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Arabic word of the week: How 'waha' became a symbol of hope and refuge

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“Arabic word of the week: How 'waha' became a symbol of hope and refuge”

In the vast desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula, the sight of greenery has long brought a sense of relief. For centuries, these fertile places have provided travellers with shelter, communities with sustenance and settlements with the means to survive. Our Arabic word of the week , waha, meaning oasis, describes an area in a desert where water allows vegetation to flourish. Its plural is wahat. Oases have played an essential role in the region's history, supporting agriculture and…

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