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              Arabic

              The latest news on the Arabic language, alphabet and words

              'Kohl': The Arabic word for eyeliner is synonymous with clarity and definition

              'Kohl', or eyeliner, is synonymous with clarity and definition

              CultureMay 01, 2026
              The Arabic word for warehouse is makhzan. The National

              ‘Makhzan’, which means storehouse, gave us 'magazine’

              CultureApril 24, 2026
              Anne Hathaway’s use of the popular Arabic expression drew praise online. Reuters
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              Anne Hathaway’s ‘inshallah’ and meaning behind other misunderstood Arabic words

              CultureApril 22, 2026
              The Arabic word for shoulder is katf

              'Katf', which means shoulder, speaks of reliance, duty and strength

              CultureApril 17, 2026
              Ramy Youssef and Elmo on Sesame Street. Screenshot
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              What's habibi?: Ramy Youssef joins Elmo to celebrate Arab Americans

              Film & TVApril 17, 2026
              Roblox has introduced facial age estimation as a way to protect younger users. Reuters

              Roblox expands child safety controls, but Middle East chat remains off

              Pop CultureApril 13, 2026
              The award was launched in 2007 to reward excellence in contemporary Arabic fiction

              Which International Prize for Arabic Fiction winners are available in English?

              BooksApril 12, 2026
              ‘Saleem’: Arabic word for safe reflects character, intention and emotion

              ‘Saleem', or safe, reflects character, intention and emotion

              CultureApril 10, 2026
              'Safina': Arabic word for ship carries a history of travel, commerce and culture

              'Safina', or ship, carries a history of travel, commerce and culture

              CultureApril 03, 2026
              'Ishtiaq': The Arabic word for longing goes beyond just saying 'I miss you'

              'Ishtiaq', or longing, goes beyond just saying 'I miss you'

              CultureMarch 27, 2026
              'Fahad': The Arabic word for cheetah conveys speed and quiet authority

              'Fahad', or cheetah, conveys speed and quiet authority

              CultureMarch 20, 2026
              A family performs morning prayers on the first day of Eid at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Leslie Pableo for The National
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              Eid Mubarak and other ways to wish someone a happy Eid Al Fitr

              CultureMarch 19, 2026
              'Irtibak': The Arabic word for confusion captures a disconnection between heart and mind

              'Irtibak' captures disconnection between heart and mind

              CultureMarch 13, 2026
              Zain: The reassuring Arabic word that signals everything is good

              Zain, or good, is a signal of reassurance

              CultureMarch 06, 2026
              'Abaya': The Arabic word for cloak is poetic and practical

              'Abaya', or cloak, is poetic and practical

              CultureFebruary 27, 2026
              ‘Sakinah’: Arabic word for tranquillity has spiritual and social depth

              ‘Sakinah’, or tranquillity, has spiritual and social depth

              CultureFebruary 20, 2026
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