{"id":4322,"date":"2025-12-03T11:58:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goc2022.govmu.org\/asu\/?page_id=4322"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:13:12","slug":"message-from-the-chairman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asu.govmu.org\/asu\/?page_id=4322","title":{"rendered":"Message from the chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4322\" class=\"elementor elementor-4322\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d40f2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57d40f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af37f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af37f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Message<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a304b0d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a304b0d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7014301 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7014301\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb02a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eeb02a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome Message from the chairman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7aea45 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c7aea45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce842bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce842bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is with great honour and deep commitment that I welcome you to the Arabic Speaking Union (ASU). Our Union stands as a symbol of cultural dialogue, intellectual enrichment, and the enduring value of the Arabic language in our diverse Mauritian society.<\/p><p>The ASU\u2019s mission is rooted in the belief that language is not merely a tool for communication, but a gateway to understanding civilisations, fostering unity, and cultivating respect between peoples. Through the programmes and initiatives that we offer, we aim to open new horizons for learners, educators, researchers, and cultural practitioners who wish to explore the vast heritage of the Arabic-speaking world.<\/p><p>As President, I am dedicated to ensuring that the ASU remains a dynamic institution\u2014one that listens, innovates, and collaborates. We will continue working closely with schools, universities, cultural organisations, embassies, and international partners to expand opportunities for linguistic development, academic excellence, artistic creativity, and intercultural exchange.<\/p><p>I invite you to join us on this enriching journey. Together, we can strengthen our cultural connections, empower our communities, and celebrate the beauty and depth of the Arabic language.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c59f2c2 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c59f2c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b8d9ab elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9b8d9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/asu.govmu.org\/asu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kalim.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4177\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asu.govmu.org\/asu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kalim.png 300w, https:\/\/asu.govmu.org\/asu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kalim-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Kalim Oullah K. 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