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Middle Eastern Pantry Staples to the Rescue With Hearty Bulgur Pilaf
Jul 16, 2024
Photo Credit: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Bulgur wheat holds a storied history in the Middle East, dating back thousands of years. Originating from ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians and Babylonians, bulgur was a staple due(...)
Potato And Tomato Stew - Yakhnit Batata wa Banadura
Jul 16, 2024
Source: Pexels.com By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The potato, native to the indigenous peoples of the Andes, although not an original ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine was brought back from the Americas by the Conquistadors to Spain and the(...)
NUSACC Roundtable Showcases Bahrain and its New Minister of Industry and Commerce
Jul 10, 2024
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America's top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently hosted a business roundtable featuring H.E. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain's Minister of Industry and Commerce. More than(...)
Assala Pure Art: 'The Natives' in Palestinian Tarweedeh Style
Jul 10, 2024
Source: Wikimedia. A picture showing Assala Nasri is considered by many to be one of the most important Syrian artists of the past two decades. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer "Landowners" or "The Natives" is one of(...)
The Political Rise of Arab Americans
Jul 10, 2024
Free Palestine Anti-Israel Protest. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans, a diverse community with roots spanning 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, have significantly shaped the sociopolitical landscape of the(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Jul 10, 2024
Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-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 areas.(...)
Israel’s Threat of Taking Lebanon “Back to the stone-age” Could Prove to be Suicidal
Jul 10, 2024
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In expanding the war zone into Lebanon, Israel puts itself in great danger. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that his military is capable of taking Lebanon “back to(...)
Umm Kulthum and Arab Nationalism
Jul 10, 2024
Umm Kulthum meeting with Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat in the 1960s. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Umm Kulthum is known to many throughout the Arab world. Her career as a singer and(...)
The Mystery Surrounding Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
Jul 10, 2024
US Vela Satellite which detected a potential Israeli nuclear test in 1979. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel's nuclear program is a subject shrouded in secrecy and controversy, significantly directing and affecting(...)
The 1952 Egyptian Revolution: A Turning Point in Modern Arab History
Jul 10, 2024
Members of the Egyptian Free Officers Movement. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 1952 Egyptian Revolution, often known as the "23 July Revolution," was a watershed point in Egyptian and Arab history. This revolution(...)
Science and Scholars: How the Arab World Influenced the Renaissance Era
Jul 10, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world of history is often credited for its vast culture, but it is rarely recognized for its significant contributions in other areas. The Renaissance, a time of rediscovery(...)
AIPAC and The "Squad"
Jul 10, 2024
Former Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer On June 25th, with the loss of incumbent Jamaal Bowman to the AIPAC backed George Latimer, the pro-Israeli committee earned its first victory over the “Squad,”(...)4,713 Results (Page 50 of 393)