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A Brief History of Falconry in the Arabian Peninsula
Oct 6, 2021
By: Dani Meyer / Arab America Contributing Writer Falconry is the ancient art of taking wild quarry with a trained bird of prey. If you've spent any time in the Arab world, you may have seen a falcon on an(...)
More Shocks from the Pandora Papers: 6 Things Rulers Don’t Want You to Know
Oct 6, 2021
Extracts from the Pandora papers have revealed that ruling elites from almost every country in the Middle East have been linked to dodgy financial deals that involve millions and millions of dollars, pounds, and euros. The Pandora Papers is a leak(...)
Ibn al Haytham, Son of Iraq, Maker of the Very First Camera
Oct 6, 2021
Ibn al Haytham. Source: 100GreatScientists By: Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Born in Basra, Iraq, around the year 965, Al-Hasan Ibn al Haytham was a pioneer and scientific thinker. He thoroughly studied and produced work in Math, Physics,(...)
Did You Know that Puerto Rico has an Arab Community?
Oct 6, 2021
History of Puerto Rico and the Colonial Migration of Arabs to the Island Historical Map of Puerto Rico Image by University of Texas Libraries By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The island of Puerto Rico is one of the main(...)
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,(...)
Sfouf: The Traditional Lebanese Turmeric Cake
Oct 6, 2021
Image Source By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Sfouf is a traditional Lebanese dessert that is commonly made for special occasions such as family reunions and religious holidays. Sfouf is an Arabic word that translates to "lines" or(...)
Qatar Signs Lionel Messi to Qatari-owned Paris Saint Germain
Oct 6, 2021
https://youtu.be/HTsmqYfrT90 Take a look at one of the stadiums that will house the 2022 World Cup. By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer There’s so much passion behind soccer, around the world. Whether it is called footbl or soccer, there is a huge culture of supporting(...)
Somalis: Arab or Not?
Oct 5, 2021
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), one of the most well-known Somali Americans. Source: The Intercept By: Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Somali Americans have been gaining particular influence in the United States in recent years. They have a significant(...)
Virtues of the Arabs
Oct 5, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Without question, most of the peoples or nations of the world, among them the Arabs, suggest they have virtues which cannot be claimed by others. However, do some have virtues not found with others? (...)
Anees The Rapper
Oct 4, 2021
Anees The Rapper: RE-BOLT By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the Middle Eastern rapper taking the internet by storm? Anees Mokhiber who goes by Anees the rapper started his music career when he(...)
AlRawabi School for Girls: Controversy Amongst Arabs
Oct 3, 2021
ALRawabi School For Girls. Photo: IDBM By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The new Netflix series AlRawabi School For Girls nicknamed the “Arab mean girl” is about a prestigious school in Jordan. In the school, there is(...)
History of Mandeans and Their American Community
Oct 1, 2021
Mandeans performing baptism, one of their most important rituals. Source: Kirkuk Now By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many religions have risen and fallen throughout the history of the Middle East. One such community which has withstood the(...)5,044 Results (Page 176 of 421)