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Morraq – Meat and Rice Stew
May 11, 2025
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Olives used in cooking such as in this dish from Saudi Arabia are common also in the North African kitchen. In the Arab world, the choice of olives is not(...)
Dubai-Inspired Sandwich Cookies: A Luxe Twist on Oreos
May 11, 2025
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer For the past year, Dubai chocolate bars have gone from niche treats to viral sensations—and not just because they’re wrapped in gold and mystery. These luxurious sweets are capturing the taste buds and wallets(...)
When Fragrance Speaks Arabic in the Heart of the U.S.
May 7, 2025
Source: Generated Exclusively for Arab America. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer I still clearly remember standing at a big international conference in Berlin. I felt confident and strong, and I had something special with me, my scent.(...)
How Can Arab American Mothers “Celebrate” Mother’s Day?
May 7, 2025
Mother and Child in Syrian Refugee Camp. Photo credit: Pexels By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Sunday, 11 May, is Mother’s Day. We buy flowers, maybe go to brunch, write cards thanking our mothers for being “the best(...)
The Everlasting Music of Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab
May 7, 2025
Photo: Baidaphone Records By: Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer May 4th marked the Anniversary of Egypt's Legendary Musician Muhammad Abd al-Wahab Most Arab music influencers lived in the twentieth century and, when making a list, Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab(...)
"Lead with Your Arabness": 40 Minutes with Roula David
May 7, 2025
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Roula David Roula David is a creative force in Detroit’s music and nightlife scene, known for her visionary leadership at Spot Lite and UFO Factory. Growing up between Arab and American cultures,(...)
Jaafar Tuqan: The Legacy of a Palestinian-Jordanian Architect
May 7, 2025
Jaafar Tuqan. Photo credit: Middle East Architect By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Jaafar Tuqan was born in 1938 in Jerusalem, which was then part of Mandatory Palestine. He was the son of the renowned Palestinian poet(...)
Teachers: The Catalyst of Change
May 7, 2025
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer On National Teacher Appreciation Week, our team at Arab America extends our gratitude to teachers from all walks of life. To be an educator is to be responsible for sustaining and improving(...)
The World Needs More One-World Ecumenism
May 7, 2025
Photo: The Priestly Society of Saint Pius X By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterAs the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope, I want to emphasize the importance of interfaith dialogue in the search for the future leader of(...)
Watermelon+ Launches May 8: A New Global Streaming Platform Elevating Palestinian and World Cinema
May 5, 2025
In a significant step for global independent cinema, Watermelon Pictures has announced the launch of Watermelon+, a groundbreaking new streaming platform that will go live worldwide on May 8, 2025. The platform is set to feature one of the most(...)
NYC Department of Small Business Services to Consider MENA Minority Business Status
May 4, 2025
Help Shape Policy for MENA Business Owners Doing Business in NYC Are you a business owner from the Middle East or North Africa (MENA) living or operating in New York City? Your voice matters now more than ever. The New(...)
Lentil and Olive Oil Dip - ‘Adas bi Zayt Zaytoon
May 2, 2025
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Olive oil is often called the healthy and tasty universal solvent of Middle Eastern cuisine. It is also the healthiest fat known to humankind. This combined with the highly nutrient lentil makes for a(...)4,559 Results (Page 1 of 380)