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Unique Construction Projects in Arab Countries
Aug 13, 2020
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries are famous for their ambitious construction projects, striving to do better and better every day, and slowly transforming the world of technology and construction. From being home to the tallest building in(...)
The Healthy Foods of the Arabs are Inching into the World's Health Stores
Aug 12, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum, Arab America Contributing Writer Hummus, kishk, labaniyya, mujaddara, tabouli, broad beans, couscous, burghal, dates, chickpeas, figs, lentils, and yogurt – all nutritious - most of these were in my mother's repertoire of daily foods in western Canada(...)
Arab Countries That Stood With Lebanon After The Massive Explosion
Aug 12, 2020
BY: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Among Arabs, it is an unspoken rule that if one gets harmed in any way, shape, or form, everyone has to help. Their "brothers" and "sisters" pain impacts them just as if they(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Jamili Matouk
Aug 12, 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(...)
What’s Next for Lebanon Following the Catastrophic Blast?
Aug 12, 2020
BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international(...)
Revisiting "Arab American Stories" -- Expressions
Aug 12, 2020
Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab(...)
How come Nuts are Important in the Arab Culture?
Aug 11, 2020
By: Joyce Behrens, Contributing Writer Nuts are not just considered snacks in your pantry. As we all know, nuts are a great source of energy and are recommended for a healthy lifestyle. In the Arab World, there are cultural traditions(...)
Substitute Your Arab Meat Dishes with Delicious Meatless Options
Aug 11, 2020
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Why Eat Meatless? Today, there are many reasons to eat meatless! While you do not need to commit to a strictly meatless lifestyle, cutting down on meat reduces the risk of heart disease. However,(...)
How Lebanon is Coping with the Explosion
Aug 11, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone started their day like any other day. People went about their business by going to work, shopping, and visiting relatives; however, Lebanon's fragile state was on their minds—a country in jeopardy not only(...)
The Importance of Respect and Manners in the Arab World
Aug 10, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Greetings and Handshakes Although it is an essential part of decent manners anywhere in the globe is politeness. However, when it comes to Arabs, it's the most essential part of their culture. Arab people(...)
Some Syrian Cities and their Glory and History Prior to the War
Aug 10, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Syria, a country in Western Asia, adequately known as the Syrian Arab Republic. The name Syria is historically originated as a broader region. It is roughly equal with the Levant, known in Arabic as(...)
Ba'albek Ruins: Then and Now
Aug 7, 2020
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Ba'albek ruins are an archaeological field day. Its pillars were erected as early as 9000 BC, and are marked with beautiful and intricate designs that leave archaeologists puzzled about how these drawings(...)4,860 Results (Page 231 of 405)