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These Arabic words are commonly used in everyday English ⊕
Hundreds of Arabic words are used in the English language today, and there are surprising stories behind them.
From A for algebra to T for tariffs: Arabic words used in English speech ○
Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people. Can you recognise these Arabic words that made their way into English?
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British law student jailed for 25 years in Dubai 'hellhole' prison over cocaine charges after trial held in Arabic to be freed ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Mia O'Brien, 23, was arrested in the Middle Eastern city in October 2024 after 50g of cocaine - worth around £2,500 in the UK - was allegedly found in a flat stormed by police during a party.
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People smugglers hand out 'cheat' manual to migrants telling them to use 'Bidoon' loophole to gain asylum in UK ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
A 25-page booklet, written in Arabic, is said to tell migrants how to pretend to be from the Bidoon, or Bedoon, a largely stateless Arab minority in Kuwait.
The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah ⊖
Jamal Khashoggi’s plight and murder was a warning sign for the US, of the impending loss of freedom and censorship that would sweep the country
The first time I ever used the words “alhumdulilah”, whi…
Mulatu Astatke review – father of Ethio-jazz still innovating during farewell tour ⊕
EFG Jazz festival, Royal Festival Hall, London
The pioneering 81-year-old vibes player, keyboardist and percussionist creates a controlled whirlwind of experimentation and excitement
Absolutely nothing…
Gen Z’s ‘first lady’: how Rama Duwaji, Mamdani’s wife, speaks to a new era of political fashion ⊕
The 28-year-old artist’s style steers clear of the political wife cosplay of pastel skirt suits in favor of something more playful and youthful yet still elegant
It is the most traditional of assets f…
What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name? ○
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York's newest mayor reflects the city he will govern.
Zohran Mamdani’s speechwriter on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’ ⊖
The mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles and his rival’s father. Julian Gerson explains how the two collaborated on the ‘love letter to New York’
In his victory speech …