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When a prominent author insults a civilization’s values
The rhetoric adopted by Ziedan was based on street discussions, not the logic of scientific halls, research proposals or debates Middle East -
‘Languages are alive and evolving’: Al Arabiya English senior translator
Sarah Sfeir says the problem with language was if you don’t use it regularly, there’s a real risk that you start to lose the fluency Inside the Newsroom -
US think-tank RAND launches Arabic language website
The new site will enable region’s policymakers and public to access research reports Digital -
Emiratis outraged over US police ‘racism’
Video footage from late last month showed Emirati businessmen Ahmed Al Menhali collapse at the hands of Ohio police Features -
Video: Janet Jackson speaks Arabic, confirms baby
Michael Jackson's sister, 49 stunned fans by saying that she and her Qatari husband were to start a family Variety -
From cars to bags, artist brightens up Gaza streets with calligraphy
rom cars, handbags, street walls as well as human bodies, Khaled is leaving his prints almost everywhere in the Gaza Strip Variety -
LA airport police say Arabic-speaking man broke no law
A spokesman for Los Angeles International Airport police says officers have concluded no laws were broken when the studet spoke Arabic Variety -
Arabic language startup helps Syrian refugees find hope, income
Called ‘NaTakallam’, meaning ‘we speak’ in Arabic, the website allows people from all round the world to practice Arabic and connect with Syrian refugees Features -
Israeli MP says no Arabic letter for ‘P’ means Palestine doesn’t exist
An Israeli Likud lawmaker recently claimed that there is no nation called Palestine because Arabic does not have ‘P’ Variety -
Two men kept from boarding U.S. plane after speaking Arabic
Maher Khalil and Anas Ayyad were told that they wouldn’t be allowed on the plane because a fellow passenger had overheard them speaking Arabic Variety -
Are young Arabs snubbing the Arabic language?
With the advent of globalization and universal media, holding on to a native language has been challenging for several reasons Variety -
Comic-book inspired ‘Majid’ channel kicks off in UAE
Fans of the long-loved Emirati comic character “Majid” can now watch a live action TV show of him Television & Radio -
Duolingo language learning platform launches in Arabic-speaking countries
The service is free and was created by Luis von Ahn Technology -
‘Speak Arabic in public,’ Saudi draft law asks of officials
Saudi officials are asked to speak Arabic when they address international forums, local meetings and official gatherings in and outside the Kingdom Features -
George Clooney speaks Arabic, as prank video goes viral
The short clip shows Clooney speaking in English with an Arabic voice over performed with a Druze accent Reports -
Senator Graham, not all that starts with ‘Al’ in the Mideast is bad!
What Senator Graham has perhaps failed to realize is that “Al” means “the” Variety -
Just don’t do it: ISIS bans Nike sports brand
ISIS has circulated a leaflet banning Nike products because the brand name sounds like the Arabic word for sexual intercourse Variety -
‘You’re a Donkey,’ Lindsey Lohan mistakenly tells fans in Arabic
The actress and model wanted to spread a positive message by telling her followers “you’re beautiful” Digital -
Why Arabic should be taught in UK schools
It takes time to speak Arabic correctly – the dream of native-speaker competency shimmering like a mirage in a trackless desert Middle East -
Should UK schools teach Arabic?
Since 2013, the British Council has been working with the Qatar Foundation to fund schools to help in the teaching of Arabic in UK schools Features -
NY school sorry for reciting Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic
The pledge was being recited in different languages for National Foreign Language Week Variety -
Moroccan minister says of course he knows Arabic
Morocco’s education minister rejected reports that he is not fluent in Arabic after his ‘I do not speak Arabic’ riposte Variety -
LinkedIn launches in Arabic to increase Mideast presence
LinkedIn says it has more than 347 million members worldwide Digital -
Muslim party to take part in French regional election
The Democratic Union of French Muslims (UDMF) aims to promote Islamic finance and overturn France’s ban on wearing the veil World News -
New York Times to try out Arabic edition
The famed U.S. newspaper is considering publishing online in several additional languages, Mark Thompson says Print -
Arabic online portal for women spotlights breast cancer
Founded in 2013, Donya Imraa (Women’s Universe) is open to all Arabic-speaking women Digital -
Turkish police offered Arabic, Kurdish language courses
Offering language electives is an attempt to comply with EU standards for police training Variety -
ISIS issues print, electronic newspaper
The printed newspaper was distributed to areas in Syria under ISIS control, and the electronic version was distributed via e-mail Media -
The power of single letter graffiti in Saudi Arabia
Many young Saudi graphic designers brush up on their talents by creating single letter graffiti art Art and culture -
Swirls and whirls of Arabic calligraphy burst onto global catwalks
Arab designers have their own distinct style. Many fuse tradition with contemporary flair to offer the fashion world something new Fashion and beauty