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The ‘Ud - Once Its Music Captivated Europe
Feb 17, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum “Oh ‘ud! If it was not for consolation, I wouldn’t have touched thee, that I declare. To my heart , I wouldn’t have pressed you, And none would’ve heard my songs anywhere.” The first(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Naim Karacand
Feb 17, 2021
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 them.…at least that’s what Arab America(...)
Middle Eastern Delicacies Make Grand Entrance in American Markets
Feb 17, 2021
Balls of KibbehPhoto: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As a child growing up in the United States, there were very few Middle Eastern restaurants, except for a couple of good-quality falafel shops. Hummus wasn’t even considered cool(...)
From the ‘Bay Area’ to Daytona: The Story of Toni Breidinger, NASCAR’s First Female Arab American Race Car Driver
Feb 17, 2021
Toni BreidingerPhoto: Roman Empire Management/Blair Brown By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida witnessed history this past weekend as Toni Breidinger became the first female Arab American race car driver for NASCAR. Breidinger’s(...)
Pandemic Sinks U.S. Exports to Arab World by 27 Percent in 2020 to $45.66 Billion
Feb 16, 2021
According to new U.S. Government data analyzed by the National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), exports of U.S. goods to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fell in 2020 to $45.66 billion, a decrease of 27 percent(...)
Why You Should Become an English Teacher in Saudi Arabia
Feb 16, 2021
By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer We've all been there. You just graduated college, still unsure of what to do with your degree. Maybe you're sick of your 9-5 desk job and need a chance to explore the world while(...)
Arab Women Leading the Way in Sports
Feb 16, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Women in the Arab world have begun making their names in sports. While women were not always commonplace in sports in the Arab world, there has recently been a rise in Arab women participating(...)
Ibn al-Haytham: the Father of Modern Optics
Feb 15, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham was an Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Referred to as the father of modern optics, he made significant contributions to the principles of optics and visual perception(...)
The Historic Connection Between Egypt and Greece
Feb 15, 2021
By: Amana Tashfee/ Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian-Greek Relations Ever wondered about the relationship between Egypt and Greece? These are two very different countries that share a similarly rich history. Egypt and Greek relations date all the way back to(...)
14 Stunning Photos of the Arab World from Space
Feb 12, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer You may have seen all the lists of beautiful and extraordinary pictures of the Arab world - but have you ever seen the Arab world from space? Check out these 14 photographs to get(...)
How Tamer Hosny's Music has made an Impact in the Arab World and the West
Feb 12, 2021
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer From the Eastern to the Western World, Tamer Hosny is one of the Arab region's best top pop stars and through his talent and melody has shifted Arab music beyond its boundaries and introduced(...)
The Period When Arab Literature Flourished in America
Feb 12, 2021
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The tale of Arab American literature began in the late 1800s when Arab immigrants traveled to North America. They traveled in large numbers from the Syrian region of the Ottoman Empire, mainly from what(...)2,535 Results (Page 3 of 212)