Common English Mistakes by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing in English.

Category:Journalism & Media
Writing for news, articles, and investigative reports.
Common Users:Journalists, Bloggers, Columnists.
Mistake Example #1

Journalism & Media / Editorial

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

In recent years, climate change has become anurgent issue inthe United Arab Emirates. As temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift, we must take action to protect ourenvironment. GThe government has introduced new policies to reduce carbon emissions, but it isthe responsibility of every citizen to contribute. By adopting sustainable practices, we can ensure abetter future for our children.


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Vince, United States

"This was already very well-written – I just made a few minor changes to fill in missing articles :)"

In recent years, climate change has become an urgent issue in the United Arab Emirates. As temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift, we must take action to protect our environment. The government has introduced new policies to reduce carbon emissions, but it is the responsibility of every citizen to contribute. By adopting sustainable practices, we can ensure a better future for our children.

In recent years, climate change has become urgent issue in United Arab Emirates. As temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift, we must take action to protect environment. Government has introduced new policies to reduce carbon emissions, but it is responsibility of every citizen to contribute. By adopting sustainable practices, we can ensure better future for our children.

Mistake Example #2

Journalism & Media / Feature Story

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Inthe bustling city of Dubai, there is afestival that capturesthe heart of everyone who visits. The Dubai Shopping Festival isan event like no other, where you can find everything from luxury brands to local crafts. As you walk through thevibrant streets, you can hear music and see performances that bring joy to people of all ages. It is truly anexperience that showcasesthe rich culture and modern spirit of theUnited Arab Emirates.


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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed correcting to add missing articles."

In the bustling city of Dubai, there is a festival that captures the heart of everyone who visits. The Dubai Shopping Festival is an event like no other, where you can find everything from luxury brands to local crafts. As you walk through the vibrant streets, you can hear music and see performances that bring joy to people of all ages. It is truly an experience that showcases the rich culture and modern spirit of the United Arab Emirates.

In bustling city of Dubai, there is festival that captures heart of everyone who visits. The Dubai Shopping Festival is event like no other, where you can find everything from luxury brands to local crafts. As you walk through vibrant streets, you can hear music and see performances that bring joy to people of all ages. It is truly experience that showcases rich culture and modern spirit of United Arab Emirates.

Mistake Example #3

Journalism & Media / Interview Transcript

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience in thejournalism field? Interviewee: Yes, I have worked as ajournalistin Dubai for five yearsin Dubai. I covered many important events, including Expo 2020. I believe that being ajournalist requires strong communication skills and an ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.


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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added some missing articles and made some other small changes. Nice job!"

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience in the journalism field? Interviewee: Yes, I have worked as a journalist in Dubai for five years. I covered many important events, including Expo 2020. I believe that being a journalist requires strong communication skills and an ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience in journalism field? Interviewee: Yes, I have worked as journalist for five years in Dubai. I covered many important events, including Expo 2020. I believe that being journalist requires strong communication skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

Mistake Example #4

Journalism & Media / Investigative Report

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Ina recent investigation, we discovered thata local factory in Sharjah has been violating environmental regulations. Residents reported that thefactory emits harmful chemicals into theair, causing health issues inthe community. Authorities are now conductinga thorough inspection to ensure compliance with thelaw andto protect public health.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing articles, among other fixes. "

In a recent investigation, we discovered that a local factory in Sharjah has been violating environmental regulations. Residents reported that the factory emits harmful chemicals into the air, causing health issues in the community. Authorities are now conducting a thorough inspection to ensure compliance with the law and to protect public health.

In recent investigation, we discovered that local factory in Sharjah has been violating environmental regulations. Residents reported that factory emits harmful chemicals into air, causing health issues in community. Authorities are now conducting thorough inspection to ensure compliance with law and protect public health.

Mistake Example #5

Journalism & Media / News Article

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Ina recent event, Dubai hostedan international conference on climate change, attracting experts from aroundthe world. The conference aimed to address urgent issues related to global warming and its impact onthe environment. Attendees discussed various strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices. This event highlights theimportance of collaboration between nations to tackle theclimate crisis effectively.


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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I just needed to fill in some missing articles."

In a recent event, Dubai hosted an international conference on climate change, attracting experts from around the world. The conference aimed to address urgent issues related to global warming and its impact on the environment. Attendees discussed various strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices. This event highlights the importance of collaboration between nations to tackle the climate crisis effectively.

In recent event, Dubai hosted international conference on climate change, attracting experts from around world. The conference aimed to address urgent issues related to global warming and its impact on environment. Attendees discussed various strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices. This event highlights importance of collaboration between nations to tackle climate crisis effectively.

Mistake Example #6

Journalism & Media / Op-Ed

Overuse of passive voice

In recent years, it has been observed that the cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates is being preserved with great effort. The traditional crafts and arts are being promoted by vVarious organizations,are promoting the traditional arts andcrafts and encouraging the younger generationis being encouraged to participate in these activities. It is believed that tThrough these initiatives, the rich history of the UAE will hopefullybe kept alive for future generations.


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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I changed some of the passive voice constructions to the active voice and made a few stylistic improvements."

In recent years, it has been observed that the cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates is being preserved with great effort. Various organizations are promoting the traditional arts and crafts and encouraging the younger generation to participate in these activities. Through these initiatives, the rich history of the UAE will hopefully be kept alive for future generations.

In recent years, it has been observed that the cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates is being preserved with great effort. The traditional crafts and arts are being promoted by various organizations, and the younger generation is being encouraged to participate in these activities. It is believed that through these initiatives, the rich history of the UAE will be kept alive for future generations.

Mistake Example #7

Journalism & Media / Press Release

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

For immediate release:The Dubai Tourism Board is excited to announce theopening ofa new cultural festival in thecity. EAn event will take place atthe famous Dubai Creek and will feature performances from local artists. We invite themedia to join us for acelebration and toexperience the rich heritage of UAE.


Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added some articles and made a couple of other minor changes. Nice job!"

For immediate release: The Dubai Tourism Board is excited to announce the opening of a new cultural festival in the city. An event will take place at the famous Dubai Creek and will feature performances from local artists. We invite the media to join us for a celebration and to experience the rich heritage of UAE.

For immediate release: Dubai Tourism Board is excited to announce opening of new cultural festival in city. Event will take place at famous Dubai Creek and will feature performances from local artists. We invite media to join us for celebration and experience rich heritage of UAE.