Browse Tag
اِسْتَفْعَلَ
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The Arabic pattern اِسْتَفْعَلَ and how it can be used.
Syria’s Crossroads: The Israel-Iran Conflict & The Damascus Church Bombing | MAB 06/25
Dive deep into the Syrian conflict with our June 2025 Media Arabic Booster. We analyze the aftermath of the Damascus church bombing, explore the history and etymology of the notorious Shabbiha militias, and provide expert vocabulary analysis for advanced Arabic learners.
Egypt’s Economy & the Dawn of a New Middle East | MAB 05/25
Understand the forces shaping a new Middle East. Our analysis breaks down Egypt's economic news and regional power shifts, with key Arabic vocab for learners.
From Washington to Gaza: Decoding Two Major Debates in Arabic Media | MAB 04/25
Two vastly different fronts in today's news: We examine the global economic shockwaves of a US trade war and the deeply personal, regional politics of the Gaza border as seen through the eyes of a Palestinian writer.
Egypt’s Inflation and Russia’s Libyan Strategy | MAB 03/25
We look past the usual headlines to analyze two key developing stories. This month: an inside look at Egypt's changing inflation rate and an in-depth analysis of Russia's strategic military expansion into southern Libya with General Haftar.
Arabic Vocabulary for Diplomacy: Analyzing ‘Rift’ (قطيعة) and ‘Sanctions’ (عقوبات) | MAB 02/25
This month (02/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: The U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia, and how the U.S. is trying to stop the flow of money to Lebanon through Iraq.
US Air Disaster, AI Stock Impact & Syria’s Economic Future | MAB 01/25
In this issue, we break down how Arabic newspapers report on a US plane crash, an AI startup hitting the stock market, and the return of powerful businessmen to Syria. Learn the specific Arabic terms you need to discuss disaster reporting, tech finance, and political negotiations.
Decoding the Fall of Assad and Hamas’s Political Pivot | MAB 12/24
In this issue, we break down Arabic media coverage of Bashar al-Assad's fall in Syria. Learn the key vocabulary used to report on the end of a regime and the complex political maneuvering of groups like Hamas.
Saudi Arabia’s BRICS Balancing Act & How Arab Media Covered Sinwar’s Death | MAB 10/24
This issue explores Saudi Arabia's complex geopolitical strategy regarding the BRICS bloc and analyzes how Arabic media reported on Yahya Sinwar's death. Learn key vocabulary for discussing international relations, sovereignty, and conflict.
Hezbollah Under Attack & Iran’s “Soft Power” Play in Sudan | MAB 09/24
This issue examines the Arabic media's response to the attacks on Hezbollah and the death of Hassan Nasrallah, plus a deep dive into Iran's strategy in Sudan. Learn the vocabulary used to discuss military strikes, assassinations, and geopolitical influence.
Decoding Syria’s Media Boycott of Nasrallah & UAE Consumer News | MAB 08/24
This issue decodes the Syrian regime's media boycott of Hezbollah's Nasrallah and examines a report on high car repair prices in the UAE. Learn the vocabulary for analyzing political rifts and understanding consumer affairs in Arabic.
