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Dubai

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Dubai (دبي), an emirate and the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, is renowned for its striking modern architecture, luxury shopping experiences, and vibrant nightlife.

A red background with Arabic text stating 'Service Unavailable' and additional text indicating that there is no coverage or high altitude reached, accompanied by illustrations of clouds and an airplane.

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Errabic

Gender matters

When the internet went down on an airplane, a message appeared that raised grammatical questions.

April 21, 2025

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Two people are sitting on a couch facing a TV that displays the word 'Arabic' in stylized white text against a red and orange background, in a cozy room with warm lighting and decorative elements on the walls.

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Translating taboos in Arabic subtitles: key insights

Translating subtitles into Arabic is challenging due to cultural differences and social taboos. A study looked at how subtitles in the US sitcom "Two and a Half Men" dealt with these issues. Here are the key findings and techniques used by the subtitlers.

January 8, 2025

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A person with dark hair and a beard stands in front of a wooden bookshelf filled with various books. The bookshelf contains notable titles including the Encyclopaedia Britannica and several other multilingual books.

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20 questions for: Sami Morcos (#23)

Episode #23 of "9273 roots": An interview with Sami Morcos - the man who created a great website that converts any number into Arabic text.

August 10, 2020

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Four female students in a classroom, wearing pink shirts and gray skirts. One student with long, dark hair and arms crossed appears serious, while another with curly red hair is smiling. A third student is seen from the side, with a bag slung over her shoulder. The fourth student, wearing a hijab, stands in the background, watching.

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Movies & Series

What are the best Arabic series and movies on Netflix?

Netflix offers Arabic movies, series and dramas (musalsalat - مسلسات). Since you can watch them in Arabic with English subtitles, this is a great way to improve your Arabic.

March 1, 2019

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