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          Arabic

          The latest news on the Arabic language, alphabet and words

          The Arabic word of the week is falaj, which means watter channel.

          How 'falaj' channels the ebbs and flows of life

          CultureAugust 08, 2025
          The Arabic word majlis, rooted in Bedouin tradition, refers to a space for hospitality and dialogue. The National

          'Majlis', or sitting room, is rooted in the traditions of the Gulf

          CultureAugust 01, 2025
          'Yallah', the Arbic word for 'let's go', is an expression of urgency, encouragement or even impatience. The National

          'Yallah' is a call to action and an encouragement

          CultureJuly 25, 2025
          Candy originates from the Arabic word 'qandi'. Photo: Museum of Candy

          From candy to zero: 20 English words with Arabic origins

          Pop CultureJuly 20, 2025
          The Arabic word for forgetfulness and oblivion is alnisyan. The National

          How 'Alnisyan', or forgetfulness, is a poetic shorthand for sorrow

          CultureJuly 18, 2025
          Tanamor is the Arabic word for bullying

          'Tanamor', or bullying, is a term that has bite

          CultureJuly 11, 2025
          'We need more translations to drown out the voices of those who try to rewrite our stories,' says Nashwa Nasreldin. Photo: Talar Kalajian

          Why Arabic literature translators are needed now more than ever

          BooksJuly 11, 2025
          Adheem is commonly translated as great, magnificent or mighty

          Adheem, meaning great, carries moral and emotional weight

          CultureJuly 04, 2025
          Junoon is the Arabic word for madness and obsession. The National

          How ‘Junoon’ expresses madness, obsession and irrationality

          Pop CultureJune 27, 2025
          The Ministry of Education has set out new guidelines to strengthen national identity and help preserve the Arabic language. Photo: Adek

          Kindergarten pupils to learn Arabic daily in all UAE private schools

          UAEJune 22, 2025
          The Arabic word kibriyaa, often seen in Quranic verses, speaks to might and humility.

          How 'Kibriyaa' balances pride and humility

          CultureJune 20, 2025
          The Arabic word for mightiness is jabarut. The National

          How Jabarut is meant to instil awe

          CultureJune 13, 2025
          The Arabic word for octopus is akhtaboot.

          How ‘Akhtaboot’ spread its semantic tentacles from Greece

          CultureJune 06, 2025
          Handasa is the Arabic word for engineeri. The National

          ‘Handasa’ is squarely rooted in maths and built to last

          CultureMay 30, 2025
          Worshippers greet each other after Eid prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

          Twelve ways to wish someone 'happy Eid Al Adha'

          CultureMay 26, 2025
          Muratabat evokes images of chilled drinks, slices of fruits and the sweet rituals that offer relief from the summer swelter

          Muratabat is not just about hydration

          CultureMay 23, 2025
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