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A Taste of Arab Art and Culture in France

Jun 14, 2022

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As summer kicks off and more people are getting comfortable with traveling abroad, there are always treasures you can discover off the beaten path. The dynamic city of Paris for example has a plethora(...)

The Arabian Oryx – The Mythical Unicorn

Jun 14, 2022

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A rare white middle-sized antelope, known in the West as the Arabian oryx or oryx leucoryx, has been often labelled, in past centuries as the mythical unicorn. On the other hand, in its original(...)

Refugee Food Festival

Jun 13, 2022

Refugee Food Festival What is Refugee Food Festival? The refugee food festival is an incredible project that brings people together. The French-born initiative started in 2016. Through a partnership between the NGO Food Sweet Food and UNHCR, with the support(...)

How to make Bint al-Sahn: A Romantic Yemeni Dish

Jun 8, 2022

A slice of Love. Photo Source: Menal Elmaliki By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “Bint al-Sahn,” بنت الصحن, is a popular Yemeni dish that translates to ‘daughter of the plate.’ The dish is romanticized and symbolizes the coming of(...)

A Valuable Experience: Sharjah Heritage Museum

Jun 8, 2022

Sharjah Heritage Museum BY: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard of Sharjah Heritage Museum? Welcome to the party! This article discusses the experience and value that the Sharjah Museum brings to the new generation. I(...)

The Arab World: Home to the Oldest Learning Institutions in the World.

Jun 8, 2022

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of the Arab world covers many different topics, such as religion, architecture, and trade. A topic that is not talked about often is education. What some people may not know(...)

Archaeologists Uncover an Unprecedented 250 Mummies Among Other Ancient Artifacts

Jun 8, 2022

The recently unearthed treasures, including several ornate sarcophagi, are displayed at a makeshift exhibit at the feet of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara. (Photo: Reuters) BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Fresh out of the dry(...)

Traditional Wedding Dresses of the Maghreb Region

Jun 8, 2022

Photo: North Africa Traditional Bride By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold,(...)

Palestine Way Street: A Celebration to be Recognized

Jun 8, 2022

Paterson City Mayor Andre Sayegh, City Council President Maritza Davila, and Councilman Alaa Abdelaziz pose next to the new Palestine Way street sign (Photo Credit: Middle East Eye) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Thousand of people in(...)

Jerusalem again the Crucible in New Settlement Threats and Jewish Insults to Al-Aqsa

Jun 8, 2022

Israel plans 3,412 new Jewish settler homes in the area noted as E1, in an attempt to create a solid corridor between the city of Ma'ale Adumin and Jerusalem -- Photo jr.co.il By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer(...)

Ancient Protein Alternatives to Meat

Jun 7, 2022

Why is the consumption of health foods on the rise in North America? The answer lies much in the rising living standard and education which give impetus to the search for a healthier and more fulfilling way of lie. Added(...)

Arab America Foundation Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month 2022 with a Spectacular Event in Washington DC

Jun 7, 2022

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at an exciting venue in Washington DC, near DuPont Circle, was the site where Arab America Foundation acknowledged for a fifth consecutive year National Arab American Heritage(...)