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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Meet Habibi โ€“ the Chinese AI uniting 20 Arabic dialects in a Middle East first

A Chinese AI model named Habibi aims to unify 20 Arabic dialects, marking a significant development in Arabic speech synthesis.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Unknown Origin Posters with Insistent and Rude Appeals Appear in Berlin Metro

Posters demanding that people silence their phones have appeared in the Berlin metro, featuring aggressive messages in German, Arabic, and Russian, but the city's transport company claims no affiliation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

He doesn't speak Arabic but has mastered the Quran: A pilgrimage reward for a Bangladeshi delivery worker in Qatar

A Bangladeshi delivery worker in Qatar received a pilgrimage to Mecca after his Quran recitation touched many on social media.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Harvest of Thorns: Have Awards Harmed Arabic Literature?

Libyan author Salem Al-Hindawi critiques the impact of literary awards on Arabic literature in his new book, posing challenging questions about their role in the literary scene.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Sudan War Paralyses Gum Arabic Market in El Obeid As Production Falls and Exports Stall

The war in Sudan has severely disrupted the gum arabic market in El Obeid, reducing exports significantly amidst ongoing insecurity.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Suno and Lyria 3 Compete to Sing Your Words in Arabic.. Which is Better?

Suno and Lyria 3, driven by generative audio AI, compete in producing Arabic songs, highlighting the differences in their underlying technologies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The ousted imam of Ripoll accused of touching the chest of a 13-year-old girl: 'I placed my hands on her shoulders to redirect her'

Allal El Kartit, a Moroccan imam, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a mosque in Ripoll, Spain.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

This must be the most used Arabic word in Danish

The article discusses a new dictionary of Arabic words in Danish, highlighting the irony of Donald Trump's use of an Arabic origin word, 'tariff', while simultaneously promoting protectionism against imports.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Even Trump has cast his love on an Arabic word

The article discusses Donald Trump's appreciation for the Arabic word 'tariff', highlighting the irony of his stance on imports while celebrating an imported term.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Russian-speaking private school is being established in Turku - later, Chinese and Arabic may also be offered as languages of instruction

A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

On International Mother Language Day: The Future of Arabic Through the Eyes of Four Experts

On International Mother Language Day, four experts reflect on the future of the Arabic language amidst globalization and digitalization challenges.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Arab Musical Revolution... Lyria 3 Gives Gemini the Ability to Compose and Sing

Google has officially launched its advanced music model, Lyria 3, which supports the Arabic language and offers new creative opportunities for Arabic content creators.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Behind the โ€˜boomโ€™ of Arabic perfumes: Who owns the ARMAF brand and what fragrances does it sell?

The popularity of Arabic perfumes is surging, with celebrities endorsing brands like ARMAF, known for its award-winning fragrances.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Maqamat of al-Hamadhani and al-Hariri: A Story of Art That Amazed Writers for a Thousand Years

The article explores the literary art of Maqamat, highlighting its historical significance and the contributions of notable figures like al-Hamadhani and al-Hariri.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iconic Ramadan Figures: Why Couldn't We Hate Abdel Ghafoor El Barai?

The article discusses the enduring popularity of the character Abdel Ghafoor El Barai from the social novel 'I Will Not Live in My Father's Cloak' and its television adaptation, highlighting its impact on Arabic culture and collective memory during Ramadan.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Last Farewell to the Body: A Dialogue with Lo Proton on Word and Face in 'The Society of Ghosts'

French sociologist and anthropologist David Le Breton explores the existential condition through a sensory and cultural lens in his work 'The Society of Ghosts'.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Imam of Ripoll detained for touching a minor expelled from his mosque

The imam of the Annour mosque in Ripoll has been suspended from his duties following allegations of sexual abuse against a 13-year-old girl during Arabic language classes.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Returning to the third century AH.. A rare copy of the 'Blue Quran' at the Quran Museum in Mecca

A rare copy of the 'Blue Quran', dating back to the 3rd century AH, is on display at the Quran Museum in Mecca, highlighting the rich heritage and artistic history of the Islamic Quranic tradition.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Salman and Sanjay to Appear in Arabic Film, Trailer Gives a Glimpse, Fans Happy

The trailer for the Saudi action film '7 Dogs' has been released, featuring Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in cameo roles, which has thrilled fans.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran prepares for counterattack, what did Araqchi say?

