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          Arabic

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          CultureNovember 01, 2024
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          BooksOctober 21, 2024
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          Aasal, the Arabic word for honey can also be used in a complimentary manner. The National

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          Love is Blind Habibi is the Arabic version of the hit Netflix reality show Love is Blind. Photo: Netflix

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          CommentSeptember 27, 2024
          The Arabic word for grape has many symbolic meanings and cultural references, especially in the region. The National

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          CultureSeptember 20, 2024
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          CultureSeptember 13, 2024