The website and the app now seem to be up and running. Thanks to my Syrian friends for working out an alternative while the server provider took their sweet time with the "unschedule maintenance".

I've successfully written, illustrated, and self-published a children's book (like an early chapter book) titled The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Beast. It's only in English now, but if I sell enough I'll use the funds to publish Arabic versions (MSA+dialects) store.bookbaby.com/book/the-boy-w…

After many years, I'm finally getting back into creative writing. Here is my first short story published in a long time, "Herder of Memories" litbreak.com/herder-of-memo…

Check out my latest podcast on Patreon: Is there an Arabic word for zombie? patreon.com/posts/podcast-…

I'm happy to say that I've published my first article in a peer-reviewed journal, coauthored with my brother Mohammed Abouzahr: Lexical and Lexical-Semantic Comparisons of Classical Arabic and Dialects revues.imist.ma/index.php/IJAL…

My blog article for Aralects talking about the need to address the how we need to start addressing the split between different forms of Arabic (al-Fusha and dialects) in children's education. blog.aralects.com/blog/where-do-…

I'm excited to say that I've been invited to do a session on May 23 as part of TAFL Talks titled Lexical and Lexical-Semantic Overlap between MSA and Dialects—Implications on Learning in Teaching. The talk is online and you can register: upenn.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

My webinar at Vietnam NLP tomorrow 𝐍𝐋𝐏 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐜 Registration: linkedin.com/events/vinnlp-…

I just updated the Sudanese dictionary on The Living Arabic Project from about 2000 entries to over 10,000! Check out the post on Patreon—it's publicly accessible—for a bit more background on the data. Thanks to everyone who supports on Patreon. patreon.com/posts/updated-…

I've made an explainer video about how to use The Living Arabic Project's dictionaries and posted it on Patreon. I made this mainly after a professor said they do a lesson specifically on using the website, and I figured I can lend a hand. patreon.com/posts/explaine…

For centuries, highly educated men were the only people writing Arabic dictionaries. That leaves a host of linguistic gaps for modern lexicographers to fill, writes Hossam Abouzahr. Read the full Op-Ed: al-fanarmedia.org/2025/07/who-ge… #AlFanarMedia

Check out this new explainer video for The Living Arabic Project with some advanced tips like how to find single letter words and some hidden secrets you probably didn't even know you could search for. patreon.com/posts/explaine…

I've been trying to make games for Arabic dialects for a while, and now I've got one: a version of "Wordle" that works with dialects. I called it خسمة بسبعة because the grid is 5x7. You can select a dialect and play to your heart's content. 5x7-94b35e.gitlab.io

For supporters on Patreon, I've now added a new benefit: Removal of ads on The Living Arabic Project. It does require you to make an account on The Living Arabic Project, but that is free and only takes a few minutes. Sign up on Patreon here: patreon.com/c/livingarabic

I've finally gotten back on my Arabic lessons through cooking videos series. This time, I pre-recorded the next 15 episodes and scheduled all the posts (once a week for the next few months, excluding holidays). Here's the latest: patreon.com/posts/arabic-c…

Happy to have been invited by the AADL and give a brief talk introducing Arabic, some learning tips, and why it is so awesome: youtube.com/watch?v=Uo9fa5…

I love it when new resources are made for learning Arabic. Check out Alexander Magidow's translation of Fast Fantasy. It's a great way to have fun with friends and practice your Arabic at the same time. amag111.itch.io/fast-fantasy-ar

I've been working (mainly with my brother) on developing edutainment games for Arabic. Here's the latest: سمن وعسل (or سمنة وعسل , depending on your dialect). It's a card game based on "player-judge" games like Apples-to-Apples: livingarabic.com/samne-w-3asal

Happy to have been invited to join QFI's podcast All Things Arabic to talk about navigating Arabic's multiglossia. youtube.com/watch?v=x4SJyT…