Food
A popular Arabic dip made of chickpeas and tahini.
Hummus
An Arab country that hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Qatar
The term used for the written form of Modern Standard Arabic used in books, news, and official documents
Fus-ha
This Lebanese singer is often called "The Queen of Arab Pop".
Nancy Ajram
In Levantine Arabic, this word means "a lot"
Kteer كتير
A fruit usually served with milk as a dessert, especially during the month of Ramadan.
Tamr/Dates
The river that runs through Egypt and is essential to its agriculture.
Nile River
The city that is home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Jerusalem (Al Quds)
The Iraqi-American YouTuber and beauty entrepreneur behind a global makeup brand
Huda Kattan (Huda Beauty)
This dialect says "اللي يخاف من العفريت يطلع له" which means "what you fear may come true".
Egyptian Arabic
A spice that is essential to make falafel, one of the most popular Arabic dishes recognized around the world.
Cumin
The country that is located in both Africa and Asia.
Egypt
The Arabic word meaning "homeland" or "nation", commonly used in political and cultural contexts.
Watan
This Egyptian footballer is one of the most famous Arab athletes in the world and plays for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah
This dialect says "اللي ما يعرف الصقر يشويه" which means "someone who doesn't understand the value of something will misuse it."
Gulf Arabic
Eaten in Egypt during the spring festival of Sham El-Nessim, this heavily salted and fermented fish dish is considered a tradition.
Feseekh
An Arab country that contains the highest point in North Africa, Mount Toubkal.
Morocco
The city in Iraq that was a major center of learning during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Baghdad
The long-running Syrian historical drama series known for its depiction of old Damascus neighborhoods.
Bab Al-Hara
This dialect says "البتلعب بالنار بتحرق صباعها" which means "play with fire and you'll get burned".
Sudanese Arabic
This Yemeni honeycomb-style bread is traditionally served with honey or clarified butter (samn).
Khaliat Al-Nahl (Bee-Hive bread)
A mountain range runs through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
The Atlas Mountains
The first Arab woman to travel to space in 2023.
Rayyanah Barnawi
The Lebanese singer behind the hit song "Ya Ghayeb".
Fadel Shaker
This dialect says "برشة" which means "a lot".
Tunisian Arabic