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Five Arab Nations Are Ready to Join BRICS
May 10, 2023
Locations of the BRICS countries. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer After the global financial crisis of 2008, BRICS, better known as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, gained its reputation as one of the(...)
Public Display of Affection in the Arab World
May 10, 2023
A Lebanese singer showing affection during the concert. Photo by: Wikipedia By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer What is affection? Affection is a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something, usually associated with a type of(...)
World’s Most Influential Arabs of 2023
May 3, 2023
Photo: Gulf Business By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2022, Arabs achieved new heights in various fields, including space exploration, climbing the world's tallest mountain, and dominating the entertainment industry. These female power listers are breaking down(...)
Afifa Iskandar, The Iraqi Blackbird
May 3, 2023
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Afifa Iskandar Estefan, عفيفة إسكندر إصطيفان, is one of the most famous Iraqi singers of the 20th century. She is known for her traditional style of singing. Maqam-al-Iraqi is an old musical(...)
A Place for Arab American Researchers at the Arab-American Frontiers Symposium
May 3, 2023
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, the minister of education for the United Arab Emirates, showcased giving a speech at the 4th annual Arab-American Frontiers Symposium in 2018. Photo Credits: Khalifa University. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Establishing a(...)
Arabic: One of the Fastest-Growing Languages in the World
May 2, 2023
Map of the MENA region's Dispersion and Density of Arabic. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer As an Arab American, I have always felt a deep pride in both my Arab heritage and the invaluable cultural(...)
Palestinians’ Press for Modifications Before Israel’s Admission to the US Visa Waiver Program
May 2, 2023
Map of Countries that are currently Participating in the US Visa Waiver Program. Photo: Caribbeannewsglobal By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Palestinian Americans are raising concerns over Israel’s application to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), causing delays(...)
Florida Governor DeSantis exports his Repressive Vision for America to Israel, Intruding on Israeli Politics at a Sensitive Moment
May 2, 2023
Governor DeSantis and PM Netanyahu during the governor's recent visit to Israel to promote business and build his base for a possible run for the presidency -- Photo --Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Florida Governor Ron(...)
Arabic Dialects Within Egypt
May 2, 2023
Common Egyptian Arabic Words/ Researchgate By Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most special attributes of the Arabic language is its diversification to fit several dialects. There are around 25 Arabic-speaking countries, which in total consist(...)
Labneh Stuffed Figs
May 2, 2023
Stuffed figs - Adobe Stock By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Figs have been a staple food in the Arab world for centuries. As one of the first cultivated and domesticated food crops in human history, figs provide(...)
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month in Historic Message at Arab America Foundation Commemorative Event
Apr 30, 2023
Washington DC, April 30, 2023--The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden issued a historic message to the Arab America Foundation at their seventh annual event on Wednesday, April 26th commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month. During National(...)
Palestinian Singer, Elyanna, Making History in the Music Industry
Apr 26, 2023
Elyanna Marjieh. Photo: Wikipedia By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Rising Arab artist Elyanna Marjieh, of Palestinian-Chilean descent, is the first performer to play an entire set in Arabic at the Coachella festival. Arabic and Western beats are(...)3,664 Results (Page 3 of 306)