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Surveying Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Its Syncretic Influence
Nov 2, 2022
Mesopotamian Sky God Anu | Photo Credit: Sites.Google By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq is anciently and popularly known by its Greek name ‘Mesopotamia’ meaning the land(...)
Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022 Announces Mona Sadeq-Omar, MVP Awardee 2022
Oct 28, 2022
Mona Sadeq-Omar, Arab America Foundation MVP 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 28, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Virginia Team Leader, Mona Sadeq-Omar, will receive the MVP-Most Valuable Person Award for 2022,(...)
Halloween Edition: 7 Spooky Tales from the Middle East & North Africa
Oct 26, 2022
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Zoba'ah, the jinn-king of Friday from the Book of Wonders/ Source: Oxford Digital Library It’s spooky season and although Halloween has yet to gain widespread popularity in the Arab world, that doesn’t mean(...)
Passport Index Ranking of Arab Countries
Oct 26, 2022
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo: UAE Passport / Credit: Wikimedia Commons A passport index, created by Henley & Partners, is defined as an “authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations(...)
The Surprising Algerian History of the Clementine
Oct 26, 2022
Clementine fruits, also known as Mandarins. Photo: Pixabay By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Clementine is beloved by many for its easy-to-peel and often seedless nature, sweet taste, and the beautiful orange color of the fruit.(...)
Israel’s Quest to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program Falls Short over Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel Privileges for Palestinian Americans
Oct 26, 2022
Stuck in Transit--Palestinian Americans continue to suffer many indignities in trying to negotiate Israeli entry points -- Photo Israel 21c By John Mason /Arab American Contributing Writer Israel has complained for a long time that wait times for U.S. visas(...)
Sponsors: Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 2022
Oct 25, 2022
Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Sponsors A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our sponsors. This event wouldn’t be possible without them. From local businesses to national organizations, we’re extremely grateful for their support and we look forward(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit --2022
Oct 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2022)--The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is an optional bus tour of DC) at the(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Student Grants to Cover Registration at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022
Oct 19, 2022
Official logo of the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022 The Arab America Foundation is pleased to announce student grants to cover the cost of registration at this year's Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-5, 2022, at the(...)
Michael Rakowitz, the Iraqi American Recreating Looted and Destroyed Artifacts Through Art
Oct 19, 2022
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo: Zoom in of recreated Ishtar Gate made from Arabic food containers and newspapers / Credit: Flickr Ancient Mesopotamia, known to be the location of some of the world's earliest civilizations, is(...)
Survived From Looting and Chaos, A Rare Roman-era Mosaic is Uncovered in Syria
Oct 19, 2022
Photo: Roman mosaic / Source: Pixabay By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria In the central town of Rastan, an intact Roman-era mosaic with a 1,600-year history is bathed in sunlight again. It(...)
Abir, Moroccan Pop Vocalist, to Perform and Make Brief Remarks at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022
Oct 19, 2022
Abir, Moroccan Pop Vocalist FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 19, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Abir, Moroccan Pop Vocalist, has been confirmed to perform and make brief remarks at the CONNECT Arab(...)4,892 Results (Page 122 of 408)