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The Secrets of Ancient Egyptians you Probably did not know about
Aug 25, 2020
BY: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many civilizations in history that contributed to the ascent of modern-day society. Everything that we see today has been in some way, shape, or structure enhanced to stand the trial of time.(...)
The Hotel With the 'Worst View in the World'
Aug 25, 2020
By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer Anonymous England-based artist, Banksy, has become internationally famous for his graffiti, which includes powerful messages. His artwork remains a larger-than-life voice for people who find themselves struggling in silence. Nestled against the border wall(...)
Arab Heritage in Euro 2020 Tournament this Summer
Aug 24, 2020
***UPDATE: EURO 2020 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC*** Everyone is talking about the 2022 Qatar World Cup, however, we are forgetting another tournament. Euro 2020 is just around the corner! It’s a football tournament with(...)
Kuwait Has Welcomed Eight New Female Judges
Aug 24, 2020
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer For the first time in Kuwait's history, eight women have been approved to become judges. At the beginning of July, Attorney General Dirar Al Asousi approved the promotion of eight women from the prosecutor(...)
Most Interesting Facts to Know about the Arab Culture
Aug 21, 2020
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic culture is the culture of the Arabs, from the Atlantic Ocean in the West to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of(...)
Rivers of the Middle East
Aug 21, 2020
Rivers are plentiful in the Middle East. By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East is rich in its diverse landscapes, filled with natural glory. From its mountains and valleys to its deserts and oceans, the ecosystem is immensely(...)
How Arab People Shaped the Numeral System
Aug 20, 2020
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The numbering system in Arabic writing looks different than the English writing system, but they are actually the same! The Hindu-Arabic system is the root of many other numeral systems throughout the world. In(...)
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Palestine Before 1948
Aug 20, 2020
BY: Emily Devereaux/ Arab America contributing writer Pictures are worth a thousand words. The images below document Palestine before the partition through historic photographs. Palestine Before 1948 This sacred shrine built in Jerusalem by Umayyad caliph(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Alexander Maloof
Aug 19, 2020
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)
Middle Eastern Style Stuffed Artichokes, the Food of Rulers and Royalty
Aug 19, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Once upon a time, people of the far east declared the artichoke a forbidden vegetable, thought to contain aphrodisiac powers. Greek mythology stated that Zeus, the virile and strong chief of all gods, was(...)
Meet Ihssane Leckey: Moroccan-American Candidate for Congress
Aug 19, 2020
By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer "I am Ihssane Leckey, Donald Trump's worst nightmare. A fearless woman of color ready to end corporate greed." These were the words 35-year-old Ihssane Leckey spoke in her campaign video titled, "The New Face(...)
Bahbah: The Israel-UAE Agreement and the Palestine Question
Aug 19, 2020
By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist The most debatable topic these days is who won and who lost, especially in reference to the Palestinians, from the recently announced diplomatic agreement between Israel and the UAE. The answer to that question,(...)4,860 Results (Page 229 of 405)