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"Men in the Sun" by Ghassan Kanafani: Reflecting on Displacement
Sep 4, 2024
Arabic cover of "Men in the Sun" by Ghassan Kanafani. Photo source: Wikimedia commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer "Men in the Sun" is a novella written by Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani in 1962. It stands(...)
Al-Ma’arri: Medieval Anti-Theist, Vegan, and Anti-Natalist?
Sep 4, 2024
Portrait of al-Ma'arri as drawn by Khalil Gibran in 1917. Picture: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Ma’arri, a relatively obscure Arab philosopher from the Golden Age of Islam, is perhaps best described as a pessimist.(...)
Egypt’s Kushari – A Traditional and Healthy Staple
Sep 3, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A hearty dish made with rice, lentils, macaroni, browned sliced onions, and tomato sauce, Egypt’s kushari is popular among the working classes because it includes inexpensive ingredients while nutritious. In Egypt,(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
The official logo of the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held(...)
Looking Forward: Saudi Arabias Green Hydrogen Plant
Aug 28, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, traditionally known for its vast oil reserves, is making significant strides in diversifying its energy portfolio through green hydrogen production. This initiative is a key component of(...)
North Yemen: Divisions before the Yemeni Civil War
Aug 28, 2024
North Yemeni royalists in 1962. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks about a divided Yemen, they might think about its ongoing, devastating, and complicated civil war. However, did you know that there(...)
The Current Landscape of Arabic Programs in the Middle East
Aug 28, 2024
American University in Cairo, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer With ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza consistently failing, American diplomatic voices sympathetic to Arabs are severely needed now and in the coming(...)
Marie El-Khoury: A Remarkable Jewelry Designer
Aug 28, 2024
Marie El-Khoury, 1940. Source: KalimahPress. By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the(...)
The Marginalization of Christians in Historic Palestine
Aug 28, 2024
By Mehdi El Merini /Arab America Contributing Writer Abbey of Dormiton in Jerusalem. Photo source: Pexels The Christian community in historic Palestine, though numerically small, is historically significant, tracing its roots back to the earliest days of Christianity. However, in(...)
Gaza War: Analysis of Ceasefire Agreement Failure
Aug 28, 2024
Photo: CNBC By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Both Israel and Hezbollah claimed victory in this weekend's exchange of fire across the Lebanese border. The fighting is currently contained, but the area remains a tinderbox. None of this(...)
Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion
Aug 28, 2024
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means "to burn(...)
How Al Jazeera Started
Aug 28, 2024
Al-Jazeera Newsroom. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Since the group’s launch in 1996, the Al Jazeera Media Network has become increasingly known in households worldwide. Initially just publishing its news in Arabic, the creation(...)4,860 Results (Page 56 of 405)