Learn Modern Standard Arabic Through the News
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عُلَمَاءُ الْآثَارِ يَعْرِضُونَ ذَهَبَ سَفِينَةٍ بَيْزَنْطِيَّةٍ فِي كُرُوَاتِيَا
Archaeologists have presented gold jewelry, coins, and other objects recovered from a Byzantine shipwreck near Croatia’s Mljet Island. The finds indicate that an important person may have been traveling aboard the ship.
مَرْكَبَةٌ رُوبُوتِيَّةٌ تَنْطَلِقُ لِإِطَالَةِ عُمْرِ أَقْمَارٍ صِنَاعِيَّةٍ
A robotic spacecraft and three propulsion modules launched from Florida on a yearlong journey to geosynchronous orbit. The vehicle will install the modules on satellites running low on fuel and can also perform inspections, repairs, and relocation tasks.
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بَرْنَامَجُ الْأَغْذِيَةِ الْعَالَمِيُّ يُحَذِّرُ مِنْ تَفَاقُمِ الْجُوعِ فِي الْأُبَيِّضِ
The World Food Programme says displacement is placing severe pressure on food, water, fuel, and public services in El Obeid. Funding shortages have reduced food rations for people receiving assistance by half.
بَلْجِيكَا تُقِرُّ مَشْرُوعًا لِمَنْعِ بَضَائِعِ الْمُسْتَوْطَنَاتِ
Belgium’s cabinet approved a draft measure that would block imports originating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The draft still requires review and has not yet entered into force.
أَلْعَابُ الْكُومُنْوِلْثِ تَنْطَلِقُ الْيَوْمَ فِي غِلَاسْغُو
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on July 23 and continue through August 2. Up to 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete in ten sports.
مُؤْتَمَرُ الْيُونِسْكُو فِي بَارِيسَ يَدْعُو إِلَى تَسْخِيرِ الْعِلْمِ لِلتَّنْمِيَةِ
UNESCO held the first global conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development in Paris. Discussions addressed open science, research inequalities, public trust, international cooperation, and the launch of the Decade’s global report.
اَلْجَامِعَةُ الْعَرَبِيَّةُ تَدْعَمُ مَسَارًا لِيبِيًّا نَحْوَ الِانْتِخَابَاتِ
The Arab League reaffirmed its support for a Libyan-led political process that seeks to unify state institutions and hold national elections. A recent UN-facilitated dialogue also produced more than 525 recommendations for Libya’s political future.
مِصْرُ تُعِدُّ بَرْنَامَجًا اقْتِصَادِيًّا جَدِيدًا
Egypt’s government is preparing a national economic program for the period after its current IMF reform program ends. The proposed program will have measurable goals and will be discussed with experts before its final announcement.
الْمَغْرِبُ يَعْرِضُ خِبْرَاتِهِ فِي صِنَاعَةِ الطَّيَرَانِ
Morocco is showcasing its aerospace capabilities at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. Its national pavilion brings together manufacturers, startups, an industry association, and a vocational training institute.
جَامِعَةُ الْمَلِكِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ تُكَرِّمُ فَرِيقَ الرُّوبُوتِ الْبَحْرِيِّ
A King Abdulaziz University student team placed seventh in its category at a world underwater robotics championship in Canada. The university and team are exploring ways to develop the robot for marine services.
مُتْحَفُ زَايِدٍ الْوَطَنِيُّ يَصِلُ إِلَى قَائِمَةٍ عَالَمِيَّةٍ لِلْعِمَارَةِ
Zayed National Museum was shortlisted alongside eighteen other projects in the Completed Buildings: Culture category of the 2026 World Architecture Festival Awards. The UAE museum features five steel towers designed to support natural ventilation.
بَدْءُ مِهْرَجَانِ لِيفَرْبُولَ لِلْفُنُونِ الْعَرَبِيَّةِ
The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival began on July 17, 2026, and continues through July 26. Its program includes Yemeni music, an event celebrating Sudanese culture, and a free family day in Sefton Park.
حَمْلَةُ «أَهْلًا بِالصَّيْفِ» تُقَدِّمُ أَنْشِطَةً آمِنَةً لِأَطْفَالِ الْإِسْكَنْدَرِيَّةِ
The “Welcome Summer” campaign is bringing safe cultural, educational, artistic, and sports activities to children and families across Alexandria. Events will continue until September 17, 2026.
«جَلَسَاتُ قَهْوَةٍ» تَجْمَعُ الثَّقَافَةَ الْعَرَبِيَّةَ وَالْمُوسِيقَى فِي لَنْدَنَ
A London family team with Iraqi roots is creating daytime gatherings centered on coffee, Arab and Western music, art, and community. The sold-out project hopes eventually to open a permanent space and expand beyond London.
مُنْتَخَبُ سُورِيَا لِلنَّاشِئَاتِ يَفْتَتِحُ بُطُولَةَ غَرْبِ آسِيَا بِفَوْزٍ
Syria’s under-17 girls’ football team earned a 1–0 opening victory over Saudi Arabia at the West Asian championship in Zarqa, Jordan. Masa Minya scored the match’s only goal in the second half.
جَمَالُ سَجَّاتِي يَفُوزُ بِسِبَاقِ ثَمَانِمِئَةِ مِتْرٍ فِي بُودَابِسْتَ
Algerian runner Djamel Sedjati won the men’s 800-metre race at the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest. He recorded 1:43.19 in a very close finish.