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Fig and Pistachio Balls

May 17, 2025

Photo Credit: Pexel By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Pistachios are believed to have originated in Iran. For thousands of years they thrived in western Asia, in the area from Syria to Afghanistan. They were prized for their creamy flavour(...)

Making the Best out of Trump's Visit to the Arab Gulf States

May 14, 2025

Photo: CNBC By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first major international trip of his second term. After Riyadh, he will travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. By all indications, he(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Lila Abu-Lughod

May 14, 2025

Photo Columbia University By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the eighty-second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia,(...)

What Disney's New Resort Means for Tourism in the Gulf

May 14, 2025

Photo Credit: Pexels By: Ramsey Zeidan/Arab America Contributing Writer In a recent press release from The Walt Disney Company and Miral, the United Arab Emirates based company that develops popular cultural tourist attractions, Disney has announced plans for a landmark(...)

The Maghreb Missionary: Cardinal Cristóbal’s Path of Peace

May 14, 2025

Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer It may sound a bit out of the ordinary at first, but could it be that we had a close chance of getting our first(...)

Simon Sakkab Talks About His Children’s Book, Palestine A to Z

May 14, 2025

By: Mariam Aburdeineh / Arab America Contributing Writer Maintaining your cultural identity is even more important when you are away from your homeland, says Simon Sakkab, Palestinian American author of the 2023 children’s alphabet book Palestine A to Z. “[Palestinian](...)

"Make Your Voice Heard": 40 Minutes with Wanees Zarour

May 14, 2025

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Wanees Zarour Wanees Zarour is a Palestinian composer, violinist, oud, and buzuq player based in Chicago. Born and raised in Ramallah, he was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by(...)

A Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV from Palestinian Christians

May 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV. Photo credit: Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar - Wikipedia - CC BY-SA 4.0 Your Holiness, On behalf of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), its President, Board of Directors, and the devoted Palestinian Christian community, I extend(...)

Traditional Architecture of Somalia: Sustainability and Nomadic Heritage

May 14, 2025

Coral House, Mogadishu. Photo credit: Siphon - Wikimedia - CC BY-SA 3.0 By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Somali architecture is a diverse and vibrant blend of ancient customs, Islamic influences, and contemporary designs. From prehistoric burial(...)

Saudi Arabian Cultural Festival Has Become a Platform for Boxing’s Revival

May 14, 2025

Photo Credit: Pexel By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made efforts to use its sovereign wealth fund to invest in sports, and other forms of entertainment. The Public Investment(...)

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(...)