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The Meaning Behind Arab Country Names

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where country names come from and what they mean? In the case of Arab countries, many of their names are deeply rooted in their history, and in this article we are going to explore the meaning behind different Arab country names to understand … Continued

Arab Filmmakers Make Their Mark at Venice Film Festival

By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer This year, a number of Arab filmmakers made their international debuts at the 79th Annual Venice International Film Festival, which ended this weekend. This stunning selection included films from Algeria, Morocco, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iraq offering an eclectic mix that deals with such themes as immigration, … Continued

Amazing Rock Artists from around the Arab World

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Author Rock music established itself in the early 1940s in the United States. Throughout time the popularity of this genre of music is typically characterized by its rhythm esthetic, and the use of particular musical instruments. Foundationally speaking, it is a music of the people. Rock music was … Continued

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Algeria

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria is a North African country with the Mediterranean Sea to its North and the Sahara Desert to its south. Algeria has a rich history and vibrant culture, and this is demonstrated through its sites found on the UNESCO world heritage list. The UNESCO world heritage list … Continued

12 Fun Facts About Algeria You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Although they may share a common language and religion, each country in the Arab world is unique. Between different histories, heritage, and even things that we think of as small, like weather, the Arab world and the countries in it are incredibly special. Algeria, known for having a large … Continued

An Update on the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … Continued

‘From the Desert Sands of the Sahara Comes North African Rock Music Stardom’: Meet Tinariwen, the Tuareg Musicians Redefining the Sounds of Protest Songs in Algeria, Libya, and Mali

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Tinariwen’s History: Who is the North African band, Tinariwen, and why is their music so important? Today, let us meet them and listen to the wonderful sounds of Tinariwen. “Tinariwen is the plural form of ténéré in the Tamasheq language. The name means ‘deserts’, so the band’s … Continued

Recent Wildfires in the Arab World

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Wildfires have been headlining the news in recent weeks, with massive wildfires erupting in places like Siberia, the western and northern United States, Greece, and Turkey. While wildfires are a natural occurrence that can be caused by abnormal weather, poor management of wildland areas, or just bad … Continued

Eight Best Caves in the Arab World That You Should Explore

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that the Arab World is home to a myriad of different caves to explore? Here are eight different cave systems within different countries in the Arab World that will surely amaze and astound you. Umm Jarasan Umm Jarasan, the longest cave in the Arab … Continued

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