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Arab Culture being a High Context Culture
Sep 20, 2023
Photo: Pixabay By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The phrase "high-context culture," which was first introduced by anthropologist Edward T. Hall in the 1970s, is frequently used to describe Arab culture. While low-context cultures focus more on explicit(...)
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Potomac to Host 38th Annual Mediterranean Festival Sept. 22-24
Sep 15, 2023
(POTOMAC, MARYLAND) Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in Potomac, Md. will proudly host its 38th Annual Mediterranean Festival the weekend of September 22-24. Festival hours will be as follows: Friday, Sept. 22, from 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23,(...)
Adapting Strategies to Local Values in the Arab Market
Sep 13, 2023
Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab market includes a complex and dynamic economic environment that spans several cultures and countries. Global businesses must modify their tactics to align with the regional values and preferences(...)
Art in a Time of War: A Look At the Artwork On Arab Borders
Sep 13, 2023
Photo Credits: Atlantic Council By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Different Mediums of Expression Art has long been a medium for expressing cultural heritage, identity, and societal narratives. From ancient civilizations to modern-day societies, artwork has played a(...)
Dealing with Devastation in Morocco After the Earthquake
Sep 13, 2023
Flag of Morocco under a cloudy sky / Photo Credit: Pexels.com/Atmar Lens By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer What We Know A devastating night occurred in Morocco on Friday, September 8th, 2023, as an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude(...)
Connecting to My Arab Roots Through Writing
Sep 13, 2023
Author, writer, and scholar, Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki. Credit: BooksForward. By: Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki / Contributing Writer When I started my Master's program in creative writing, I had hoped to emulate my favorite writers at the time—Ernest Hemingway, John Updike, Philip(...)
The Stigma Behind Therapy in Arab Societies
Sep 13, 2023
Photo: commons.wikimedia.org By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab societies have a rich history, characterized by their traditions and tightly-knit communities. However, within the context of this vibrant cultural heritage, a concerning pattern has persisted: the stigma surrounding(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America--Thirteenth in Series: Ralph Nader
Sep 13, 2023
Photo --By Don LaVange (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wickenden/) - Flickr(https://www.flickr.com/photos/wickenden/474602694/), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3251720 By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the thirteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business,(...)
Bahbah: Without Palestinian and Arab “Enemies,” Israel Could Self Destruct
Sep 13, 2023
Israeli President, Isaac Herzog. Credit: WikiCommons By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Over the past decades, many believed Israel could self-destruct without their unifying focus of battling Palestinian and Arab enemies. As relations between Israel and Arab countries(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America--Twelfth in Series: Hoda Kotb
Sep 6, 2023
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaac Rodriguez) By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the twelfth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities(...)
Navigating the Bill Battle
Sep 6, 2023
Fighting Over The Bill. Photo: Youtube By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Two years ago, when I first moved to Washington DC, I had a memorable dinner with my family and our close friends. However, when the time(...)
How Arab Descents In Latin America Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 6, 2023
Design Credits: Canva.com Rina Acevedo By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer Hispanic Heritage Month Every year, Latinos celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of citizens whose ancestors came from(...)4,669 Results (Page 76 of 390)