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Archaeologists Uncover an Unprecedented 250 Mummies Among Other Ancient Artifacts
Jun 8, 2022
The recently unearthed treasures, including several ornate sarcophagi, are displayed at a makeshift exhibit at the feet of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara. (Photo: Reuters) BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Fresh out of the dry(...)
Traditional Wedding Dresses of the Maghreb Region
Jun 8, 2022
Photo: North Africa Traditional Bride By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold,(...)
Ancient Protein Alternatives to Meat
Jun 7, 2022
Why is the consumption of health foods on the rise in North America? The answer lies much in the rising living standard and education which give impetus to the search for a healthier and more fulfilling way of lie. Added(...)
Arab America Foundation Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month 2022 with a Spectacular Event in Washington DC
Jun 7, 2022
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at an exciting venue in Washington DC, near DuPont Circle, was the site where Arab America Foundation acknowledged for a fifth consecutive year National Arab American Heritage(...)
The Relatable Struggles of Being a First Generation Arab-American
Jun 1, 2022
By Nouha Elyazidi / Arab American Contributing Writer Growing up with an Arab background in the United States is a very unique experience, to say the least. It provides you with a unique opportunity to be immersed in two vastly(...)
Yassin Ghaleb: The Yemeni Artist Who Turned Rubbish into Art
Jun 1, 2022
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Source: (New China TV) Xinhua Yassin Ghaleb is a Yemeni artist of extraordinary talent. He is a Yemeni architect and artist; he was born and raised in Taiz, Yemen. He married Fadilah(...)
How Arabs Survived on the Oldest Legume of the Middle East
Jun 1, 2022
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While food prices are literally climbing by the day, there is one legume that has sustained the people of the Middle East for centuries, despite the war, famine, poverty, and forced expulsion. That(...)
Tunisia's Constitutional Referendum: National Pride or Self-Serving Power Grab?
Jun 1, 2022
A protest in Tunis, Tunisia, against what many are calling an anti-democratic autocoup from President Kais Saied. (Photo: Yassine Gaidi - Anadolu Agency) BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday saw the latest advancement over Tunisia's constitutional(...)
Palestinian Descent Built the First Skatepark in Amman, Jordan, for Refugee Youth and Other Vulnerable Groups
May 31, 2022
(Photo Credit: Make Life Skate Life) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer 7Hills Skatepark is located in the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is famous for lacking public space and accessible recreational outlets for youth. The skatepark(...)
“For Those That Hate, The Hat Trick Was For Them”: Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri Confronts Anti-Arab and Muslim Hate in the NHL
May 31, 2022
Nazem Kadri, a forward for the Colorado Avalanche recently confront anti-Arab Muslim hate in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Photo: NHL.com By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Nazem Kadri is a Canadian Lebanese and Muslim forward who(...)
The United Arab Emirates Works to Save the Arabian Gulf Turtles
May 31, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Environmentalists were pleased when the United Arab Emirates at the turn of the 21st century, set a program into motion to save the turtle. A new country, which has amazed the world with its(...)
Resistance and Power: The Street Art of Lebanon
May 25, 2022
Image Credit: AFP By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon has experienced an immense amount of hardship, especially in recent years. A port explosion, economic collapse, and political instability have ravaged the country. In response to adversity, Lebanese(...)4,041 Results (Page 66 of 337)