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Impact of Arab Culture in Language, Art, and Science
Nov 13, 2024
Image of Arabic Writing. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Rich and varied, Arab culture has had a lasting impression on the world, impacting facets of daily life well beyond the Arab country's boundaries.(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Lisa Suhair Majaj
Nov 13, 2024
Photo: Majaj Collection By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixty-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among(...)
Celebrating National Baklawa Day
Nov 13, 2024
Baklawa with pistachios. Photo source: Pexels. By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world's most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts,(...)
Egyptian Fish Soup –Shawrabat Samak Misri
Nov 10, 2024
Photo Source: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the early 1960s I made my first visit to Egypt. There, I stepped back into history – the time of the Pharaohs, the pyramids and the Sphinx. It was(...)
Did Arab Americans Make a Difference in the Election?
Nov 6, 2024
Photo: Al Jazeera By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting(...)
The Middle East and the Foundations of Algebra
Nov 6, 2024
Image of Mathematical Papers: Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Many Westerners mistakenly believe that ancient Greeks and thinkers like Descartes were the first to use algebra, but few know that the word "algebra"(...)
The Impact of Boycotts Against Pro-Israel Businesses
Nov 6, 2024
BDS protest. Photo source: Pexels By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Since the renewed violence in the Israel-Gaza conflict began on October 7, calls for boycotting companies perceived as supporting Israel have intensified globally. The financial consequences(...)
America Needs a New Policy
Nov 6, 2024
By: Tariq Habash and Josh Paul / Arab America Contributing Writers In the wake of yesterday’s Presidential election, it is time to look forward and ask how change can come to American politics and policies when it comes to Palestine and(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Rami Khouri
Nov 6, 2024
Photo: Rami Khouri By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixty-third of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other(...)
The Kharijites: The First Islamic Sect
Nov 6, 2024
The Battle of Siffin, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Kharijites, the first known Islamic sect, formed after splitting from the followers of the fourth Caliph Ali, who was assassinated by one of their(...)
What If U.S. Mideast Policy Stays the Same? Key Considerations and Next Steps
Nov 6, 2024
Photos: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is(...)
Navigating the Monsoons: Arab Innovations in Indian Ocean Maritime Navigation
Nov 6, 2024
Indian Ocean Monsoon, Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Indian Ocean has long been a hub of marine commerce, connecting diverse cultures and economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. According to(...)4,668 Results (Page 31 of 389)