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The Arab World Coming Together to Fight Violence Against Women
Jul 6, 2022
Left- Naira Ashra, Right- Iman Rashid, Photo Credit: Mel Magazine By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer In light of recent events, Arabs are uniting together to show their support of women’s rights and safety. Incidents Naira Ashraf was(...)
The Undiscovered Country, Ancient Libya
Jul 6, 2022
History of Ancient Libya By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America contributing writer. The ancient history of Libya, the undiscovered country, is unknown to many. However, there are various stories used to describe ancient Libya. Many know Libya through Egyptian references(...)
Israeli Government on the Move to Occupy More Muslim and Christian Property in Jerusalem
Jul 6, 2022
Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem at risk of encroachment by Jewish settlements -- Photo Agence France-Presse By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The Israeli government has started to register land ownership in the area of(...)
Tunisian Couscous with Octopus Recipe
Jul 6, 2022
Tunisian dish "Couscous with Octopus"-Photo By: Mariem Hamdi / Arab America Contributing Writer When visiting Tunisia, you should try the Tunisian Couscous with Octopus. It is a very famous dish, showing the fascinating taste of Tunisian cooking that exemplifies the(...)
Cairo's Mosques Proudly Display Their One Thousand Minarets
Jul 4, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Long noted for the Giza Pyramids with their Sphinx and its Museum of Antiquities, Cairo has other equally appealing tourist attributes. It is saturated with Islamic monuments, virtually unknown to the vast majority(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees--Class of 2022
Jun 29, 2022
For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 29, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative--Class of 2022. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of eight judges from(...)
With Roe Overthrown, Even a few Arab and Muslim Countries now more Tolerant of Abortion than many U.S. States
Jun 29, 2022
Overthrowing Roe means a large majority of women and their families are disenfranchised from safe abortions. The Arab World is also no stranger to restrictive abortion laws. However, even some Arab countries now have more tolerant laws on abortion than(...)
The History of Arabic Calligraphy
Jun 29, 2022
Quran Manuscript in new style kufic from Eastern Iran/Present-day Afghanistan, Photo: The Met Museum By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as(...)
A Street Named Ibrahim Al-Hamdi
Jun 29, 2022
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the raucous and busy streets of Little Yemen, stand hundreds of Yemenis celebrating, singing and dancing. The unveiling of a new street named Ibrahim Al- Hamdi in the heart of Bronx(...)
Carnivorous Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Egypt
Jun 29, 2022
(Photo Credit: dailynewsegypt) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Bahariya Oasis depression of Egypt's Western Desert, an Egyptian study team uncovered bones of a new species of large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs that lived more than 98 million(...)
Bahbah: Seven Issues President Abbas will Raise with President Biden
Jun 29, 2022
US President, Joe Biden and State of Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas shake hands. Photo: Reuters By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Introduction: President Joe Biden’s upcoming July visit to the Middle East will be the first opportunity(...)
Meet the Tiyya Foundation- Giving Refugees a Place in their New Home
Jun 29, 2022
The Tiyya Foundation is a Southern California-based organization dedicated to giving refugees a place to feel welcome in their new community (Photo: The Tiyya Foundation) By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer On a sunny day in 2021, while(...)4,590 Results (Page 109 of 383)