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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(...)
Timeless Elegance: Beauty Secrets of Iraqi Women
Jan 15, 2025
A picture of Miss Iraq for the year 2021, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Zahraa Alrafish / Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, Iraqi women have preserved their beauty through a blend of home recipes, natural ingredients, and cultural traditions. One(...)
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(...)
The First and Second Moroccan Crises: Paving the Way to World War I
Jan 1, 2025
French troops in Morocco during the Agadir crisis. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early 20th century, the tensions between European powers over influence in Africa and other parts of the(...)
New Year Resolution 2025
Jan 1, 2025
Credit: Pexels By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As we welcome the New Year, it’s time to reflect on the achievements and progress made by the Arab American community in 2024. This year, the Arab America Foundation (AAF)(...)5,022 Results (Page 54 of 419)