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Seeking Refuge: Jewish People Taken in by Arab People
Feb 18, 2021
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer There is a tumultuous history between Jewish people and Arab people. Conflicts trace back to biblical dates. Today, there is a confusing stigma about relations between Jewish people and Arab people. However, certain time(...)
Check Out These 10 Arab Restaurants in the DMV
Feb 18, 2021
By: Emily Tain/Arab America While DC isn't necessarily known for its Arab food, there still are a myriad of great options in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Below, are ten different restaurants that offer Arab food, varying in price from(...)
Bahbah: The 7 Concerns that Drive Biden’s Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East
Feb 17, 2021
Photo: Wall Street Journal By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist After less than 30 days in office, seven trends are emerging in President Joe Biden’s policies toward the Middle East and the North Africa regions. They are: The(...)
Meet Hassan Shahawy: Harvard Law Review's First Muslim President
Feb 17, 2021
Hassan Shahawy, the first Arab-Muslim Harvard Law Review PresidentSource: The Crimson On January 30, the Harvard Law Review has officially elected Hassan Shahawy, an Egyptian-American muslim Harvard Law student, as the Harvard Law Review president. This has made him the(...)
Arab America Launches "Waasta Connect" Listserv
Feb 17, 2021
For Immediate Release Washington DC (February 15, 2021): Arab America is proud to announce the launch of our new listserv, WaastaConnect (www.waastaconnect.com). Waasta loosely means “who you know” or “connections” in Arabic, and that is what we intend with this(...)
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(...)3,101 Results (Page 50 of 259)