One of the fastest-growing sectors and businesses in the Middle East are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Some estimates are predicting that by 2022 the sector will bring in about $920USD billion to the Gulf Cooperation Council members alone. Add to that the fact that more than 40% of the GCC’s population is under 25. You can see why many countries within the council promote...
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Some of the biggest and best zoos in the world are located in the Middle East. Therefore, if you travel to the Arab world, add a trip to the zoo to your travel itinerary. Sure, they’ll have the names of the animals in Arabic with pictures. In fact, they’ll probably even have the names of animals in Arabic and English so you won’t miss your...
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Forrest Gump’s momma may be famous for always having said that “Life is like a box of chocolates …” However, my momma was famous for always having said “‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ go a long way.” This is true whether it’s saying “Thank you” in Chinese or “Please” in Arabic. In other words, no matter the language, being polite will usually get you what you...
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It is not common that certain stories make it to historical books. The kind of world literature that lecturer’s and teachers teach students in schools. The Arabian Nights is a work of art that is one of the best influences by the Arabic and Islamic world. This contribution sheds light on so many life lessons through a number of different stories in one set. The Arabian...
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Many people visit the Arab world to check out its striking landscapes and rich history. Still others visit the Middle East because they enjoy the wide array of flora and fauna they find only in this region. Today, Kaleela takes you on a journey to learn about some of that wildlife. In particular, we look at the two most widely common species of deer –...
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The Arab world inspires the world through its culture. Part of these traditions lies the stories of heroes. The most prominent one is The Seven Voyages of Sinbad story. This one is so good, it’s hard to put it down even after all these years. Of course, like all other Arabian stories, there are lessons or morals. These morals started in the Arab world and made...
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One of the best ways to learn Arabic is through a person. Yes, we mean a language partner. But how do you find one? And why should you in the first place? Well, we are here to answer all these questions and more. Let’s dig into the art of having an Arabic partner. The Skills are All Merged Learning English is all about the four skills together,...
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