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Egypt (مصر): A country in North Africa, known for its rich history, ancient civilization, and iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Master Classical Arabic Through the Jahiz Institute
Brian Powell, founder of the Jahiz Institute, shares his journey in Arabic studies and talks about his innovative approach to teaching classical Arabic.
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.
Gift Ideas for Arabic Language Lovers: Find Unique Presents (2024)
Christmas and the holidays are just around the corner! Wondering what to get someone who is passionate about learning Arabic and likes Arab culture? Here are some gift ideas that will delight any Arabic enthusiast.
Egypt’s Police, Syria’s Captagon, and a Diplomatic Thaw: A Media Arabic Analysis | MAB 07/24
This issue decodes the complex diplomacy between Turkey, Syria, and Qatar, and examines the shaping of Egypt's "new republic" and its modern police force. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss normalization, refugees, and state power.
The UN ‘List of Shame’ & an Israel-Egypt Gas Dispute: A Media Arabic Briefing | MAB 06/24
This issue decodes the alleged political blackmail behind Egypt's energy crisis and Israel's gas supplies, plus the UN's "List of Shame" declaration. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss energy politics, international pressure, and legal disputes.
Why Is كَأَنَّ a Sister of إِنَّ but لِأَنَّ Is Not?
This article delves into a fascinating Arabic grammar question: Why do classical grammarians list كَأَنَّ as a sister of إِنَّ, but not بِأَنَّ or لِأَنَّ? We explore the nature of the particle كَ, analyze common use cases, and examine examples from the Qur'an and classical poetry to find answers and invite further discussion.
Sudan’s Media Blackout & Gaza’s “Elusive” Truce | MAB 04/24
This issue of the Media Arabic Booster decodes Sudan's shutdown of major Arab news channels as a political pressure tactic and analyzes the language used to describe the "elusive" Gaza truce. Learn the Arabic vocabulary for media censorship, diplomacy, and conflict negotiation.
Jordan’s Political Divisions & The “Shining” New Capital of Egypt | MAB 03/24
This issue decodes the five major political trends dividing Jordanian society over the Gaza conflict and analyzes the language used to praise Egypt's New Capital. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss public opinion, national priorities, and state propaganda.
Which is the Best Arabic Translator? DeepL and Google Translate Tested
DeepL, a popular translation tool, recently added Arabic. This post compares its performance against Google Translate across various Arabic text types, including newspaper articles, literary excerpts, and dialect examples. Find out which machine translation service currently offers more reliable results for your Arabic needs.
How To Watch Arabic TV Channels With IPTV
Want to watch Arabic TV without a satellite dish or costly subscriptions? This guide shows you how to set up IPTV to stream Arabic channels in under five minutes. Learn how to use a web-based player and free M3U playlists to access hundreds of channels from the Middle East and North Africa on your computer or mobile device.
