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Artists and Filmmakers Redefining Identity and Modernity
Dec 4, 2024
Image of the Artist Mona Hatoum. Courtesy of Miguel Lorenzo. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The globe has historically benefited greatly from the intellectual, artistic, and cultural contributions made by the Middle East. A thriving generation of(...)
The Ultimate Guide: 46 Children's Books that Celebrate Arab Heritage
Dec 4, 2024
Image source: Pexels. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight(...)
The Rise of Halal Tourism: A New Frontier in Travel
Dec 4, 2024
Putrajaya, Indonesia. Photo source: Pexels. By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300(...)
As Syria’s Civil War Escalates, What are the Implications?
Dec 4, 2024
Photo: CBS News By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost(...)
The Treaty of Fes–1912: A Turning Point in Moroccan History
Dec 4, 2024
French newspaper depicting the signing of the Treaty of Fes. Photo source: Wikimedia commons. By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treaty of Fes, signed on March 30, 1912, was a watershed moment in Moroccan history, creating a(...)
Bedouin Bread - Chubab
Dec 3, 2024
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer This traditional Bedouin bread, found in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, is today enhanced with ingredients not generally available to the Bedouin of the past. A delightful, sweet bread,(...)
Desert Diplomacy: The Art of Conflict Resolution Among Arab Tribes
Nov 27, 2024
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer For thousands of years, Arab tribes in the arid deserts of the Middle East devised complicated methods of conflict settlement to guarantee communal unity. These techniques, which are steeped in history and(...)
Stuffed Fish – al-Bouri Mahshi
Nov 27, 2024
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A unique type of stuffed fish, Palestinian-style, where a combination of spices and herbs bring out the flavours and aroma of 1960s Haifa, the city in which I was first(...)
Tourism Rejuvenates Syria's Image and Draws Foreign Investment
Nov 27, 2024
Image of Damascus, Syria : Photo Source : Wikimedia Commons By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Syria, a nation known for its ancient civilizations and rich cultural legacy, has encountered many difficulties in the past ten years as(...)
6 Educational Organizations to Support This Thanksgiving Season
Nov 27, 2024
Children reading books. Image source: Pexels. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to(...)
The Baghdad Pact: NATO of the Middle East?
Nov 27, 2024
"Pishraft-e-Iran" (literally 'Progress of Iran'), a pro-western Iranian propaganda poster featuring the members of the Baghdad Pact. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer During the Cold War that took place in the aftermath of the(...)
Thanksgiving in Arab America
Nov 27, 2024
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is a cherished time for reflection, gratitude, and togetherness. For Arab Americans, it offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the values of family and hospitality while blending cultural traditions from(...)4,559 Results (Page 19 of 380)