Keywords: Arabic


Asia reshapes the world’s linguistic landscape in 2026

The global language map is increasingly reflecting the demographic and economic changes reshaping the world. In 2026, English remains the most widely spoken language worldwide, but the growing weight of Asian languages highlights the shifting balance of population, culture and economic influence toward......

United Nations warns gum arabic trade could help finance Sudan conflict

The United Nations has warned that the international trade in gum arabic could unintentionally contribute to financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging governments and companies to strengthen oversight of supply chains linked to the country. The warning comes as Sudan's conflict continues to......

Mawazine 2026: Marwa Nagy delivers powerful Tarab performance in Rabat

The 21st edition of the Mawazine Festival continued to showcase major Arab musical talents as Egyptian singer Marwa Nagy delivered a deeply expressive performance at the Théâtre National Mohammed V in Rabat on Sunday evening. Blending technical vocal mastery with emotional intensity, the......

Marrakech Comedy Festival unveils its first edition lineup celebrating emerging comic talent

A landmark festival comes to life The Marrakech Comedy Festival is set to make its debut from June 4 to 6, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, bringing together some of the most promising voices in French-language and Arabic-language comedy. The festival's organizers have unveiled......

Moroccan music legend Abdelwahab Doukkali dies at 84

Abdelwahab Doukkali, one of the most influential figures in Moroccan and Arab music, has died at the age of 84 in Casablanca, marking the end of an era for the country’s cultural and artistic scene. Born in Fes, Doukkali rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of the pioneers of modern Moroccan......

Jannat Mahid releases a spiritual song for Ramadan 2026

This Ramadan, Moroccan singer Jannat Mahid has chosen to step away from the high-energy world of commercial hits, presenting instead a deeply spiritual new song tailored to the sacred atmosphere of Ramadan. The piece reflects her commitment to meaningful artistry, resonating with an audience seeking......

Apple adds Arabic ChatGPT support to CarPlay while keeping Siri intact

Apple is taking a significant step toward integrating artificial intelligence into its ecosystem by preparing to enable ChatGPT in Arabic on CarPlay, the company’s in-car interface. This new feature will allow users to interact with OpenAI’s conversational AI directly via voice commands from......

Voice AI at GITEX Global: ZIWO Drives Innovation Across MENA

The global spotlight is set on GITEX Global, the premier tech event taking place from October 13-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes center stage as it continues to reshape industries worldwide, moving from experimental labs to real-world applications. Dubai-based......

Morocco launches Arabic cybersecurity platform to bolster digital safety

Bridging the language gap in cybersecurity BEAMTEL, a Moroccan company specializing in 5G security and critical infrastructure protection, has unveiled CyberPlatform, the country’s first cybersecurity awareness platform fully available in Arabic. Founded by Tibari Jlil, this initiative aims to......