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The Palestinian Keffiyeh and The Jordanian Shemagh
Oct 25, 2023
Photo: Samanews By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East, the traditional and iconic head coverings known as the Palestinian keffiyeh and the Jordanian shemagh have become significant symbols and representation of identity, culture, and resistance.(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023
Oct 23, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2023)-- The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4 at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. Connect Arab(...)
Warbat: The Popular Cream-Filled Pastry of the Middle East
Oct 18, 2023
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Sometimes the translation of Arabic words to English doesn't work out so well. Take the popular dessert called Warbat, pronounced warr-bot. Most people might envision a warrior bat, angry and ready to(...)
Palestine Folklore: A Weave of History and Resilience
Oct 18, 2023
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian folklore connects the history, traditions, and culture of the Palestinian's with a rich, vibrant, and diverse tapestry. Palestinian folklore reflects the resilient and strong spirit of a people(...)
Bahbah: Genocide in Gaza Before the Eyes of the World
Oct 18, 2023
Destruction of Gaza in 2023. Wiki Commons. By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The October 7th surprise and massive attack on Israel by Hamas militants resulted in the tragic, violent death of hundreds of innocent civilians at a(...)
Samira Jabeur: 100% Product of Tunisia
Oct 18, 2023
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVDZaNNUL2/ By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “I always dreamed I could be one of the best players in the world.”—Ons Jabeur Samira Jabeur is a Tunisian tennis player who recently made headlines. She's been setting a trail of(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America: Cherien Dabis
Oct 18, 2023
Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the eighteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our(...)
The Moroccan Tapestry: 7 Types of Moroccan Embroidery
Oct 18, 2023
Moroccan embroidery. Credit: Experience it Tours. By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer From dresses to couches to Ottomans, embroidery is essential to Moroccan culture. Across the country lie variations of embroidery, differing in style, color, and symbolism. Drawing(...)
Palestine Humanitarian Relief
Oct 18, 2023
Photo Credits: One Nation UK By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America stands unwavering in its support for Palestinians during these distressing times. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the unjustifiable tragedy unfolding in(...)
The Portrayal of Arabs in the Media
Oct 18, 2023
Media Perception. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Media bias is a subject that has garnered widespread attention in public discussions for quite some time. It's widely acknowledged that even the most trusted and supposedly(...)
Oman Chamber Delegation Visits Texas and New York
Oct 17, 2023
Oman Vision 2040 and Oman-U.S. Free TradeAgreement Help to Drive Commercial Partnerships As the USA becomes Oman’s second largest foreign direct investor, two-way trade grows to $4.22 billion, the highest level ever The Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI)(...)
What is the Gaza Strip?
Oct 13, 2023
On October 7, the military wing of Hamas conducted an air and ground attack against Israel, taking hostages back into the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded with a complete siege on Gaza, stopping deliveries of food, water, electricity and other supplies, and carried(...)4,030 Results (Page 18 of 336)