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Anime's Deep Roots in the Arab World
Oct 13, 2021
(TRTWorld) By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Japanese animation, commonly known as “Anime” is one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports. While popular for decades, today, anime is at the peak of its popularity and is very much a(...)
Tunisian Politics: First Woman Prime Minister of the Arab World
Oct 13, 2021
Najla Bouden Rhomdane has been named Tunisia's first female prime minister. By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Amid political tension in Tunisia, President Kais Saied appointed Najla Bouden Rhomdane as the first female Prime Minister in Tunisia and(...)
Marrakesh to M’hamid – A Journey Through Morocco’s Cinemaland
Oct 12, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A land of towering snowcapped mountains, scorching deserts, lush oases, majestic kasbahs and turbaned horsemen in flowing robes was how for years I visualized the countryside of southern Morocco. Now, as I rode the(...)
Entrepreneurship of Syria: Struggles and Perseverance
Oct 12, 2021
By Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Image1: Definition of Entrepreneur. Photo: IEDUNOTE Syria today is unfortunately known for its horrific, long-term war. This issue overshadows the accomplishments and talents of the people. Regardless of the conflict, Syrians are still inquisitive,(...)
Common Misconceptions about Arab Identity and Culture
Oct 12, 2021
Source: The Arab Identity in a Broken Hourglass By: Sara Tawfik/ Arab America Contributing writer To much of the Western world, proper education and further understanding can eliminate many misconceptions about Arab culture and identity which, despite being unknown to(...)
The MMA Specialists of the Arab World
Oct 11, 2021
Mixed Martial Arts is an enthralling sport as it combines fighting techniques and styles from different nations and cultures. The pinnacle league for this action packed sport is the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The UFC includes participants from all over(...)
Casablanca: Similarities and Differences Between the City and the Movie
Oct 11, 2021
The juxtaposition of the movie poster and the Hassan II MosquePhotos: Amazon and Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Over the years, the city of Casablanca in Morocco has inspired much fanfare, beautiful sights, and lush(...)
Islamic Dynasties of North Africa- Almoravids and Almohads
Oct 8, 2021
The dynasties of the Almohads and Almoravids. Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica By: Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, the Amazigh people have been able to create some of the largest and most influential kingdoms in African history. In(...)
Morocco’s Feudal Past: Who Was Thami El Glaoui, the “Lord of the Atlas?”
Oct 8, 2021
Thami El Glaoui, Morocco’s “Lord of the Atlas. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has had a storied past, dating back centuries. Morocco's background has brought a lot of interesting historical figures to the(...)
7 Things You Didn't Know About Glassblowing
Oct 6, 2021
By: Arab America Contributing Writer, Waverly Nohr 1. Phonecians first used the blowpipe While glass production was first seen in Egypt, Phoenicians revolutionized the art by using the blow pipe to create shapes of their wildest dreams. Glass, while used for(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees--Class of 2021
Oct 6, 2021
For Immediate Release Washington DC (October 6, 2021): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative--Class of 2021. Oustanding thirty Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of seven judges from(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 13 of 13): Taroudant
Oct 6, 2021
A serene riad in Taroudant. Photo: Fanpop By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech,(...)4,612 Results (Page 139 of 385)