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10 Ways to Enjoy Arab Culture in Washington, DC

By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still various ways to experience Arab culture. This article will introduce you 10 ways to enjoy Arab culture in Washington, DC. 1. Enjoy Virtual Art Exhibitions The Middle East Institute, the oldest think tank focused on the Middle Eastern region in Washington, DC, … Continued

Medical and Non Medical Tourism in Jordan

By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Jordan is considered to be one of the few places where it is hard to find natural disadvantages. That goes back to its beautiful nature and overall natural resources. Jordan, along with several other countries, is known for its hot springs. Often these hot springs are used for … Continued

Arab American Women in Television News

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In the last couple of years, there has been a growth in the discussion about representation on television. Many people are starting to speak up about the lack of race, weight, or gender in shows and movies. They are tired of seeing one type of person, specifically one type … Continued

Sultans of Swing: Arab Influences on American Music

By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer To the average listener, Arab music strikes an exotic and often disharmonious tone due to a difference in the structure and lack of popularity. Much of the music we hear today is based on Western European traditions of harmony, theory, and structure, but Arab music follows a distinct path … Continued

The Historic Connection Between Egypt and Greece

By: Amana Tashfee/ Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian-Greek Relations  Ever wondered about the relationship between Egypt and Greece? These are two very different countries that share a similarly rich history. Egypt and Greek relations date all the way back to 600 BC when the Greeks often toured Egypt. The two countries shared historical ties and … Continued

Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Engages 29 Speakers in Public Service, Outreach, Business, and Culture

Last week, February 1-5, the Arab America Foundation hosted 29 speakers who came together for the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit.  350 online registrants connected throughout the five-day summit in addition to coverage in the Arab World and other regions via Al Jazeera’s Mubasher/Live broadcast channel. The Summit explored Arab American unity and identity with … Continued

CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 5–Connecting with Our Culture

The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run from Feb. 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer On Day 5 of the Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit, we will get to meet some of the entertainers who are making a splash in their … Continued

5 Innovative Arab Women: Artists Pushing the Boundaries of Gender

By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer              Surrounded by a strong patriarchy, art in the Middle East mainly encompasses work through a certain lens. There is a dearth of female artists who are pursuing art within the Middle East. Many comment on the role of women through their respective experiences. … Continued

A Christmas Netflix Special for Everyone: “Saladin” (1963) of Jerusalem

By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer “Saladin” (1963), directly translated from its original Arabic title “Saladin the Victorious” (الناصر صلاح الدين) was an incredibly successful film at the time of its release. Older generations can appreciate the filmography and the star-studded cast. Classic Egyptian film legends including Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Umar El-Hariri, and Nadia … Continued

From Talk to Podcast, Here is The Dearborn Girl

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer Podcasts continue to grow in numbers, especially since they can be started by just about anyone, and can reach many people with apps like Spotify. Two girls with big dreams bring what they are looking for in life by starting their very own podcast. As for Rima Fadlallah, pictured … Continued

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