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Go topBy Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1970, Egypt found itself in a precarious position. Although still regarded as the preeminent power in the Middle East, the country was growing increasingly weak. The decline of Arab Nationalism, compounded by the recent defeat in the 1967 Arab-Israeli … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts, and suburbs worldwide. But how many of us have seen an Israeli bulldozer at work? Many Palestinians, for certain, rush this way and that to grab furnishings, documents, and clothes from their homes before … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, calls for the creation of a Lebanese Historic Recognition System to preserve Lebanon’s rich architectural heritage. Through his personal experience restoring the Daoud Corm house, Hage highlights the urgent need for a legal framework to protect Lebanon’s built heritage. By … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the fleeing of Bashar al-Assad from Syria, nationalist ideals and teachings have slowly left school curricula within Syria. Syria’s “new government”, a group of Islamist led authorities, have vowed to remove all Assad teachings from Syrian schools and replace them with traditional Islamic teachings. In a … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, the Arab world has witnessed the rise of powerful queens whose legacies often remain overshadowed by their male counterparts. Arab America, content contributing writer Rania Basria talks about how these women ruled with strength, vision, and wisdom, shaping the course of their nations. One such … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC, January 17, 2025–The Arab America Foundation (AAF) welcomes the Justice Department’s announcement yesterday regarding its investigation and subsequent settlement with AWH Orlando Property LLC, the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. The settlement follows allegations of discriminatory practices that led to the last-minute cancellation of the … Continued
Iberian Peninsula. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Spain’s rich and lively past is closely linked to the influence of Arab-Muslim civilization. From 711 to 1492, Al-Andalus, a Muslim-ruled province on the Iberian Peninsula, served as a cultural, scientific, and intellectual bridge between the Islamic world and medieval Europe. … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the Arab Spring Protests of 2010 and 2011, Tunisian rap and hip-hop music became increasingly popular within the Middle East. This was due primarily to a young rapper, El Général, an artist from northern Tunisia, and the success of his most popular song Ṛayīs li-Blād (Head … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Known as the “Qasioun Eagles,” the Syrian national football team has a rich legacy distinguished by prominent players and spectacular games that have permanently changed its supporters. Syrian football has brought pride and optimism to its country over the years despite political and financial obstacles by means … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Several of the states in the Arab world are ruled by monarchies; Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Morocco are just a few examples of monarchies that exist there. However, only a few monarchical families can claim ancestry back to the Prophet Muhammad himself – one of these is … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer With music and dance at the core of its customs, the Middle East boasts one of the richest cultural legacies in the world. Middle Eastern music captures themes of love, celebration, and spirituality, from the complex melodies of the oud to the hypnotic rhythms of the darbuka. … Continued
Map of Libya and Egypt 1977 – Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Egyptian-Libyan War of 1977, often known as the Four-Day War, was a brief but major battle between two neighboring North African countries: Egypt and Libya. Rania Basria, Content Contributing Writer of Arab America, delves into … Continued
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