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It’s all About the Benjamins Baby

Feb 20, 2019

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week in Washington was action-packed, to say the least, Besides Trump's sporadic national emergency scares, another debate was brewing, and it surrounded US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for speaking up against the undue influence(...)

Andalusia's Crowning Glory - The Great Mosque of Cordoba

Feb 20, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My heart tingled with emotion and excitement as I stepped into the fabled Great Mosque of Córdoba. Six times I had journeyed to what was once the capital of western Islam to visit its(...)

Why Arab Americans Look Forward to their Senior Years

Feb 20, 2019

Photo: AAI By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have close relationships with extended family and friends. Generosity and kindness are important aspects of Arab culture and that is carried throughout almost every aspect of life for them. That is(...)

Rep. Omar Backlash: All Too Familiar to Arab Americans

Feb 13, 2019

By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer This week, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attempted to break the dam on a discussion that has been held back for too long: the sanctity of Israel in our U.S. Congress, and the role of(...)

12 Ways to Express Your Love in Arabic this Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2019

Hob/Love in the Arabic Language By: Yara Jouzy/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are passionate, affectionate and extremely loving people. They can tell someone they love him or her without actually saying the words, “I love you.” Such a powerful language(...)

Oman: The Land With Sindbad’s Aura Readied For A Tourist Onrush

Feb 13, 2019

Tourism is a priority sector in Oman since its potential for growth and popularity has been recognized the world over. By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “I can't believe it! Everything is so modern, yet it looks ancient!” My daughter Muna(...)

The Secrets of Successful Marriages to Non-Arab Men

Feb 13, 2019

By: Dana El-Issa/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American intermarriages are becoming increasingly common. A 1990 U.S. Census data shows that over 80% of U.S. – born Arabs had non-Arab spouses, but intermarriages are not limited to U.S. born Arabs. The cultural(...)

Bahbah: Has Trump Walled Himself in by the Wall

Feb 13, 2019

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist It is an understatement to describe what President Donald Trump as an obsessive-compulsive individual. Yet, very few issues compare with his obsession with the Wall that he wants to build on the border(...)

Middle Eastern Style Stuffed Butternut Squash

Feb 13, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Middle eastern people love stuffing vegetables with a tantalizing combination of rice and meat with herbs like parsley and mint. They stuff everything from zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and even carrots. However, one vegetable(...)

You Can Say Anything about Anyone in the U.S., Except…

Feb 13, 2019

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer So let’s dissect the Israeli-U.S. relationship, and why it’s so taboo to talk smack about Israeli domestic policy. In the past decade, the U.S. has allotted Israel with billions of dollars in aid. Three(...)

Palestinian Children Aim to Inspire Americans with Gaza Light Message

Feb 9, 2019

Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are hosting a candlelight vigil to spread the #GazaLightMessage at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. this Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM (rain or shine). The children,(...)

Oman Tech Road Show Visits Seattle and Silicon Valley

Feb 8, 2019

The National U.S.--Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recently organized a road show to the United States to showcase technology opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman. The 10-day visit to Seattle and Silicon Valley revolved around a dozen delegates representing Oman’s(...)