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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(...)

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.(...)

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(...)

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(...)

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(...)

"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,(...)

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(...)