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SEC: New learning materials will comply with Qatar’s ‘religious and cultural traditions’

The Supreme Education Council has promised Qatar’s schools new learning resources that will making teaching Arabic “easy” and comply with the country’s religious and cultural traditions, local media reports. The…

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Qatar finally starts naming and shaming rogue companies – but only in Arabic

In a significant departure from past practices, the Consumer Protection Department has started naming and shaming Qatar shops that violate the country’s consumer protection laws, the Peninsula reports. Any outlet…

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Can you say that in Arabic?

Hands down, one the most common resolutions expats make upon moving to Qatar is learning the native language, Arabic. And hands down, it is one of the fastest goals to…

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New law: Arabic must be primary language on billboards

Despite the widespread use of English in Qatar, Arabic should be the main language used on billboards, according to new marketing regulations that have been signed into law by Qatar’s…

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Study: Bedouin language ‘diminishing’

Study: Bedouin language ‘diminishing’ The Peninsula reports: Bedouin mothers now prefer speaking Arabic in public places than their native tongues to prevent themselves from being left out in the Qatari…

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Report: Arabic fastest growing language on Twitter

The number of tweets in Arabic has grown some 2,000 percent in the past year, making it the fastest growing language on Twitter, France-based company Semiocast reports. The top 5 languages…

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Qatar University announces new Masters in Arabic Language degree program

Qatar University announces new Masters in Arabic Language degree program Qatar University is next year launching a masters degree program in Arabic, with admissions beginning in February. It would be…

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