Fully vocalized Modern Standard Arabic news lessons for intermediate learners, with audio, English translations, and vocabulary support.
Workers and residents joined Spain’s first general strike in 14 years to demand action on rising housing costs. Unions reported more than three million demonstrators, while police reported 115 arrests linked to strike-related incidents.
The Sifr Prize awarded five essays and named 16 honorable mentions in its contest for science and technology ideas addressing problems in the Arab world. The selected topics include earthquake records, rare diseases, and damaged soil in southern Lebanon.
Tunisia’s two parliamentary chambers began reviewing the proposed 2027 state budget on November 9. The plan estimates total funding at 82.402 billion dinars and includes priorities such as public services, investment, and social support.
A sand cliff collapsed onto tents at a displacement camp in Deir al-Balah during heavy rain. Five people, including three children, were killed, and five others were injured.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh and other areas on November 8. Falling fragments caused limited damage to an Aramco building, with no casualties reported by the Energy Ministry.
Egypt’s under-17 team won the Gulf Cup in Doha, beating the UAE 3–1 in the final. Egypt won all its matches in the tournament.
Saudi-Palestinian artist Dana Awartani opens a London exhibition of clay-tile installations recreating historic mosaic patterns from Arab-world sites. The show highlights traditional craft and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Seven European ice hockey federations say they will not play Russia at the 2027 world championship after a sports court ruling. Germany is considering whether to remain host, while sponsors review their support.
Researchers combined satellite radar, underground electrical surveys, and a small excavation to investigate an ancient building at Buto in Egypt. They also found a thick sand layer beneath its mudbrick walls.
The United Nations condemned the attack on Qatar’s Al Mayeda gas carrier and called for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The company said no crew members were injured and no environmental damage occurred.
