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Kunafa Inspired Coffee Drink

May 4, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer I had just come home from work, having fasted for the day, and was in the mood for something delicious, sweet, and satisfying. It was the feeling of restlessness that had lured(...)

Booza: Syria's Famous Stretchy Ice-Cream

May 4, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the middle of the busy souq, Al Hamdiiyah, located in the old city of Damascus is the famous ice cream shop, Bakdash. The shop has a long history, it was first(...)

High Powered Attorney Amal Clooney Takes a Human Rights Stand on Russia’s War on Ukraine

May 4, 2022

Amal Clooney has taken her human rights concerns about Russia's destruction of Ukraine to the UN Security Council Photo -- Hollywood Life By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Amal Clooney has taken her concern about Russia’s attack on(...)

Sliman Mansour's Homeland

May 4, 2022

Sliman Mansour's Homeland BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Sliman Mansour Sliman Mansour is a Palestinian painter and artist. He was born in a village in Ramallah and in a time when the zionist had not occupied and(...)

Arab America Foundation Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month 2022 with a Spectacular Event in Washington DC

May 3, 2022

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at an exciting venue in Washington DC, near DuPont Circle, was the site where Arab America Foundation acknowledged for a fifth consecutive year National Arab American Heritage(...)

The Aura of Ancient Fez Comes Alive in Riad Al Pacha Hotel/Restaurant

May 3, 2022

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "Fez! In you is gathered all the beauties of the world. How many are the blessings and riches that you bestow on your inhabitants." Thus wrote a Moroccan poet who went on to describe(...)

Sponsors: National Arab American Heritage Month 2022

May 1, 2022

National Arab American Heritage Month 2022 Sponsors A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our sponsors. This event wouldn’t be possible without them. We’re extremely grateful for their support and we look forward to seeing them at our(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30--Class of 2022 Applicants Now Accepted

Apr 27, 2022

For Immediate Release Washington DC (April 27, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for the 30 Under 30--Class of 2022. Applications are now being accepted through May 16, 2022. 30 Under 30 is(...)

Sliman Mansour's Perseverance and Hope

Apr 27, 2022

Perseverance and Hope Art Piece BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The second part of the Sliman Mansour art piece series is the Perseverance and Hope painting. Sliman Mansour Sliman Mansour is a Palestinian painter and artist. He(...)

Cookbook of Baghdad: 10th century

Apr 27, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “The mere smell of cooking can evoke a whole civilization.”Fernand Braudel ‘Kitab al-Tabikh’ 'Book of Delights,' ancient 10th century cookbook. ‘Kitab al Tabikh’ is an old recipe book dating back to the(...)

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with Healthy Fattoush Salad

Apr 27, 2022

HG7DYG Traditional Arabic fattoush salad on a plate on the table. vertical top view By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer As April has been officially recognized as Arab American Heritage Month, Arab Americans are flooding social media with(...)

What the World Needs Now—Arab Oil, but Gulf States Side with Russia, Capping Output

Apr 27, 2022

Russian President Putin with Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman--Saudi has sided with Russia on keeping oil prices high -- Photo CNBC18.com By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Russia’s unprovoked and massive attack on Ukraine has brought all(...)