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Yacoub Shaheen Wins Arab Idol, Palestinians Around the World Celebrate
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Celebrations have been taking place across Palestine after Yacoub Shaheen, a Bethlehem native, won the hugely popular Arab Idol contest on Saturday. Shaheen, 22, beat out his Yemeni competitor, Ammar Mohammed, and another Palestinian, Ameer Dandan,(...)
Kibbeh Bi Saniye: A Comforting Pie for the Last Winter Days
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer Kibbeh is a famous dish in the Arab world, served in many different forms depending on the region it originates. The meal is prepared in the Levantine region in countries, such as Palestine, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon(...)
Darzah and Child's Cup Full: Palestinian Brands Helping Refugees
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger While doing researching on Arab products, I discovered two organizations, Darzah, a fair trade website selling Palestinian tatreez clothing and accessories, as well as Child’s Cup Full, another fair trade website selling Palestinian-made children’s toys and(...)
8 Ways the Arab Cheek Kiss Can Get Awkward
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Cheek kissing in the Arab world is a sign of greeting, friendship, comfort, and more. When around Arabs, performing the kiss is inevitable. Male-female and female-female cheek kissing is customary, with the male-male kiss being less(...)
Lisbon's Romantic Kasbah Of Alfama
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Every night during our week's stay in Lisbon we came to Alfama, the historic heart of the city, to enjoy Portugal's traditional song, the fado, while we feasted on the country's famous fish dishes. Tonight, as(...)
Oscar-Winning Iranian Director's Protest Leaves a Lasting Impression Internationally
Feb 28, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Iranian director Asghar Farhadi sent prominent Persians, including Anousheh Ansari, the first Iranian in space, to accept his Oscar for best foreign-language film on Sunday night. Farhadi’s film, The Salesman, depicts the struggles of a failing(...)
Documentary on Syrian White Helmets Wins Oscar Amid Allegations of Connections to Terrorists
Feb 27, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The White Helmets, a documentary film featuring Syria’s famed rescue team won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Feature last night amid allegations of having ties with terrorist organizations. The Oscar, which was presented by Arab(...)
So Many Stars Wore Arab Designers At This Year’s Academy Awards
Feb 27, 2017
BY: Arab America Staff Arab designers were seen all over the Red Carpet and after parties again at this year's Academy Awards. More than ever, Arab designers, most of whom are from Lebanon, are designing glamorous gowns for Hollywood's elite.(...)
Diversity Wins: Mahershala Ali Becomes First American Muslim to Win an Oscar
Feb 27, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer Mahershala Ali makes history as the first American Muslim actor to win an Oscar. He won the coveted golden statue in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of a Miami drug dealer, Juan, in(...)
Iraq Baseball Team Hopes for the West Asian Cup This Weekend
Feb 24, 2017
BY: David DeMaria/Contributing Writer With spring training right beginning in the U.S., Iraq’s national baseball team is focusing their attention on the 13th West Asia Baseball Cup, beginning February 25. The tournament, which is to be held at the Jinnah(...)
Muslim and Immigrant Filmmakers to Boycott the Oscars
Feb 24, 2017
BY: Stephanie Yasi Farokhi/Contributing Writer The 89th Academy Awards airing this Sunday will be unlike any Oscars ceremony seen before. The Oscars have already become extremely political before even airing, with groups and people protesting the international event. Trump’s unsuccessful(...)
Kansas Man Shoots Two Indian Americans Because He Thought They Were "Middle Eastern"
Feb 23, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer A suspect has been found in the triple shooting of three men on Wednesday night in at an Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe, Kansas. Adam Purinton, 51, allegedly shot the three men, then told a(...)4,030 Results (Page 279 of 336)