation and science diplomacy, particularly with universities in the Middle East.

Applied linguistics expert Professor Yusring Sanusi Baso said the initiative aims to connect language skills with sociocultural contexts and professional protocols common in Middle Eastern academic environments.

"This approach equips university leaders with cultural capital that is crucial for navigating transnational research and education partnerships," Yusring said in a statement issued in Makassar on Saturday.

He said language proficiency enables researchers to access global literature, publish ...