​​​​The Doha Historical Dictionary of Arabic Establishment​ is an academic linguistic institution with corporate personality under the authority of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. Its address is Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, P.O. Box 200592, Al Tarfa Street, Zone 70, Doha, Qatar. In the future, the project may form branches or offices in other Arab countries and elsewhere.​

Aims of the Establishment

  • To produce a Historical Dictionary of Arabic

  • To create a comprehensive Corpus of Arabic

  • To derive sub-dictionaries from the Historical Dictionary of Arabic 

  • To publish lexicographical research and studies.​​​

Instruments of the Establishment

  • Experts in linguistics and qualified computer programmers

  • Electronic corpora

  • Advanced computer hardware and software

  • Conferences, seminars, workshops, and training courses