Paul Ammann

Prof. Dr. Paul Ammann, a Swiss national, has been studying Arabic since 1984, when he lived in Iraq. Through his work at ABB Transformer Services, IBM Switzerland and the Bern University of Applied Sciences, he has extensive experience in international B2B business.

Total Posts: 14

Author Link: arabic.today/paulammann

A warning sign in Arabic, triangular in shape, featuring a silhouette of a camel, indicating caution ahead possibly due to camel crossings. The background is a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and buildings in the distance.
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Mind the Hamza

A sign in the Saudi desert warns drivers about camels, but doesn't stop at mistakes itself.
A billboard advertising the first halal restaurant in Zakopane, featuring a vibrant dish of grilled chicken served on a bed of yellow rice, garnished with fresh herbs. The sign includes a QR code and details about the location.
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Scan & Correct

A sign for a halal restaurant in Poland. Some of the Arabic text is a bit harder to digest.
Sign instructing to lock the door, featuring Arabic text "لطفاً اقفل الباب" (Please lock door) above, and Arabic text "اسحب" (Pull) below, with a graphic of a door lock mechanism.
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Flying Fathas

You might assume that the Arabic on the signs on an Emirates plane is correct. At least the diacritics (تشكيل) aren't.