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Paradoxical Views of Lebanon—Citizens ‘Robbing Banks’ to withdraw Their Own Money—Juxtaposed to Lebanese Rejoicing over Mayyas Dancers’ Win on 'America's Got Talent'

Sep 21, 2022

A woman holding what appears to be a gun demands money from a bank in central Beirut after briefly taking people hostage -- Photo Reuters By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Some Lebanese are actually robbing banks to(...)

The Mayyas, 'Mo', and Dabis--Arab Creatives on Their Own Terms

Sep 21, 2022

Mo Amer in Netflix's Mo (top left), Cherien Dabis (top right), Mayyas dance group perform on America's Got Talent By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer It's 2022 and Arab creatives are having a moment. Lebanese dance group the(...)

Arab America Delegation Visits Yemeni Community in Hamtramck Michigan

Sep 21, 2022

Photo: Maria Banou By: Maria Banou / Arab America contributing writer Those who have taken the time to soak the sights of Hamtramck, Michigan, know that it’s a melting pot of many cultures. Residents of this Detroit suburb represent Polish, Bengali,(...)

Arab Hip Hop and Rap - 10 Artists to Add to your Playlist

Sep 21, 2022

Photo Credit By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of the famous Arab singers like Umm Kulthum, Fayrouz, Amr Diab, and others who the Arab World worship. Their legacies are almost impossible to top. However, Arab(...)

The MOON is Coming to Dubai!

Sep 21, 2022

Photo Credit By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer An ambitious space tourism project could be coming to the UAE in as little as five years. Dubai is set to approve the construction and future operation of a “Moon(...)

A New Step Towards MENA Recognition with the Office of Management and Budget-OMB

Sep 21, 2022

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent, who are meant to fill in the White category box in the U.S. Census, have been fighting for decades to include a separate(...)

The Tree-Climbing Goats in Morocco

Sep 21, 2022

(Photo Credit: AmusingPlanet) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco's tree-climbing goats have recently grabbed headlines. These goats have devised a novel mode of transportation: they climb! These goats can walk practically anywhere because their hooves stick to(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees--Class of 2022

Sep 14, 2022

For Immediate Release Washington DC (September 14, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative--Class of 2022. Forty Arab Americans from a variety of fields and disciplines were announced. Nine judges from throughout(...)

Israel Shrugs off Accountability in Murder of Palestinian American Journalist—Shireen Abu Akleh

Sep 14, 2022

Mourners carry body of Abu Akleh, on which is laid a Palestinian flag and a flak jacket marked 'Press' -- Photo Jiafar Ashtiye/AFP By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Only last week did the Israeli military admit it(...)

Cricket in the United Arab Emirates

Sep 14, 2022

Photo: Cricket / Source: pexels By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America contributing writer Introduction: One of the most popular sports in the Middle East is cricket, the world's most popular ball and bat game, played between two teams of eleven(...)

Arab Filmmakers Make Their Mark at Venice Film Festival

Sep 14, 2022

Syrian filmmaker Soudade Kadaan (right) poses with her prize at 79th Annual Venice Film Festival Source: soudade_kaadan By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer This year, a number of Arab filmmakers made their international debuts at the 79th Annual(...)

Egyptian Fesikh - “The Deadly Fish”

Sep 14, 2022

Fesikh plated with onions and peppers, Photo Credit: ME Recipes By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Living up to its daunting nickname, Fesikh (فِسيخ) is an ancient and traditional Egyptian dish that is actually deadly. The particular(...)