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Manakish Nominated for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Jan 18, 2023
Photo: Simply Lebanese By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List is a program by UNESCO that started in 2001 to recognize and protect various cultures and practices that cannot be touched. On that list,(...)
Nehal Leheta's "Authentic Egyptian Cooking": A Review
Jan 18, 2023
Authentic Egyptian Cooking - Amazon By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer In this 142-page cookbook by Nehal Leheta, the core of Egyptian cuisine is made accessible to readers with not just recipes but also advice on where to find specialty(...)
Meet the 6 Arab Americans Sworn into the 118th Congress This Past Week
Jan 11, 2023
Photo: Arab American Members of Congress / Wikimedia Commons By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Six Arab Americans were sworn into the 118th Congress this past week – all of which now hold in the U.S. House of(...)
Who Are the Arab Women Competing in This Year’s Miss Universe
Jan 11, 2023
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob What is Miss Universe Photo: Miss Universe Contestants 2009 / Credit: Flickr The Miss Universe competition is a yearly international beauty pageant that brings women from across the world and gives them(...)
U.S. Returns Ancient Assyrian Artifact to Palestinian Authority, Causing Ruckus in Israel
Jan 11, 2023
Assyrian ceremonial spoon, 700-800 BC, presented to Palestinian Authority -- Photo U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs recently returned to the Palestinian Authority a rare Assyrian ceremonial(...)
Labor of Love: Embroidering Palestinian History
Jan 11, 2023
Tatreez Designs. Photo: Qatar Museums By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Qatar Museum has opened an exhibition in honor of Palestine and the Palestinians. The Labor of Love exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the discovery of tatreez(...)
Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Saudi Arabian National Club, Al Nassr
Jan 11, 2023
By Hajira Sultana / Arab America Contributing Writer Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Saudia Arabian club Al Nassr in December of 2022. The news followed months of speculation as to whether he would join a Saudi team, as(...)
"The Hidden Palace": Chava and Ahmad's Journey Continues
Jan 11, 2023
By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer In Helene Wecker's sophomore novel, the story of Chava, a golem, and Ahmad, a jinni, continues to wreak havoc in the streets of early 1900s New York City. The mythological duo is tested as(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 2023 Lineup: Kennedy Center Historic Event; National Arab American Heritage Month; Rising Leaders; Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Jan 4, 2023
WASHINGTON DC--January 4, 2023 The Arab America Foundation announced today four exciting initiatives which will promote the Arab heritage and culture, educate mainstream Americans, and connect Arab Americans across the country. The four initiatives include: "Taking Back Our Narrative" in(...)
Doha Named Arab Tourism Capital for 2023
Jan 4, 2023
Picture: Doha / Source: Wikipedia By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart The Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism had its 25th session on Tuesday 12/13 and they named Doha (the city that hosted the world cup and the capital(...)
8 Delicious Soups That Will Keep You Warm This Winter
Jan 4, 2023
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer As the weather gets colder and rainier, warm and cozy food hits the spot. Soup is especially good during the winter months, not only because it’s warm, but also because most of them are(...)
Mawadda: The Hygienic Hijab For Medical Workers
Jan 4, 2023
Mawadda / Instagram By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer As we come upon the three-year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic, it has become just as important as ever to be using precautions against infection. While the world continues(...)4,892 Results (Page 116 of 408)