On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the University Center of Maghnia witnessed the launch of the hybrid national symposium entitled: “Artificial Intelligence in Translation and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL Education).”
The event opened with verses from the Holy Quran and the national anthem, followed by welcoming remarks that outlined the strategic dimensions of this event. Prof. Dr. Belhassan Mohammed, the Vice Director in charge of Postgraduate Studies and External Relations, delivered an opening speech on behalf of the Director of the University Center, emphasizing the imperative of employing smart technologies in educational curricula. This was followed by an address from the Director of the Institute of Arts and Languages, Dr. Fatma Zohra El-Nabati, and a speech by the head of the scientific committee, Dr. Latifa Cheikhi, both of whom focused on the role of artificial intelligence as a revolutionary tool in developing translation skills and scientific research.
The scientific sessions on the first day were characterized by cognitive richness and depth of presentation, beginning with a keynote address by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Dib on “Artificial Intelligence and Language Processing.” The hall witnessed pivotal discussions and rigorous presentations, including: Prof. Dr. Boulanouar Mohammed Lamine (University of Sidi Bel Abbès): Who discussed the integration between artificial intelligence and EFL education in developing master’s theses.
Dr. Mebbah Kouider (University of Mascara): Reviewed the applications of AI in literary analysis as both a “blessing and a curse.”
Mr. Moaed Ayoub (University Center of Maghnia): Who delved into the issue of preserving the “Algerian identity” in machine translation of literary texts.
The symposium was not limited to the theoretical aspect; it extended to include interactive discussion sessions that brought together professors and student researchers, creating a bridge of communication to exchange experiences on how to safely and effectively use AI tools in the university field.
At the conclusion of the first day, ceremonies were held to honor participants in appreciation of their contributions to enriching the discussion on digitization and language issues, amidst everyone’s anticipation of what the second day’s workshops and important technical recommendations would bring to map out the roadmap for this digital transformation.
