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Breaking Stereotypes: How the Latest Barbie Movie Celebrates Diversity and Empowers Arab Women
Aug 2, 2023
Photo Credit: Warner Bros. By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Greta Gerwig’s most recent film “Barbie,” spurred dialogue and reflection from moviegoers all over the world, making them question the true meaning of the Barbie doll and(...)
Okhtein, Egypt’s Luxury Bag Brand With a Star-Studded Clientele
Aug 2, 2023
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Backstory “It all started in Old Cairo” is what Mounaz and Aya Abdel Raouf told Vogue Arabia when asked about the backstory of their luxury bag brand, Okhtein. Sisters and best friends(...)
UAE to Host 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) Amid Escalating Heat Wave
Aug 2, 2023
Photo: ArabianBusniess By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer 28th UN Climate Change Conference The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, known as COP28, will take place at the Expo City(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America--Seventh in Series: Brandon Saad
Aug 2, 2023
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventh in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Here,(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America--Sixth in Series: Dr. Nemat "Minouche" Shafik
Jul 26, 2023
Minouche Shafik, Arab American of Egyptian descent, recently appointed first woman president of Columbia University -- Photo -- Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab(...)
Shahid: Netflix of the Arab World
Jul 26, 2023
Logo/ Shahid By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer Application Features Because they are not available on popular streaming services, Arabs strive constantly to find their favorite TV series and movies. Luckily, now there are streaming services that offer(...)
Street Vendors of Egypt
Jul 26, 2023
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer While passing through the streets of Egypt, it is impossible to miss the plethora of street vendors found on every corner. Selling everything from produce and refreshing beverages to clothing and handmade(...)
Top Koshari Restaurants in Egypt
Jul 26, 2023
A Classic Bowl of koshari. Photo Credit: Trip.com By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Koshari (كشري) is Egypt’s national dish and is quite popular on the street. Koshari actually originated first from India. It is believed that the(...)
Nuclear Nonproliferation in the Arab World
Jul 26, 2023
Side By Side Comparison of Rami Malek in Oppenheimer and the Real David Hill. Photo: Tiktok By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer 'Oppenheimer' and the Beginning of the Atom Bomb: When it comes to nuclear nonproliferation, this week(...)
6 Styles of Arabic Calligraphy
Jul 26, 2023
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic calligraphy is the art of writing and forming letters in a decorative and expressive way using the Arabic script. It is an important part of Islamic art and has been used(...)
Jordan's fascination with Arab cultural heritage
Jul 26, 2023
Photo: Pixabay By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan is located at the meeting point of several historical civilizations, it's a captivating example of how people continue to be with their Arab cultural history. This country's history extends(...)
The Busy Streets of Karbala, Iraq to Commemorate Ashura Day
Jul 26, 2023
The flag-bearing ceremony takes place on the first night of Muharram. Photo credits AFP through Al Jazeera. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Karbala’s significance The city of Karbala, in central Iraq, holds a rich history. The holy(...)4,668 Results (Page 80 of 389)