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What Disney's New Resort Means for Tourism in the Gulf
May 14, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Ramsey Zeidan/Arab America Contributing Writer In a recent press release from The Walt Disney Company and Miral, the United Arab Emirates based company that develops popular cultural tourist attractions, Disney has announced plans for a landmark(...)
The Maghreb Missionary: Cardinal Cristóbal’s Path of Peace
May 14, 2025
Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer It may sound a bit out of the ordinary at first, but could it be that we had a close chance of getting our first(...)
Simon Sakkab Talks About His Children’s Book, Palestine A to Z
May 14, 2025
By: Mariam Aburdeineh / Arab America Contributing Writer Maintaining your cultural identity is even more important when you are away from your homeland, says Simon Sakkab, Palestinian American author of the 2023 children’s alphabet book Palestine A to Z. “[Palestinian](...)
"Make Your Voice Heard": 40 Minutes with Wanees Zarour
May 14, 2025
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Wanees Zarour Wanees Zarour is a Palestinian composer, violinist, oud, and buzuq player based in Chicago. Born and raised in Ramallah, he was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by(...)
Saudi Arabian Cultural Festival Has Become a Platform for Boxing’s Revival
May 14, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexel By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made efforts to use its sovereign wealth fund to invest in sports, and other forms of entertainment. The Public Investment(...)
Morraq – Meat and Rice Stew
May 11, 2025
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Olives used in cooking such as in this dish from Saudi Arabia are common also in the North African kitchen. In the Arab world, the choice of olives is not(...)
Dubai-Inspired Sandwich Cookies: A Luxe Twist on Oreos
May 11, 2025
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer For the past year, Dubai chocolate bars have gone from niche treats to viral sensations—and not just because they’re wrapped in gold and mystery. These luxurious sweets are capturing the taste buds and wallets(...)
When Fragrance Speaks Arabic in the Heart of the U.S.
May 7, 2025
Source: Generated Exclusively for Arab America. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer I still clearly remember standing at a big international conference in Berlin. I felt confident and strong, and I had something special with me, my scent.(...)
How Can Arab American Mothers “Celebrate” Mother’s Day?
May 7, 2025
Mother and Child in Syrian Refugee Camp. Photo credit: Pexels By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Sunday, 11 May, is Mother’s Day. We buy flowers, maybe go to brunch, write cards thanking our mothers for being “the best(...)
The Everlasting Music of Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab
May 7, 2025
Photo: Baidaphone Records By: Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer May 4th marked the Anniversary of Egypt's Legendary Musician Muhammad Abd al-Wahab Most Arab music influencers lived in the twentieth century and, when making a list, Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab(...)
Jaafar Tuqan: The Legacy of a Palestinian-Jordanian Architect
May 7, 2025
Jaafar Tuqan. Photo credit: Middle East Architect By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Jaafar Tuqan was born in 1938 in Jerusalem, which was then part of Mandatory Palestine. He was the son of the renowned Palestinian poet(...)
"Lead with Your Arabness": 40 Minutes with Roula David
May 7, 2025
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Roula David Roula David is a creative force in Detroit’s music and nightlife scene, known for her visionary leadership at Spot Lite and UFO Factory. Growing up between Arab and American cultures,(...)4,860 Results (Page 26 of 405)