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Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report

Iran’s government has not officially acknowledged the role of these foreign militias.

A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.
Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

The language gap – and why it matters - opinion

Dongola. Qashqash Manuscript.

Polish archaeologists find evidence of legendary king hidden in south Sudan - study

A woman moves her hair while standing on a rooftop as smoke rises in the distance over Tehran following reported explosions in the city, on March 03, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

JCFA International Women’s Day project brings together voices from across the Middle East


Apple launches all-Arabic App Store for developers

General public to follow in September as company aims to tap potential of Middle East market in first-of-its-kind move.

The Apple logo is pictured at its flagship retail store

Could you order a shawarma in Arabic? Duolingo adds new language lessons

The Language platform, which features both a website and an app, releases Arabic study program.

The duolingo platform adds Arabic lessons to its platform

What’s in a name? The background to the Nof Hagalil name-change

The northern town recently decided to rename itself from Nazareth Illit.

A street sign in Jerusalem, in Hebrew it is 'the steps to the religious school' in Arabic the name is 'the steps to the charity' meaning a charity created by Roxilana, the Russian-speaking wife of Suleiman The Magnificent in 1551.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg donates $9,000 to Israeli schools teaching Hebrew, Arabic

Ginsburg decided to divide the award of 250,000 Swedish krona (almost $27,000) evenly between Hand in Hand and two other organizations that also work to promote tolerance.

RUTH BADER GINSBURG appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her Supreme Court confirmation hearing in 1993 – holding a sign made by her grandson.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg donates to Israeli schools teaching Arabic and Hebrew

“From the earliest grades, the children are taught to speak, read, and write in Hebrew and Arabic. They learn the shared values of Jews, Muslims, and Christians."

RUTH BADER GINSBURG appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her Supreme Court confirmation hearing in 1993 – holding a sign made by her grandson.

Most Americans don't want Arabic numerals taught in U.S. schools

CEO of Civic Science John Dick referred to the study as "the saddest and funniest testament to American bigotry we've ever seen in our data," in a Tweet.

Definition of Arabic numerals from Wikipedia

The Arabic movie returns

"We will show movies from a range of genres,” says cinematheque manager Roni Mahadav-Levin. “They will enable the audience to see some of the diverse cinematic work coming from our region.”

Wajib - The Wedding Invetation

Hiding in plain sight

Matti Friedman’s latest work delves into the history of the Mizrahi Jewish immigrants who infiltrated Arab communities to spy and gather intelligence.

SPIES YAAKOV BOKAI (right), Moshe Saadi and Moshe Negbi (left) pose for a photo in 1948.

The dire consequences of rewriting Western-Muslim history

The façade of Al-Aqmar Mosque, built in 1125, after renovation by Herz

Voices from the Arab Press: The face of the airport, the face of a nation

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world

AT BEIRUT-RAFIC Hariri International Airport.