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Arab Americans Make Historic First Wins in Mayoral Races in Michigan
Nov 3, 2021
Above, Dearborn Mayor-Elect Abdulah Hammoud Image credit: Nargis Hakim Rahman/WDET Dearborn Heights Mayor-Elect Bill Bazzi (L) and Hamtramck Mayor-Elect Amer Ghalib(R) By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Abdullah Hammoud was elected to be Dearborn, Michigan's first Arab American(...)
Traditional Music in Morocco Series (Episode 4 of 7): Ahwash
Nov 3, 2021
Moroccan men perform the traditional music and dance style of Ahwash. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its(...)
“My body, my choice” – Is there a right to safe abortion in the Arab World?
Nov 3, 2021
The World Abortion Laws Map, Source: Center for Reproductive Rights By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer Women’s human rights, of which access to safe abortion is only one of many, have not progressed in the Arab World since(...)
Three thousand new Israeli settler houses planned on Palestinian land—one more nail in the coffin for any dream of a two-state solution—Or a dream that may be already dead?
Nov 3, 2021
Israeli plan to build over 3,000 houses deep into the West Bank is a slap in the face of the Biden administration Photo UPI.com By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The Israeli plan to construct over 3,000 new(...)
Kousa Mahshi, A Taste Bud's Awakening Dish
Nov 3, 2021
A mixture of spiced meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato broth, Kousa Mahshi on Arab America Menu. Image source By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer The origin of Mahshi can be traced to Syria, although the(...)
Visiting Three Worlds in Three Days: Tangiers, Gibraltar, and Marbella
Nov 2, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer We were tired after an overnight bus ride from Casablanca. The CTM coach was comfortable, yet, as most revellers will testify, being awake all night is not the best way to land in(...)
How The Middle East Celebrates Halloween
Nov 1, 2021
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction For many of us Halloween is a fun time to dress up and spend with our family and friends .Costumes, candy, going trick N treating with friends. It is a fun(...)
Palestinian advocacy can’t win on such an uneven playing field—Human rights issues rise and fall in the U.S. and Israel
Oct 27, 2021
American workers recently came out to support Palestinians by influencing their companies' decisions to supply to the Israeli military and government technology Photo chromeboxed.com By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Some American workers have been trying to support(...)
Dana Al-Fardan's Exclusive Preview of "Indigo" at the Kennedy Center
Oct 27, 2021
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer On October 5th, Qatari composer, singer, and songwriter, Dana Al Fardan, performed an exclusive preview of her upcoming album, Indigo, at Washington D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Her(...)
Arab Companies That Go Decades Back
Oct 27, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Not many companies can say they survived social changes, consumer attitude changes, and political storms. Well, at least not many outside the Arab world. Long before Souq (now Amazon) and Yahoo's Maktoob were(...)
The Gradual Decline of Coral Reefs in the UAE: Efforts for Preservation
Oct 27, 2021
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer Fujairah Coral Reef Project. Photo Courtesy of Inside Arabia The United Arab Emirates is home to the largest and most significant coastal and marine habitats, most notably coral reefs. Coral reefs are among the(...)
Sfeeha - Mini Pizzas With an Arab Twist
Oct 27, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Nothing made me happier as a child than to see a couple of sfeehas in my lunchbox. For Arabs, sfeehas reign supreme over traditional cheese pizza. Sfeeha, or Sfiha, is around miniature(...)4,860 Results (Page 157 of 405)