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The Unknown Pyramids of Egypt
Jul 8, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Ancient Egyptians? The Great Pyramids of Giza? Sphinx? Tombs? Well, there are also other hidden treasures that you may not(...)
Who to Watch from the Arab World in the 2021 Summer Olympics
Jul 7, 2021
Source: Middle East in 24 By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo begin in less than a month on July 23rd, with athletes from all over the world competing to be the very(...)
Patriarchy in Jabal Arab Syria : A Long History of Women's Suffering
Jul 7, 2021
Druze meeting: almodon.com By: Noura Abou Hamze / Arab America Contributing Writer Jabal Al Arab Jabal Al Arab, or Jabal Al Druze, translating to "Mountain Al Arab" or "Mountain Al Druze," has received so much attention, expressing its environmental specificity.(...)
Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod: Palestine's Foremost Academic and Intellectual
Jul 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/abierkhatib/status/1388398760301039621 By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer "Nearly every Arab American who fights against racial stereotyping, the ideological racism suffered by Palestinians, and the perennial antagonism to Islam, owes Ibrahim a tremendous debt. "Dr. Edward Said Dr. Edward(...)
Popular in the Arab World? Lemon Blueberry Biscuit Cake
Jul 7, 2021
Credit: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer While a typical vanilla biscuit may seem plain and rather humble, in reality these cookies have had an illustrious and globetrotting past. The word biscuit is derived from the Latin(...)
Arab Women: The Raw Approach to Beauty
Jul 7, 2021
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer With the Middle East dating back to at least 3500 BC, we know that Arabs have had time to practice trial and error with most aspects of life. Skincare is no exception. While Arab women are known for(...)
5 Reasons Arab Americans Have Made it in America
Jul 7, 2021
The family has been critical to the overall success of the Arab Americans Photos scoop empire By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The journey of Arabs from the homeland to the U.S. in the early 20th century was(...)
Tahtib- Egypt’s Ancient Fighting Sport
Jul 7, 2021
Source: Youtube By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer When most imagine armed fighting sports, it’s easy to imagine collegiate European fencing, Kendo and Japanese swordsmanship, and Filipino martial arts, which have all been in the public eye for(...)
Economic History and Trade Routes of Arabia
Jul 6, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Peninsula has seen a vast transition from Ancient trade routes to modern business centers—let us look at the ancient trade routes of the Arab world. The vast expanse of Arabia is mostly(...)
How to Speak Cairo's Taxi Language
Jul 6, 2021
By Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Anyone who has ever visited Cairo knows that the city has an ever-present backdrop of honking cars. But, what you might not know is that these honks mean something. Taxi drivers in Cairo have(...)
Memorable Breakfasts Which I Relished in the Arab Lands
Jul 6, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer We were traveling northward in the early morning hours from Morocco’s top resort of Agadir to Essaouira when our bus stopped at the small town of Tamanar to allow us time for breakfast. As(...)
The Massive Project to Revamp the Jeddah Waterfront
Jul 2, 2021
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer Beginning in July 2020, the Jeddah governorate is spearheading a project to revamp the waterfront in the city. The project is expected to take approximately 30 months to complete, and it will cost roughly(...)4,049 Results (Page 106 of 338)