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Shakira, Dancing Like an Arab at the Super Bowl—“Hips don’t Lie”
Jan 29, 2020
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer When you watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 2, be sure to look for the influence of Shakira's Arab background on her music and dance. You may be surprised to hear distinctly Arab(...)
How Arabs say Salamtic, Sahtein, Afieh, and more Empathetic Phrases!
Jan 29, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer What Arabs say when Someone is Sick Arabs show different ways, including articulating phrases, when it comes to expressing compassion. Here are some empathetic phrases to say in various Arabic dialects as words(...)
Beyond the Workout: How Sports Brings Arab People Together
Jan 29, 2020
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab World, sports are a vital part of the culture and have a great impact on people across the Arab world. In particular, football (as called there) or soccer (called in the(...)
The Food of Andalusia - A Gourmet Arab Legacy
Jan 29, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Andalusia, known to many as “the bridge between two continents” is Spain’s largest province. Joining Europe and Africa, it is a melting pot of cultures and civilizations and one of Europe’s oldest cities whose(...)
Arab Influence in Portugal
Jan 29, 2020
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer One may think that Portugal is one of those countries which have been only influenced by Spain because of its close proximity. However, that is not entirely true. Portugal, although it may not be(...)
As Expected, Trump Unveils his "Deal of the Century" Israel-Palestine Peace Plan"
Jan 29, 2020
On Tuesday at noon, President Donald Trump unveiled his "Deal of the Century" with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and members of the administrations from both countries. Nowhere to be seen representatives from the Palestinian leadership, who have already rejected(...)
Maqluba--The Paella of Palestine
Jan 29, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer I truly miss my grandfather, or “sido.” He taught me to appreciate farmers' markets and was the type of man to wear a three-piece suit every day, strike up conversations with strangers and then(...)
Are Arab Americans Rising to Become the New Minority in America?
Jan 22, 2020
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are quickly rising to become America’s new minority class. Recent political developments in the middle east have forced many to migrate to the Western world which undoubtedly left its mark on the(...)
Leila Khoury and the Sculpture of Nizar Qabbani
Jan 22, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Leila Khoury and the Syrian Community Cleveland, Ohio is a city that is home to 120 or so various ethnic groups. Each sub-group brings their unique traditions, attire, music, religion, art, cuisine, and more.(...)
Some of the Most Famous Arab Writers from the Levant
Jan 22, 2020
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Levant has been the world's 'swing' of art, especially poetry and literature. Many Arab writers and poets have been inspired by their life in that region and the social structure, using their(...)
Can You Name These Iconic Arab World Structures?
Jan 22, 2020
By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Whether you've been to the Arab World or not, the region is filled with incredible sights, iconic structures, and hidden wonders that you are probably familiar with. Think you know them all? Try(...)
A Syrian-style Version of Haggis in Honor of Robert Burns
Jan 22, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer On my return trip to Canada on the ship bringing back Canadian soldiers after the second world war, I chummed with a fellow-colleague who happened to be of Scottish origin. One day while on(...)4,049 Results (Page 187 of 338)