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Arabic food

The latest Arabic food news, recipes and updates

The Arabic word of the week is ne’ena’a, the term for mint.

How ‘Ne’ena’a’ evokes a feeling of minty freshness

CultureFebruary 14, 2025
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A sweet way to address a loved one

CultureOctober 11, 2024
The word for onion in Arabic is Bassal. Photo: The National

'Bassal', like the onion, has many layers

CultureSeptember 06, 2024
The Arabic word tamir means date, a fruit that has more than 400 varieties

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CultureJuly 05, 2024
Zina Abboud conducted cooking sessions at Sharjah International Book Fair in 2021. Photo: Zina Abboud

Female Syrian refugee offers taste of homeland in Netherlands

FoodJuly 02, 2024
Emirati pastry chef Sahar Al Awadhi serves baked sago pudding with asario seeds. Photo: Gerbou / Atelier Hospitality

Gerbou supper club cooks up success with Emirati flair

FoodJanuary 20, 2024
From locally sourced Emirati ingredients to the best of the Levant, the Arabic restaurant scene was abuzz with new launches this year. Photo: Alya

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FoodDecember 26, 2023
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WeekendDecember 01, 2023
Relief depicting Tia, the nurse of Egyptian princess Ankhesenpaaten, holding small loaves of bread, circa 1353–1336 BC. Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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FoodNovember 03, 2023
The Emirati Almond Fruit stamp is available for Dh9. Photo: Emirates Post

Emirates Post gives stamp of approval to al loz almond fruit

FoodAugust 23, 2023
Jordanian chef Ali Ghzawi wants Middle Eastern chefs to take pride in their own cuisine. Photo: @aleebyali/Instagram

World's 50 Best list for Mena 'should have more Middle East cuisine'

FoodJanuary 30, 2023
Chocolate Florentines with almonds at Carpo.

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FoodJuly 07, 2022
Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil. Photo: Al Maeda
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America’s love-hate relationship with hummus

FoodMay 22, 2022
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FoodMay 12, 2022
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MENAMarch 28, 2022
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FoodJanuary 03, 2022
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