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The Aura of Charles V and Philip II Saturates the Cities of Tordesillas and Valladolid

Jul 15, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "This is the heartland of our nation. It's the place where Spain was born." Our guide appeared proud as we drove through the Castilian countryside on our way to Tordesillas and Valladolid - two(...)

How Did the World React to Israel’s Annexation Plan?

Jul 15, 2020

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced on May 28, 2020, that he was committing to annexing parts of the West Bank in July, many Palestinians and people from all backgrounds began to(...)

Revisiting "Arab American Stories"--Innovators

Jul 15, 2020

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab(...)

Fairouz Foty in America!

Jul 15, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Fairouz Foty is an operatic spinto soprano of Palestinian and Egyptian origins. She grew up in Washington, DC. and is very attached to her Arab roots. Fairouz wants to make everything possible to promote(...)

The Decimation of Borders Amidst Affliction: How Covid-19 Has Changed the Perception of Online Learning in Saudi Arabia

Jul 15, 2020

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, a country as famous for its oil reserves as it is for its diligent censorship, has had a tumultuous relationship with internet usage since its widespread inception in 1994. Initially accepted in(...)

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78 RPM: Amer and Sana Kadaj

Jul 15, 2020

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)

Arab America Foundation Launches 40 Under 40

Jul 15, 2020

For Immediate Release Washington DC: The Arab America Foundation announced today nominations are open for their new initiative, 40 Under 40, and applications are now being accepted until August 15th. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab(...)

Arab and Sub-Saharan African Culture, Are They Similar?

Jul 14, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer We often differentiate between "white" Africa and "black" Africa. Some Arabs in Africa do not like to be called Africans, and some people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not like to recognize Arabs as Africans.(...)

The Middle East And Its Humanitarian Action Against COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer In a time of crisis like today, everyone is working to make themselves useful. As a reminder, Arabs are very present abroad for generations and many of them feel concerned with what affects(...)

Donald Trump has Banned the Granting of Work Visas

Jul 14, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Donald Trump has banned the granting of work visas in an effort to fight unemployment caused by the coronavirus health crisis. Specifically, he temporarily banned the issuance of certain work visas such as H-1B,(...)

Proud to be Palestinian: Bella Hadid Defends her Heritage

Jul 14, 2020

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer "I am proud to be Palestinian," supermodel Bella Khair Hadid posted on her Instagram story after the social media platform flagged a photo of her father's old passport—his birthplace, Palestine. On July 2, 23-year-old(...)

Digital Marketing Businesses in Arab World

Jul 14, 2020

By: Grace Friar / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East is emerging as a top e-commerce market as more and more people have access to the internet through mobile 5G networks. The influx of online interaction has raised awareness(...)