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Go topBy: Arab America Contributing Writer / Alana Rehman Who are The Sumerians? The Sumerians were the very first inhabitants of Sumer, which we know today as being modern Iraq. Sumer is often considered to be one of the worlds earliest civilizations, being located in southern Mesopotamia. The land of Sumer was between the Euphrates and Tigris … Continued
The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm, as part of the weekend-long celebration of Arab culture, art, film, and music at the “Taking Back Our … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Ancient Mesporamia, which makes up modern day Iraq, is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization”, being home to powerful civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, and Bablyonians. These civilizations ruled the region dating all the way back to 10,000 BCE and there are still … Continued
The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs recently returned to the Palestinian Authority a rare Assyrian ceremonial spoon almost 3,000 years old. On being looted from a site near the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Koum, the Iron Age spoon ended up in the hands of a Manhattan antiquities collector. Contributing writer John Mason, writes about this story, including Israeli reporting on the return of the looted artifact, which differed sharply from outside reports. One such story was titled, “US spoon-feeds the Palestinian Authority a looted artifact.” Other Israeli press reports suggested that there is no proof of the object’s Palestinian cultural character.
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Qatar Museum has opened an exhibition in honor of Palestine and the Palestinians. The Labor of Love exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the discovery of tatreez (embroidery). It showcases the history of tatreez and how it has been woven into the fabric of Palestinian society. History … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Kuwait is a small Gulf Country in the Middle East, slightly larger than Qatar, that is known for its large oil reserves. But Kuwait has far more than just oil, it contains a rich culture and history that is observable as soon as you enter the country. … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Eighty years ago from October to November 1942, the Second Battle of El Alamein took place in Egypt during World War Two in what is considered to be a turning point in the war to stop the Nazis from advancing into the Middle East and the … Continued
By: Karizma Avila / Arab America Contributing Writer Cleopatra’s intelligence was one of the many traits that guided her successful reign in ancient Egypt. Ensuring no man would ever find her tomb, she has outsmarted experts for centuries in their search to find her. Her intelligence is still remarkable today, as a woman-led archaeologist team … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer The first documented Arab immigrants of the United States largely came from the Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine areas in the 1890s. This led to the founding of a Christian-majority neighborhood known as “Little Syria.” Arab immigration then continued in a series of three more waves. The second … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya. It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … Continued
The Arab America Foundation hosted its second in-person CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-6, 2022. During the entire Summit, the Arab America Foundation engaged over 25 speakers and more than 450 attendees. The event featured an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community advocacy, engagement, and leadership. Moreover, participants had … Continued
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