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Mosalsalat Turki: The Turkish Soap Operas that Mesmerized the Arab World

By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Something found in every Arab household is the common obsession with Turkish Soap Operas, otherwise known as ‘Mosalsalat Turki’. ‘Mosalsalat Turki’ are notorious for portraying dramatic storylines with the most visually appealing actors and actresses. Popularized in the Arab world, Turkish series become dubbed to Modern Standard Arabic … Continued

A Look on Dubai’s Global Village

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The international community should be like Global Village, where individuals from all ethnicities and nations can coexist sharing experiences, cuisine, and traditions. Millions of visitors come to experience the diversity and attractions focused on it. An accurate representation of a global village, the location is home to … Continued

Arab Spring is Over, Done! An Anatomy of Hope—Dashed by the Realities of Raw National Power Against the People

Early film clips of pro-democracy protests in the Middle East and North Africa beginning in 2010 and 2011 gave some hope to Arabs for a different life. Tunisia and Egypt gave the most, initial hope, when authoritarian regimes were toppled by the ‘street.’ John Mason, contributing writer, reports on the struggle shared by Arabs across the region, who just wanted to eliminate corruption and obtain a better quality of life. With the recent arrest of Tunisia’s most prominent opposition leader, Rached Ghannouchi, the Arab World may have lost its last best hope.

NUSACC Hosts its Twelfth Annual Iftar Dinner

“The Most Elegant Iftar in America” Brings Together Top Leaders from Government, Business, and Civil Society “Be good to your neighbors, be good to your friends, be good to your fellow citizens, and be a good human on the surface of the earth.” – Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of … Continued

Arab TV Shows You Must Watch this Ramadan

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year during the month of Ramadan, the MENA region fills the entertainment industry with binge-worthy shows ranging from all genres. Ramadan TV shows are among the most highly awaited of the year, with viewers from the Middle East and throughout the globe settling in to watch … Continued

A Look on Singapore’s Arab Street

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a center for culture, cuisine, and entertainment. It is a cultural neighborhood that honors Singapore’s many ethnic groups. It got its … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event– 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued

Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic art in the Met’s collection dates from the seventh through the twenty-first century. With pieces from as far east as Central Asia and Indonesia and as far west as Spain and Morocco, it has more than 15,000 artifacts that represent the immense diversity and breadth … Continued

Historical Significance of Karnak’s Temple

By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer Location: The Karnak temple is situated on the east bank of the Nile River in the southern Egyptian city of Karnak, which is part of the Luxor Governorate. Karnak Temple, commonly known as Karnak, along with the temples, includes chapels, pylons, and an open-air museum. History of Karnak … Continued

Social Media Mourns Turkey and Syria on Earthquake Disaster

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Southeast Turkey has had at least 81 magnitude-4 quakes, 20 magnitude-5 quakes, three magnitude-6 quakes, and two magnitude-7 quakes in the past two weeks. More than 45,000 people dead, 100,000, if not more, injured, thousands missing, and millions homeless. Approximately 1.5 million people have been left homeless … Continued

5 Arab Inspired Businesses

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bringing awareness to the world about Arab culture is one of the missions of all Arab businesses. These brands are in part created to explore, celebrate, and share the Arab culture in a modern and symbolic way. By crafting products inspired by its people and identity ranging … Continued

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