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United Nations (الأمم المتحدة): An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries. It has 193 member states and works on a wide range of issues, including human rights, sustainable development, and humanitarian aid. The UN’s headquarters is located in New York City, with additional offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague.
Terror Plots, Tragedies, and Water Wars in Iraq | Media Arabic Booster 08/25
This issue breaks down how Arab media reports on national crises, with a deep dive into Iraq’s escalating water shortage and Turkey's controversial role. We also analyze the linguistic battle over the term DAESH.
Why Arabic is the Master Key to Learning Swahili, Farsi, Hebrew & More
Ever noticed the echoes of Arabic in Swahili or Farsi? For the aspiring polyglot, Arabic provides a massive head start. In this guest article, Dr. Roger Anderson explores the fascinating and often surprising lexical ties to Swahili, Indonesian, Hebrew, and Farsi, showing how the 'master key' works.
US Air Disaster, AI Stock Impact & Syria’s Economic Future | Media Arabic Booster 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 | Media Arabic Booster 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.
Egypt’s Police, Syria’s Captagon, and a Diplomatic Thaw: A Media Arabic Analysis | Media Arabic Booster 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 | Media Arabic Booster 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.
Egypt’s View on Palestine, Kuwait’s Mourning & An Election “Win” | Media Arabic Booster 12/23
This issue decodes an Egyptian intellectual's view on the Palestinian cause and analyzes the language used for major national events, including elections and the death of Kuwait's Emir. Learn the vocabulary for political analysis, solidarity, and official announcements.
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.
“I went from zero to fluent in Levantine Arabic in one year” | Uchechi Kalu | 9273 Roots #28
After struggling with traditional methods in college, Nigerian-American writer Uchechi Kalu tried a new approach. Using mass immersion, she went from zero to fluent in Levantine Arabic in just one year. She explains her method and why you should believe in possibility.
“I drove 4 hours across mountains for an Arabic class” | Marco Rateitschak | 9273 Roots #27
What drives a Berlin-born economist to travel four hours across the Hajar mountains for an Arabic class? Marco Rateitschak discusses his 15-year career with Middle East investors, his love for Gulf Arabic, and why he believes every new language makes you a new person.
