The National · 9 Oct 2026
‘Jareema’: The Arabic word for crime is deployed in courts and cultural debates
Jareema appears in official police reports and courtrooms, as well as in fierce criticism of songs, films and performances. Our Arabic word of the week means crime and describes an act punishable by law, ranging from theft and fraud to murder. The plural is jaraim, meaning “crimes”. Jareema comes fr
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