Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people. Can you recognise these Arabic words that made their way into English?

There might still be a few weeks to go until Christmas but many of us are already thinking ahead to the new year. A time of new beginnings, if you're expecting a baby in early 2026, you might be ...

Saudi Arabic presents a distinct set of sounds that can be a challenge for learners, especially those whose native language is English. The Arabic sound system has many consonants that are familiar, ...

ABU DHABI, 22nd July 2025 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) recently concluded its vibrant “Karaoke in Arabic” event, held on July 10 and 17 as part of the Centre’s “Summer in Arabic ...

en sing sy in ’n duisend stemme! (But from the womb of Africa / she comes, / from the mouths of slaves, Europeans, and indigenous peoples / she dances to the rhythm / of ancient drums / and handmade ...

Scientists develop an advanced automated system of vowel sounds that can inform learners and speakers how a letter should be pronounced in Arabic. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF ...

A creative Arabic calligraphy artwork showcasing the beauty of the language's script and diacritic intricacies. Credit: Ruba Kharsa An example showcasing SUKOUN's capability to accurately diacritize ...

A newly developed automated system can add vowel sings to computerized Arabic texts, enabling learners and speakers to read them in an easy and accurate manner, scientists reveal. In linguistic jargon ...

Alotaibi YA & Hussain A (2010) Comparative Analysis of Arabic Vowels using Formants and an Automatic Speech Recognition System. International Journal of Signal ...