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The Khaleeji Love Story in a Bottle
May 7, 2021
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer What is Vimto? One unexpected invention from Northern England has won over markets in the Middle East. Vimto is a popular soft drink in the Gulf Arab States made from grapes, raspberries, blackcurrants,(...)
The Two Tripolis: A Tale of Two Cities
May 7, 2021
Tripoli, Libya By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you hear the name Tripoli, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are two Tripolis: two cities with the same name in both Lebanon and Libya. Tripoli (or طرابلس in(...)
Sesame – A Near Perfect Food
May 5, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Open Sesame’, the magical Arabian Nights phrase which supposedly opens doors to untold riches, is well-known in the literature of the West. Nevertheless, there are not many who relate this saying from Ali Baba(...)
The Uplifting Magic of Mother’s Day in These Perilous Days
May 5, 2021
By: Ralph Nader/Special to Arab America As Mother’s Day approaches, the celebration of our Mothers is overshadowed by the continued presence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ralph Nader explores his Lebanese familial heritage as well as his mother's impact on his(...)
President Biden Quietly Nudges a Saudi-Iranian Readjustment as he Launches a ‘Stealth’ Visit by Top Security Team
May 5, 2021
The U.S. is promoting a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, in order to help stabilize this volatile region By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer On the quiet, Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is discussing a resolution with(...)
The Majestic Kairouan, City in Tunisia
May 4, 2021
Corners of KairouanSource: Wikipedia. By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Kairouan is a picturesque city located in the center of Tunisia in a plain at an almost equal distance from the sea and the mountain. It is one of the(...)
Egypt's First Monotheist: Akhenaten
May 4, 2021
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think of the Egyptian Pantheon, we think of the gods of Ra, Isis, and Amun. We generally think of Ancient Egyptian society as polytheistic, worshiping the many gods of the Nile, the(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40--Class of 2021 Applicants Now Accepted
May 3, 2021
For Immediate Release Washington DC: The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for 40 Under 40--Class of 2021. Applications are now being accepted through May 31st. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young(...)
The Heights of One Thousand and One Nights: Arab Folklore at its Finest
Apr 30, 2021
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Think back to a much simpler time in your life, when the biggest thing you had to worry about was which cartoon you would watch first on Saturday morning as you sank your teeth(...)
Shoes Fit for a Queen: Amina Muaddi - The Best Footwear Designer
Apr 30, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Christian Louboutin is famous for his red soles, Manolo Blahnik for his crystal buckles. As for Amina Muaddi? She’s got a heel that flares out like a Cubist take on a Doric(...)
The 8 Most Beautifully Designed Mosques in the United States
Apr 29, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The United States has a diverse population, including diverse religions. There are many Muslims in the United States, therefore, there are many mosques as well. Some of these mosques are huge and well-known for(...)
An Inside Look at the First Camel Hospital in Dubai
Apr 29, 2021
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer With the development of the economy and medical technology in modern society, various hospitals have been built in today’s world, including ones for human beings and for animals. But there is one hospital staying(...)2,678 Results (Page 2 of 224)
