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Author Archives: Ala Abed-Rabbo

The Importance of Education and Careers in the Arab World

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Education in the Arab World – a good education is essential for financial and social growth. Proficiency, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, digital learning, and community and civic accountability is a must for new candidates to the global job market. Education Schooling gives people an understanding of the world … Continued

Saudi Arabian Model Rozana and her Global Success

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Model Rozana In 2013, Model Rawan Abdullah Abu Zeid, Rozana, a Saudi Arabian, moved to Los Angeles, California, to complete a degree in interior design—and pursue her dreams of becoming a model. On Instagram, she has more than 11.3 million followers. The Jubail-born Riyadh-raised model, known as Roz, is … Continued

Syrian Soap Operas and their Popularity in the Arab World

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Syrian Television Series For many years, Arabs have gathered with their families to watch a series of televised drama at the start of Ramadan known as “musalsalat.” The shows usually run for 30 episodes, and an episode airs each day of the holy month. Before the year of 2011, … Continued

The Importance of Respect and Manners in the Arab World

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Greetings and Handshakes Although it is an essential part of decent manners anywhere in the globe is politeness.  However, when it comes to Arabs, it’s the most essential part of their culture.  Arab people in America and everywhere must display respect and politeness to all people.  If these aspects … Continued

Some Syrian Cities and their Glory and History Prior to the War

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Syria, a country in Western Asia, adequately known as the Syrian Arab Republic. The name Syria is historically originated as a broader region. It is roughly equal with the Levant, known in Arabic as “al-Sham.” March of 2011, the country faced a civil war with an armed conflict; many … Continued

Respect, Sacrifice, and Loyalty: Virtues Arab People are Proud of

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs honor and admire the ones they adore. They also highly appreciate and value their friendships or even strangers. Families, in Arab culture, instead of the individual, are the essence of societies where morals and rituals are taught. For Arabs, caring for others is a “must” rather than a … Continued

Some American Celebrities who Fell in Love with Arab or Arab Americans

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Interracial relationships among American celebrities are an interesting one, especially with ones involved with Arabs or Arab Americans. No matter how similar one thinks they are with their partner, cultural and societal differences still arise. However, in the end, such may often make these relations stronger and the individuals … Continued

The Most Common Questions Asked about the Arab Culture

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is a vivid universe, including multiple nations within its boundaries. Literature, language, cuisine, art, architecture, composition, religion, philosophy, and mysticism are all part of the cultural legacy of the Arabs. It may be impossible to speak about a group of people without making overviews about them, … Continued

The Beauty of Sudan in terms of Sites, People, Attire, and Music

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The Republic of Sudan, or Sudan, is a country located in northeastern Africa (see map below). Sudan has a population of 43 million (2020 estimate) and covers 728,215 square miles (1,886,068 square kilometers), making it Africa’s and the Arab World’s third-largest nation. The country’s capital is called Khartoum. Although … Continued

How Arab Americans Manage to Stay Healthy and Well

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have ties to one or more of the Arab League countries, whether they are cultural, ethnic, linguistic, familial, or heritage bonds to their ancestries. It is important for people to care for their health; this is how most Arab Americans do so in terms of following specific … Continued

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