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Arabic

The latest news on the Arabic language, alphabet and words

Arabic word of the week: Dars, the lessons we learn in class and in life

‘Dars’, or lesson, extends beyond the classroom

CultureAugust 21, 2026
Social media is one of the factors stifling the learning of Arabic among young Emirati children. AFP

How social media and nannies can shift a household's default language from Arabic to English

UAEAugust 21, 2026
Abu Dhabi's fifth Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries is on September 20. Photo: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

Abu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to explore AI and gaming

BooksAugust 18, 2026
Much of the information through which the world is understood is being filtered through the English language and western cultural assumptions

It's time to teach AI that humanity does not speak with one voice

EditorialAugust 18, 2026
MBZUAI is pioneering research to bridge the cultural and dialect gap in Arabic AI. Photo: Wam

UAE university leading research to help AI understand regional dialects

UAEAugust 16, 2026
Arabic word of the week: How hindam links appearance with character

How hindam, or tidiness, links appearance with character

CultureAugust 14, 2026
Arabic novels, spanning more than three decades of English translation, are now available to listen to as audiobooks

Novel approach: 10 great Arabic audiobooks you can listen to in English

CultureAugust 11, 2026
Arabic word of the week: Mubakkir marks the start of something new

Mubakkir, or early, marks the start of something new

CultureAugust 07, 2026
Arabic word of the week: 'Naqwa', the art of choosing the best

'Naqwa' sums up the art of choosing the best

CultureJuly 31, 2026
'Bunduq': The Arabic word for hazelnut has a surprisingly explosive history

'Bunduq', or hazelnut, has a surprisingly explosive history

CultureJuly 17, 2026
'Lahab': The Arabic word for flame ignites poetry and passion

‘Lahab’, or flame, ignites poetry and passion

CultureJuly 10, 2026

Why ‘Hakam’ was heard throughout the World Cup

CultureJuly 03, 2026
Mawaqif is a word that elicits respect, with the corresponding app used for parking spaces and resident-permit services in Abu Dhabi. Photo: ITC

From Salik to Ejari: What the Arabic names of UAE public services mean

CultureJuly 02, 2026
'Batal’: The Arabic word for champion echoes through the World Cup

'Batal', or champion, echoes through the World Cup

CultureJune 26, 2026
Arabic football commentators give voice to the joy, tension and frustration fans feel during the World Cup. Reuters

The joy and agony of listening to Arabic commentary during the World Cup

Pop CultureJune 26, 2026
Officials during the opening of the Manuscripts Exhibition - Sustainable Identity and Development at House of Wisdom. Photo: House of Wisdom

Rare manuscripts trace Arab science and scholarship

BooksJune 22, 2026
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