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Arabic, Muslim Symbols Ordered Taken down in China’s Capital

SOURCE: ALJAZEERA Campaign in Beijing marks a new phase in drive aimed at ensuring religions conform to mainstream Chinese culture. The Arabic script on the signboard of a halal restaurant is seen covered in Beijing [Reuters] Authorities in the Chinese capital ordered halal restaurants and food stalls to remove Arabic script and symbols associated with … Continued

Netflix’s New Arabic Original With Adel Karam And Amal Bouchoucha Will Launch On August 8

SOURCE: FORBES BY: BEDATRI CHOUDHURY After the success of Arabic shows like Fauda, Al Hayba, and Jinn, Netflix is all set to release its newest Arabic original series, Dollar, which launches on August 8. The series stars Lebanese comedy star Adel Karam, whose previous works include the 2018 Oscar-nominated The Insult, and the Algerian-Lebanese actor and singer, Amal Bouchoucha, who … Continued

Great Websites to Learn the Arabic Language Online

SOURCE: CHART ATTACK BY: MARELA BUSH Did you know that online education began in 1960 at the University of Illinois when students were able to access class information through linked computer terminals – nine years before the creation of the internet?  Today, however there are literally thousands of online language learning websites, and if you’re … Continued

Could You Order a Shawarma in Arabic? Duolingo Adds New Language Lessons

The Language platform, which features both a website and an app, releases Arabic study program. SOURCE: THE JERUSALEM POST BY: REBECCA ARATEN Language enthusiasts will now be able to say more than “shukran” or “marhaban” to their Arabic-speaking acquaintances, thanks to Duolingo’s new Arabic lessons program. The language platform, which features both a website and … Continued

Bowdoin Offers New Minors in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies

SOURCE: BOWDOIN BY: TOM PORTER This fall semester, students will have two new minors to choose from: Arabic and Middle Eastern and North African studies (MENA). The addition was welcomed by George Lincoln Skolfield, Jr. Professor of Religion Robert Morrison, who has been pushing for the new courses for several years. Robert Morrison Arabic Bowdoin has been offering … Continued

Arabic for Egyptian Youth: a Forgotten Privilege

SOURCE: EGYPTIAN STREETS BY: SHERINE MOHSEN ABOULWAFA Mariam Bahaa, Architecture student at the American University in Cairo, recounts her hate for her native Arabic language, mainly enforced by national curriculums taught in schools. Arabic lessons during Thanaweya amma were four hours of torture, for Bahaa. Her appreciation for the language was fostered after graduating from … Continued

Netflix’s Arabic Drama Jinn Is a Supernatural Exploration of Teen Life

SOURCE: PASTE MAGAZINE BY: JACOB OLLER “I can’t believe we have to go to school after someone just died,” a kid in Jinn says at one point, which is both the most teen drama thing that’s ever been said and one of the least interesting aspects of Netflix’s first Arabic-language original series. The five-episode season—from creators Mir-Jean Bou … Continued

Four Reasons Why You Should Learn Arabic

SOURCE: EGYPTIAN STREETS BY: OMAR IBRAHIM The Arabic language is one of the most ancient languages in the world. It has been around for over 1000 years and is believed to be originated from the Arabian Peninsula. For instance, Arabic means “nomadic”: Arabs (aka nomads). Arabic is considered a language with a non-Latin alphabet. Its … Continued

5 Fascinating Facts About The Arabic Language

By: Vinu Renish / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is an interesting language with deep historical roots! The history of the Arabic language spans centuries from well before the advent of the Christian era. This fascinating language gave humanity the Qur’an, the sacred book of Muslims, the word ‘zero’ and of course, the much loved … Continued

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