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          Arabic

          The latest news on the Arabic language, alphabet and words

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          Music & On-stageDecember 20, 2024
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          This week brings with it plenty of Christmas markets and winter wonderland venues. Photo: Yas Winter Fest

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          Things to doDecember 16, 2024
          The Arabic word for building is binaya. The National

          The multi-level meanings of 'Binaya'

          CultureDecember 13, 2024
          Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, directed the dictionary's creation. Wam / The National

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          UAEDecember 13, 2024
          Echoes of the Past tells the story of Yehia, a man who sets out to uncover the murder of his sister. Photo: Netflix

          Netflix reimagines a hit Mexican series for the Arab world

          Film & TVDecember 11, 2024
          The Arabic word for bird is asfour. Photo: The National

          How 'Asfour' spread its wings in the Middle East and beyond

          CultureDecember 06, 2024
          The winner of the 2024 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation will be announced on January 8. Photo: Banipal Trust for Arab Literature

          Shortlist announced for Arabic Literary Translation Prize 2024

          BooksDecember 02, 2024
          The name Mariam is popular in the Arab world. Photo: The National

          How Mariam became a name associated with virtue and inner strength

          CultureNovember 29, 2024
          Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has said that Arabic must be the main language in government-run nurseries. Photo: Sharjah Education Academy

          Sharjah prioritising Arabic in nurseries will help revive language, say parents

          UAENovember 29, 2024
          Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, speaks at the the launch of the Arabic Cultural Institute in Milan in September. Photo: Sharjah Media Bureau

          Sharjah Ruler mandates Arabic as primary teaching language in public nurseries

          UAENovember 24, 2024
          Khatam is the Arabic word for ring. Photo: The National

          'Khatam' is connected to the idea of completion

          CultureNovember 22, 2024
          Fikir is the Arabic word for think. The National

          'Fikir' implies deep contemplation

          CultureNovember 15, 2024
          The six main female cast members of hit show Love is Blind Habibi. Photo: Netflix

          Cast of Love is Blind Habibi on life after the show

          Film & TVNovember 11, 2024
          An estimated 150 million males have the named 'Mohammed' worldwide. The National

          The praiseworthy origins of the name Mohammed

          CultureNovember 08, 2024
          Saudi-based British artist Simon Mortimer’s series of paintings uses regional iconography with Arabic proverbs. The Media Majlis

          How will Arabic survive in digital age? Doha exhibition aims to find out

          Art & DesignNovember 06, 2024