Why are we ashamed of the Egyptian dialect? (opens original article in a new tab)

Egyptian Arabic is ranked 15th globally with 118 million speakers, prompting calls to leverage its cultural and economic potential despite historical tensions with Modern Standard Arabic.

• Egyptian Arabic ranks 15th globally with 118 million speakers according to a language index
• The dialect is recognized as a statistically independent language due to its large speaker base
• The article argues Egypt should leverage the dialect's global status for cultural and economic benefits
• There is historical tension between Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic in intellectual circles
• Egyptian Arabic's global reach is attributed to Egypt's cultural influence in media and entertainment
• The author suggests developing AI technology and cultural centers to promote the dialect