It is no wonder this term is used in Arabic soap operas in either romantic exchanges or scenes when a partner begs for ...

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He flips a switch, and a big metal blade starts mixing it, sloshing the thickening goop onto surrounding surfaces. Al-sakhal has been in charge of this process, cooking the soap, for 45 years. MUSA AL ...

Al-sakhal has been in charge of this process, cooking the soap, for 45 years. MUSA AL-SAKHAL: (Speaking Arabic). LONSDORF: He says his father had the job before him. AL-SAKHAL: (Speaking Arabic).