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Arabic

The latest news on the Arabic language, alphabet and words

Arabic word of the week: 'Sikka', the narrow alleyways that tell stories of UAE heritage

'Sikka', or alley, guides us through stories of the UAE's heritage

CultureOctober 30, 2026
Some of Love is Blind Habibi's cast members. Top row, from left: Razan, Rania Mansour, Zeinab Shaaban and Hayat. Bottom, from left, Omran Quli, Omar Abdulhadi, Mohammad Alkhatib and Faris. Photos: Netflix

Who are the 27 cast members of Love is Blind Habibi season two?

Film & TVOctober 20, 2026
Arabic word of the week: 'Finjan', the humble cup that symbolises hospitality

'Finjan' is the humble cup that symbolises hospitality

CultureOctober 16, 2026
‘Jareema’: The Arabic word for crime is deployed in courts and cultural debates

‘Jareema’, or crime, is deployed in courts and cultural debates

CultureOctober 09, 2026
Adonis has spent decades reshaping modern Arabic poetry and challenging its inherited forms. AFP

Could an Arab writer win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature? Nine names to know

CultureOctober 07, 2026
Arabic word of the week: 'Qadar' is the destiny we cannot control

'Qadar' is the destiny we cannot control

CultureOctober 02, 2026
This month’s books by Arab writers published in English range from Mohammed Alnaas’s prize-winning Bread on Uncle Milad’s Table to new essays by Zaina Arafat and Lina Mounzer.

Ten books by Arab writers to look out for this October

BooksOctober 02, 2026
‘Noor’: Arabic word for light can shine in faith, knowledge and affection

‘Noor’, or light, can shine in faith, knowledge and affection

CultureSeptember 25, 2026
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, centre, and Ali Bin Tamim, right, during the opening session of the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries. Photo: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

Young Arabs want more Arabic content – but say much of it feels outdated

BooksSeptember 20, 2026
'Rizq': The Arabic word for sustenance encompasses things that money can't buy

'Rizq', or sustenance, encompasses things that money can't buy

CultureSeptember 18, 2026
'Watan': The Arabic word for homeland describes more than a place

'Watan', for homeland, describes more than a place

CultureSeptember 11, 2026
Anne-Claire Legendre was appointed president of the Arab World Institute in Paris this year. AFP

Anne-Claire Legendre wants Arab artists to play a bigger role in Paris culture

CultureSeptember 11, 2026
This year has brought several notable poetry books by Arab writers to read in English. Photo by publishers

Eleven new poetry books by Arab writers to read in English

BooksSeptember 07, 2026
‘Muallim’: The Arabic word for those who pass on knowledge and skill

‘Muallim’, or teacher, extends its meaning beyond the classroom

CultureSeptember 04, 2026
Nihal Al Aasar wants to break down perceptions of what Arab music sounds like. Photo: Maghie Ghali

Meet the Egyptian DJ spotlighting the Middle East’s underground music

Music & On-stageAugust 29, 2026
Arabic word of the week: Why talib is about more than being a student

‘Talib’, or student, extends beyond education

CultureAugust 28, 2026
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