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Arabic

The latest news on the Arabic language, alphabet and words

Arabic novels, spanning more than three decades of English translation, are now available to listen to as audiobooks

Novel approach: 10 great Arabic audiobooks you can listen to in English

CultureAugust 11, 2026
Arabic word of the week: Mubakkir marks the start of something new

Mubakkir, or early, marks the start of something new

CultureAugust 07, 2026
Arabic word of the week: 'Naqwa', the art of choosing the best

'Naqwa' sums up the art of choosing the best

CultureJuly 31, 2026
'Bunduq': The Arabic word for hazelnut has a surprisingly explosive history

'Bunduq', or hazelnut, has a surprisingly explosive history

CultureJuly 17, 2026
'Lahab': The Arabic word for flame ignites poetry and passion

‘Lahab’, or flame, ignites poetry and passion

CultureJuly 10, 2026

Why ‘Hakam’ was heard throughout the World Cup

CultureJuly 03, 2026
Mawaqif is a word that elicits respect, with the corresponding app used for parking spaces and resident-permit services in Abu Dhabi. Photo: ITC

From Salik to Ejari: What the Arabic names of UAE public services mean

CultureJuly 02, 2026
'Batal’: The Arabic word for champion echoes through the World Cup

'Batal', or champion, echoes through the World Cup

CultureJune 26, 2026
Arabic football commentators give voice to the joy, tension and frustration fans feel during the World Cup. Reuters

The joy and agony of listening to Arabic commentary during the World Cup

Pop CultureJune 26, 2026
Officials during the opening of the Manuscripts Exhibition - Sustainable Identity and Development at House of Wisdom. Photo: House of Wisdom

Rare manuscripts trace Arab science and scholarship

BooksJune 22, 2026
'Madheeq': Arabic word for strait is a metaphor for a tight spot

'Madheeq', or strait, is a metaphor for a tight spot

CultureJune 19, 2026
Hip-hop star Wegz performs at the Beat the Heat event at The Agenda, in Dubai Media City. Ruel Pableo for The National

Arab musicians to perform across North America during World Cup 2026

Music & On-stageJune 16, 2026
Arabic football commentary has a phrase for every emotion, from disbelief and frustration to joy and wonder. Getty Images

'Seer, seer, seer' and other Arabic World Cup phrases fans need to know

Film & TVJune 14, 2026
'Shasha': How the Arabic word for screen has become essential to World Cup viewing

Shasha, or screen, is essential to World Cup viewing

CultureJune 12, 2026
'Farasha': Arabic word for butterfly is a symbol of renewal

'Farasha', or butterfly, is a symbol of renewal

CultureJune 05, 2026
'Ibtikar': Arabic word for innovation begins with tomorrow

'Ibtikar', or innovation, urges us to think ahead

CultureMay 29, 2026
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