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Social media (وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي): Digital platforms and applications that enable users to create, share, and interact with content and each other.
Omar al-Mukhtar and the Airplanes Under the Throne
Omar al-Mukhtar, the Libyan resistance leader who fought Italian colonial rule, is credited with a famous reply about Italian airplanes and the Throne of God. But did he really say it?
How States Reclaim History: Egypt’s Police Day & the Saudi-UAE Rift | Media Arabic Booster 01/26
How does a regime transform January 25 from a revolution anniversary into a Police Day celebration? Why are Saudi activists calling for a UAE tourism boycott? This Media Arabic Booster analyzes Youm7's front-page messaging on Egypt's security state and decodes the Gulf diplomatic war playing out through hashtags like #BoycottUAETourism.
The Human Blockchain: How al-Isnād (الْإِسْنَاد) Verified History Before the Internet
Long before fact-checkers, Islamic scholars built a "human blockchain" called al-Isnād (الْإِسْنَاد) to save the truth from gossip. From the "Golden Chain" of Malik and Nafi to the rigorous "Science of Men," discover how this ancient system of source criticism verified history—and what it can teach us about digital accountability today.
Lisa Schor on How to Get Started in Syrian Arabic
Lisa Schor, an Arabic teacher and doctoral candidate, shares her passion for transforming Arabic education. In this interview, she discusses her book "Akīd!," a textbook for Syrian Arabic beginners, highlighting its practical approach to conversational skills, basic vocabulary, and cultural understanding for A1 level learners.
Jordan’s Political Divisions & The “Shining” New Capital of Egypt | Media Arabic Booster 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.
Documenting War Crimes in Gaza & The Arabic for “Dying” | Media Arabic Booster 11/23
The first issue of the Media Arabic Booster analyzes an argument for documenting war crimes in Gaza, drawing parallels with the Nuremberg trials, and decodes the language of suffering used in Arabic headlines. Learn the vocabulary for international law, forced displacement, and journalistic ethics.
JAIS: An In-Depth Review of the “Arabic ChatGPT”
Media calls Jais the "Arabic ChatGPT," a new AI trained with Arabic data. This article reviews Jais's practical performance on tasks like writing messages, correcting grammar, answering facts, and translating, revealing its current capabilities and limitations.
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Arabic with ChatGPT
ChatGPT has made waves in AI, but how well does it handle Arabic? We test its ability to assist with Arabic vocabulary, grammar, writing, and translation, providing an honest assessment for language learners.
How Do You Say LGBTQI in Arabic? The Answer is in the UN’s Database UNTERM
Standard Arabic dictionaries often miss modern and specialized terms. This article introduces UNTERM, the United Nations' multilingual terminology database, as a powerful tool for accurate Arabic translations, covering complex and sensitive topics.
Egyptian Arabic Slang: Youth Language and New Words from Social Media
Social media significantly shapes Egyptian Arabic slang. This article explores modern youth language, including words like "saahal," "fasheikh," and "beyond," highlighting challenges for learners and insights into evolving Egyptian dialects.
