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Revolution Anthems: The Rise of Tunisian Rappers from the Arab Spring
Jan 15, 2025
El Général performing. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the Arab Spring Protests of 2010 and 2011, Tunisian rap and hip-hop music became increasingly popular within the Middle East. This was due primarily to(...)
Navigating Lebanon’s Political Landscape: President Aoun’s Challenge
Jan 15, 2025
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer After a two-year delay, the election of a president for the Lebanese Republic last week represents a modest but genuine step forward. The new president, Joseph Aoun (no relation(...)
The Andalusian Legacy: Traces of Arab Culture in Spain
Jan 15, 2025
Iberian Peninsula. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Spain's rich and lively past is closely linked to the influence of Arab-Muslim civilization. From 711 to 1492, Al-Andalus, a Muslim-ruled province on the Iberian Peninsula,(...)
Palestinian Film, “Ground Zero” Leads Arab Submissions to the Academy Awards
Jan 15, 2025
The Destruction of homes in Gaza. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent weeks, the Academy Awards revealed their shortlist of films, sparking significant excitement across the Arab world, especially with the inclusion of(...)
Kufta Mabrouma - Ground Meat with Pine Nuts
Jan 12, 2025
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Aleppo and its cuisine never fails in its unique tastes and aromas. Kufta mabrouma is a specialty of the city where it is baked and served in a round platter, with the ground meat(...)
Notable Players and Memorable Moments of Syrian Football
Jan 8, 2025
Image of Syria's National Team : Photo Source : Wikimedia Commons By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Known as the "Qasioun Eagles," the Syrian national football team has a rich legacy distinguished by prominent players and spectacular games(...)
The History of the Hashemite Dynasty
Jan 8, 2025
The Hashemite flag that was adopted in the 1555. Picture: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Several of the states in the Arab world are ruled by monarchies; Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Morocco are just a(...)
A New President for Lebanon: Critical Crossroads
Jan 8, 2025
Photo: Wikipedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Its parliament convenes for possible presidential elections on January 9, following a destabilizing two-year vacancy. The timing appears suitable, as exhausted political factions face tremendous(...)
The Search for Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb: Kathleen Martinez’s Bold Quest
Jan 8, 2025
Statue of Cleopatra VII. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons - CC Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Egypt, remains one of history’s most enigmatic and compelling(...)
Moroccan Pirates and the Barbary Coast: A History of Maritime Intrigue
Jan 8, 2025
Bonne Map of the Mediterranean and the Maghreb or Barbary Coast. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Barbary Coast, that extends over the North African coastlines of modern-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya,(...)
Baseema - Coconut Cake
Jan 5, 2025
Photo credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Baseema is a traditional Sudanese cake that has its culinary cousins in the basbousa of Egypt and the harisat al-lawz or nammura of Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. Its flavour is(...)
Netanyahu’s Christmas Message and Its Dangerous Rhetoric
Jan 1, 2025
Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Credit: Pexels. By: Jamileh Mogin / Arab America Contributing Writer On December 24, Mr. Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Christians in Israel and abroad for their “steadfast support” during the ongoing war.This statement reflects the(...)4,951 Results (Page 48 of 413)