Arabic is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages with at least 400 million speakers, including 200 million native speakers and 200 million to 250 million non-native speakers. Modern Standard ...

Does inshallah serve as a polite Arabic form of “not possible”? And is habibi an appropriate term of friendly affection? The beauty of the Arabic language is that it is so dynamic it can shapeshift in ...

“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is 'tariff'. And it’s my favourite word.” That’s what Donald Trump said ahead of the US presidential election, months before shaking global markets by ...

Feeling a little lost in translation? There are some essential terms that you’ll need to know about when navigating life in the UAE. From Arabic words that are used in everyday conversation (the ...

As the world marks Arabic Language Day, it is only fair to pay tribute to this rich dialect that has inspired many western languages. Many younger Arab generations are constantly accused of abandoning ...