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Go topBy: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No other birds have captivated man since the dawn of history more than falcons, the most regal raptors of the hawk family. Riding the sky with flawless grace, in the eyes of men, a picture postcard of perfection. Through the centuries, these majestic birds with their dazzling speed and … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer About 5 km (3 mi) from Lisbon, on the road to Sintra, we stopped at the charming pink 18th century Queluz National Palace, called by a number of writers, ‘Portugal’s Versailles’. Here, amid its splendour, we had our first taste of Portugal’s pousadas – the country’s inns, built in … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall/Winter 2022 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August to December (Flexible) Due to the COVID concerns, we are accepting off-site work-at-home applicants. Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background From 800 AD to 1100 AD, Baghdad was the richest, most prestigious and significant cosmopolitan city in the world. The Islamic Golden Age contributed vital discoveries and ideas to science and math that still affect our world today. The average American is not very familiar with … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer With a wide variety of vegetable “nuggets” proliferating in supermarkets, I can’t help but think of the old school, traditional cauliflower fritters of my childhood. These fritters are the Palestinian version of vegetable nuggets, made by hand lovingly by my great Auntie Bahia. The Arabic term for these fritters … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While enjoying the luxury of our resort hotel, Club Maeva Miramar, I asked numerous members of the staff if they knew of any Arabs living in Tampico – an important Mexican petroleum port, slowly building up its tourist industry. Finally, one of the guides asked me, “Are Arabs and … Continued
On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A few centuries ago, Portuguese men of war pounding the Moroccan coast with their thundering guns while men stormed ashore to build seacoast citadels in the name of the cross was a common occurrence. Yet, as history proved, conversion to Christianity was not the invaders’ primary purpose. They came … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World sure does know how to make sweets, from kunafa to baklawa to Om Ali. They all are lovely in their own way with great variations across the region. Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet loved by millions. It is a sweet spongy delicacy made … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A staple ingredient in cooking since the dawn of civilization, the onion (allium cepa) has been available as a food for thousands of years by all strata of society – from peasant to royalty. It is one of the most adaptable vegetables known to humankind and a great creator … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As summer kicks off and more people are getting comfortable with traveling abroad, there are always treasures you can discover off the beaten path. The dynamic city of Paris for example has a plethora of museums, magnificent architecture, and open-air markets selling everything from artisanal cheeses to chandeliers you … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A rare white middle-sized antelope, known in the West as the Arabian oryx or oryx leucoryx, has been often labelled, in past centuries as the mythical unicorn. On the other hand, in its original homeland, the Arabian Peninsula, it is known by its various Arab names: al-bawsulah, al-mahā or … Continued
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