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10 Culture Shocks Studying in Cairo as an American
Oct 5, 2022
American students visiting the Pyramids of Giza, Photo Credit: Caroline Umphlet By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad for an entire semester in Cairo, Egypt in 2022. It was the most(...)
Egyptian Basketball Star - Alaa Abdelnaby
Oct 5, 2022
Photo: Alaa Abdelnaby / Source: dreamstime By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Contributor In the past, there have not been many Arab Americans in professional sports. However, one of the most popular is Alaa Abdelnaby, an Egyptian NBA player.(...)
Turba Farms Leads the Way for Lebanese Food Security
Oct 5, 2022
Photo: Pilot Farm Turba in Zahle, Lebanon / Source: Design Farms Not Arms By Drew Jackson / Contributing Writer Arab America “Turba” the Arabic word for soil is the name of a new farm in Zahle, Lebanon, aimed at combatting(...)
Intercultural Exchange Between the Ottoman Turks and the Arab World
Oct 5, 2022
An Ottoman Coffeehouse / Source: Hurriyet Daily News By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer At its peak the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents and served as the crossroads between East and West. The conquest of the Arab World began(...)
Maloula: A Town Where Christ Can Still Feel at Home
Oct 3, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The sun shone brightly as we drove north from Damascus on an excellent four lane highway which once wound its way through barren hills. However, today, trees that were eventually planted now line both(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Third Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 4-6, 2022
Sep 28, 2022
The official logo of the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit Nibal Malshi, Karim Jaber, and Abir are the headlining performers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 28, 2022) The Arab America(...)
Halal Cuisine and Middle Eastern Restaurants Hidden in the Alleys of China
Sep 28, 2022
Photo: HALAL food / Source: theinfatuation By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since I can remember, I have loved to go to the Huimin Street (Muslim Street) in front of my house. The bluestone pavement, green trees,(...)
Tragedy on the Mediterranean: Why Europe Needs Comprehensive Refugee Policy Reform
Sep 28, 2022
Syrian Red Crescent on the shoreline of Tartous, Syria after refugee boat sinks/ Source: Syrian Red Crescent via Aljazeera By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer The poet Warsan Shire once wrote, “No one leaves home unless home is the(...)
Ancient Discovery in Gaza Raises Questions About Archaeological Protection
Sep 28, 2022
Photo: Mosaic Discovered in Gaza / Source: Aljazeera By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian farmer recently unearthed a Byzantine-era mosaic in Gaza, in what experts call one of the region's most important archaeological finds. The mosaic,(...)
Rep. Tlaib’s Remarks on ‘Apartheid’ Israel Misinterpreted as Anti-Semitic
Sep 28, 2022
Palestinian American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib -- Photo thewashingtonstandard.com By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Some Democrats Overlook Israel’s Dehumanization of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories Congresswoman and Palestinian American Rashida Tlaib’s comments generated quite the controversy. They were(...)
Is Colloquial Arabic Better Than Modern Standard Arabic?
Sep 28, 2022
Photo: How are you in Arabic / Credit: Mariam Alyakoob By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Given the declining use and literacy rates of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), typically referred to as formal Arabic, some critics believe that(...)
Vegetarian Arab Cuisine--9 Vegetarian Dishes
Sep 28, 2022
A pan of shakshouka, Photo Credit: Downshiftology By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you worried about having vegetarian or vegan options at a restaurant with family or friends? Arab food actually has an impressive array of options(...)4,860 Results (Page 122 of 405)