Iran has fully prepared for retaliation in the event of a potential attack by the United States, as stated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fanar.. How Qatar Builds Its Sovereign Digital Mind to Protect Language and Identity?

Qatar has launched the 'Fanar' project to create a sovereign digital knowledge base that protects Arabic language and culture amid growing technological transformations.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

Ghali had a secret, what a blow for Vannacci at the Olympics: so, todayโ€ฆ

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Ghali's invitation to perform at the Winter Olympic opening ceremony and his reaction to being asked not to sing in Arabic.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A non-Muslim MP in Malaysia caused an uproar by saying Alhamdulillah; know the full story

A Malaysian minister's use of Arabic/Islamic phrases during a parliamentary debate sparked controversy, with opposition members claiming it was disrespectful to Islam.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

IDF Spokesman in Arabic Issues Evacuation Warning to Residents of Zaytoun Neighborhood in Gaza City

The IDF's Arabic spokesman, Avichai Adraee, issued an evacuation warning to residents in the Zaytoun neighborhood of southern Gaza City due to an impending attack on a building associated with Hamas.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

IDF Spokesperson in Arabic Issues Evacuation Warning to Residents in the Zaytoun Neighborhood of Gaza City

The IDF spokesperson in Arabic, Avichai Adrai, issued an evacuation warning for residents of the Zaytoun neighborhood in southern Gaza City, stating that an imminent attack would target a building associated with Hamas's terror infrastructure.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

Ghali attacks the inauguration of the Games: "I will not be able to sing the anthem, no space for Arabic"

Rapper Ghali expresses his disappointment over not being included in the performance of the Italian national anthem at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics inauguration due to controversies surrounding his participation.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Olympics, Ghali denounces: "I won't be able to sing the anthem at the ceremony. And there was no space for the Arabic language"

Milanese singer Ghali expresses disappointment on social media about not being able to sing the national anthem and the lack of representation for the Arabic language at the upcoming Olympic ceremony in San Siro.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Major Ella Avuya appointed as IDF spokesperson in Arabic replacing Avichai Adrai

The IDF announced that Major Ella Avuya has been appointed as the spokesperson for Arabic communications, becoming the highest-ranking Muslim officer in the army.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court gave fifteen days for Government to send agreement with United Arab Emirates in original languages

The Constitutional Court has granted the Ecuadorian presidency a fifteen-day period to submit the full text of the Investment Treaty with the United Arab Emirates in its original three languages: English, Spanish, and Arabic, as part of a constitutionality analysis requested by President Daniel Noboa.

Feb 1 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Zagreb is the best place for me, calmer than Dubai, where I lived before

Layali (Noฤ‡i) is a renowned restaurant in Zagreb offering authentic Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine, taking guests on a culinary journey through Egypt, the Gulf States, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Safe Exit and Who Dares Participate in the Berlin International Film Festival

The Arabic cinema makes a strong presence at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival with the Egyptian film 'Safe Exit' and the opening of the Lebanese film 'Who Dares' during the event.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Arabic as a curricular language at the Montale high school in Rome sparks political controversy

The Montale linguistic high school in Rome becomes the first school in the capital to offer Arabic as a third curricular language, igniting a political debate regarding the inclusion of non-European languages in education.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Bayoumi Fouad apologizes to Mohamed Selim and hopes for his return to the Ramadan 2026 drama

Actor Bayoumi Fouad publicly apologized to actor Mohamed Selim and expressed his hope for Selim's return to participate in artistic works during the Ramadan 2026 drama season.

Jan 12 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Ahmed Abdel Latif: My Novel 'The Origin of Species' Belongs to Writings Driven by Fear

Egyptian novelist and translator Ahmed Abdel Latif discusses his newly released novel 'The Origin of Species', which explores profound themes of transformation, language, and individual relationships within a deteriorating world.

Jan 7 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Demand for School Education: Arabic for All

Jack Lang defends the inclusion of Arabic in French education, countering the far-right's labeling of the language as associated with terrorism by highlighting its cultural richness in France.

Jan 2 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Basim Khandagji, Palestinian prisoner turned writer: "Writing, for me, is an act of existence"

Recently released after 21 years, Basim Khandagji publishes a novel written in secret in an Israeli prison, which won the most prestigious Arabic literature award.

Dec 30 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This is the origin of nougat and the reason we eat it at Christmas

The article explores the origins of nougat, its various forms, and its significance on Christmas tables, tracing its introduction by the Arabs centuries ago.

Dec 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC

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