Open AccessThe Creation of Arabish: How Young People are Adapting Technology to Communicate in the Arab World
Author(s) -
Mae Al Hajjaj
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7790
Subject(s) - icon , identity (music) , internet privacy , advertising , communication , psychology , sociology , computer science , aesthetics , business , art , programming language
For Arabs living abroad with a QWERTY keyboard, Arabish is the only option if they want to communicate with their friends and family. Arabish is a teen language. It has become an icon and gives teens the Arab identity they are seeking.