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In March 2020, International Women’s History Month is Defined by Phenomenal Women

By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer “A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.” –Unknown This March 2020, international acknowledgment of women’s courageous, brave, and exceptional standards of deep moral, ethical, artistic, and educational convictions will be illuminated worldwide. For an immemorial time, women … Continued

Tips on How to Make the Most Out of Your Dubai Holiday in 2020 

Dubai is increasingly becoming a popular travel destination due to its flashy man-made wonders such as the World Island, Dubai Parks, spectacular attractions, and the tallest skyscraper in the world – the Burj Khalifa. However, there are certain things you need to keenly observe to ensure your Dubai venture is not only enjoyable but also … Continued

Oum Ali–The Ancient Egyptian Bread Pudding 

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer They say that necessity is the mother of invention. So when there was leftover stale bread throughout the ages, people loathed throwing out these scraps, especially since food was scarce. In the Arab world, they reinvented bread into other more enticing dishes like fattoush, where the leftover bread was … Continued

Arab Pop Culture is Making Waves in London

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction Over the previous five years, Arab mainstream society in London has had something of a brilliant age from multi-expressive celebrations to Nineties club evenings. This developed commitment to Arab influence comes when Britain has entered a stage that has demonstrated a frame of mind towards Arabs in the … Continued

What Makes Jewelry Unique in the Arab World

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Jewelry has existed since the beginning of time. The discoveries of rare metals, such as gold, silver, and bronze, served as the foundation for luxury. As cultures and empires come and go, so do the stories of where the influences came from in the jewelry. Traditionally, in the Arab … Continued

The Four Arab Films that were Nominated for Academy Awards

By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Four Arab Films were nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, held this past Sunday. While they didn’t win a 92d edition of the Awards golden statue, they are nevertheless worthy of further recognition. Arab America takes a brief look at three of these films, then focuses its lens on … Continued

What You Need To Know About Vaping In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia actively tries to reduce the national smoking rate. Cultural practices, as well as religious beliefs, create a sound base for government initiatives. By 2030, the Kingdom aims to narrow down the percentage of smoking people to 5%, as per WHO standards. However, with the vaping trend, it becomes harder to implement this initiative. … Continued

Nayel Nassar Gets Engaged to Daughter of Microsoft’s Bill Gates

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer A recent story was developed last week of a newly engaged couple. Not just another celebrity engagement in the media, but the daughter of Bill Gates, the multi-billionaire and founder of Microsoft. Jennifer Gates, 23, was recently engaged to 29-year-old, Egyptian equestrian, Nayel Nassar. Gates and Nassar have been … Continued

Bahbah: Trump’s Peace Plan–What About Palestinian Refugees?

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist President Trump’s peace plan states in section XVI, “A just, fair and realistic solution to the Palestinian refugee issue must be found in order to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” Beyond this reasonable statement on the issue of refugees — except when it comes to how you would define … Continued

Beyond the Workout: How Sports Brings Arab People Together

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab World, sports are a vital part of the culture and have a great impact on people across the Arab world. In particular, football (as called there) or soccer (called in the U.S.)  However, other sports thrive in that part of the world as well. For example, … Continued

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