BLOG Archives - Arab America

Evolution of the Abaya: The Black Cloak of the Past

Nov 24, 2020

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer The abaya is a long, cardigan-like garment that is meant to cover a woman's whole body, so as not to reveal her body shape or what she is wearing underneath.(...)

Libyan Tourist Landscapes Unknown by Many

Nov 24, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Most of Libya's topics rarely leave the political context, forgetting that Libya is home to extraordinary wealth. If you are looking for information about Libya, you will find mostly political content, which is(...)

10 Podcasts to Listen To If You Want to Learn More about the Middle East

Nov 23, 2020

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer If you're looking for a new podcast to try, we have you covered. The Middle East is a great place to learn more about. With so many resources out there, how can you pick?(...)

Michigan State Board of Canvassers will Certify this Year's Election Results on Monday

Nov 22, 2020

Tomorrow, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers will certify this year's election results in what is usually an uneventful formality. But this year, rampant disinformation has been spread in an attempt to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the(...)

Arwa al-Sulayhi: The Longest Reigning Queen of Yemen

Nov 20, 2020

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, there were a few instances where women were in a position of power and authority. In many of these cases that power was inherited and in other cases it was assigned(...)

Christians in the Arab World: Coptic Cairo

Nov 20, 2020

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The modern Arab world may be a Muslim majority, however, there is still a significant presence of Christian Arabs. Christians have been present in the Middle East for centuries, and one of the oldest(...)

Arab Spices That Build Your Immune System

Nov 19, 2020

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer With everyone’s health on the forefront of their minds, it is important to note that there are certain spices (and foods) that will help boost your immune system. While there isn’t a single spice(...)

Must-Watch Arabic Short Films

Nov 19, 2020

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With streaming services on the rise, movies and TV shows are always available with just a few clicks. It's easy to rewatch your old favorites—but maybe you're looking for something new. This is a(...)

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: George Berbari

Nov 18, 2020

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)

Dining on Lentils is Now Okay

Nov 18, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Homesteading in the early 20th century through years of drought on the prairies, the nutritious lentils, along with chickpeas, were the mainstay on our daily menu. Flourishing in our hand-watered garden, they easily weathered(...)

Arab America Foundation Hosts Former US Ambassadors to the Arab World

Nov 18, 2020

On Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 8 pm ET, the Arab America Foundation presents, "Experiences of Former US Ambassadors to the Arab World," featuring six former US Ambassadors to the Arab World. The event will be moderated by Hazami Barmada,(...)

Frankincense: It's the Mystery Fragrance of the Arab World

Nov 18, 2020

By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs love spices. Almost all Arab countries have spice markets. Spices are indispensable and important consumer products in the daily life of Arabs. In fact, there(...)