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Arabic numbers have a rich history. The numeral system used worldwide today originated from Arabic-speaking mathematicians. Learn how to count in Arabic, including both Eastern Arabic numerals used in the Middle East and the Western Arabic numerals used internationally.
The Arabic-speaking world uses two numeral systems. Eastern Arabic numerals (used in Egypt, the Gulf, and other regions) look different from the Western Arabic numerals (0-9) used globally, though both share the same origin.
Arabic numerals, including the concept of zero, were transmitted to Europe through Arabic-speaking scholars during the Middle Ages. This revolutionized mathematics and commerce worldwide.