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Netflix Launches "Celebrating Arab Cinema" Film Collection
Dec 8, 2021
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Just two months after launching the "Palestinian Stories" collection on October 14th, featuring 32 award-winning films created by Palestinians or about Palestinian stories, Netflix is following it up with its “Celebrating Arab(...)
Men in The Sun: By Ghassan Kanafani
Dec 8, 2021
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Ghassan Kanafani was the spokesperson for the Popular Front For The Liberation of Palestine. Kanafani was born in April 1936 in Acre, which is located in northern Palestine. In 1948 his family(...)
Drinking Arak--A Gourmet Ritual in the Middle East
Dec 7, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Called by the Arabs of the Middle East, ‘the milk of lions’, arak, also known as arack and arraki, is the national alcoholic drink of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Palestine. It is given this nickname because of its(...)
Instruments You Might Not Know Have an Arab History
Dec 6, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer There are lots of traditional Arab instruments that are still found in the Arab world today. But, what you might not know is that many modern instruments have(...)
You can Ski in Morocco?! Your guide to the Oukaimeden Mountain
Dec 6, 2021
Image 1: High Atlas. Source: CNN. By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Skiing. Snowboarding. Sledding. These are some of the most popular winter sports we enjoy when we are blessed with snow. Many people travel to ski resorts in the(...)
Justin Bieber Must Support Justice and Comply with Calls to Boycott
Dec 1, 2021
Justin Bieber, who is facing calls to cancel upcoming performances By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Justin Bieber is being called on to respect the calls for two boycott campaigns targeting his Middle-East performances. The renowned pop star(...)
The Historian’s Toolkit—Tools of the Trade (Episode 1 of 3): Historiography and Its Influence on Moroccan History
Dec 1, 2021
An old historical map with a compass and magnifying glassPhoto: Brewminate By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Welcome to The Historian’s Toolkit! This is a three-part series focusing on the tools of the trade that historians use(...)
Kibbeh Nayyeh: The Unique “Arab Tartar” Dish of the Levant
Dec 1, 2021
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Kibbeh nayyeh is an iconic Levantine dish, which is most popular in Lebanon and Syria. Kibbeh nayyeh is said to have originated in the Syrian city of Aleppo, but it is still(...)
Socially-Conscious Brands to Help People in the Arab World
Dec 1, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Shopping is a great way to express support for a cause. There are so many brands and companies that help people in the Arab world, especially women artisans. Here is a list of six(...)
Journalists’ road trip through occupied West Bank on Israel route 60 ends in despair over the idea of a Palestinian state
Dec 1, 2021
Israel Route 60 running north-south through occupied West Bank. Photo Washington Post By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Washington Post journalists took a long, detailed journey down Israel route 60, which intersects occupied West Bank top to bottom.(...)
For A Colourful Holiday Feast, Try Pomegranates
Nov 30, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Wonderful to look at and delicious in taste, pomegranate seeds are heaven sent for festive occasions. The bright red seeds are ideal for garnishing the foods prepared for a holiday feast. In addition to their use(...)
What is the Origin of the Word "Arab?"
Nov 29, 2021
(Ancient map of the Arabian Peninsula)Photo: Pinterest By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries and has contributed to many advances in culture, technology, and other facets of our(...)4,669 Results (Page 137 of 390)