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Sustainable and Ethical Arab-Owned Brands You Should Try

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The growing need for cheap clothes has taken an immense toll on our environment. According to a recent study, we buy 60 percent more garments today than we did at the beginning of the decade, and we only keep the clothing for half as long. And today, fashion production … Continued

Traveling to the Arab World Without Leaving Your House

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer  Many of us during quarantine are stressed about not being able to travel or even leave our houses. It’s hard to move around and find comfort in seeing the same thing everyday. Even now as we’re starting to be allowed out of our houses and seeing more than what … Continued

Sponsored: Top 5 Arab Culture Dedicated Instagram Accounts

Instagram is propelled by the sharing of fresh, authentic, and relatable content. Nowadays Instagram is everywhere, people share everything from their daily meals to the culture of their countries. Businesses use Instagram to promote their products and  Instagram growth services even earn money by helping others gain popularity. Different cultures now open up to the world, … Continued

Foods of The Arabian Gulf Countries

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor For untold centuries, the Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula have served in their desert tents, mansaf (roasted lamb with rice) to honored guests.  Along the eastern coast of that ancient land, the inhabitants have, through the ages, somewhat evolved this traditional symbol of Arab hospitality.  They add much more spices … Continued

History of Beauty Standards in the Arab World

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people consider Ancient Egypt to have had a large influence on modern beauty standards. However, beauty standards all over the world have changed. Of course, the Arab world is no exception. This article explains the beauty standards over the last 100 years of 5 countries in the Arab … Continued

Sponsored: How To Get Into American Sports

By: Guest Writer for Arab America How to Get into American Sports Are you looking to get into American sports, but you are not sure how? America has many fantastic sports, including baseball, football, and basketball. They are ingrained in the local culture that you will feel that you are missing out if you do … Continued

Little Palestine- Chicago, Illinois

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer     If you are ever feeling homesick, Bridgeview, Illinois, is your second best option. Once you reach south of 80th Street in south suburban Bridgeview, you will notice that all the store signs are now in Arabic. As a matter of fact, the entire area is filled with Arab … Continued

Arab Influences in Portuguese Cuisine

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When, in 711 A.D., ‘Abd al-‘Aziz, the son of Musa ibn Nusayr, the Arab Viceroy of North Africa, set foot in southern Portugal, he found land which inspired his very soul.  Yet, it was only natural that the country should bewitch him.  Its sub-tropical climate, clear blue skies, perfumed … Continued

Shish Barak – The Ancient Dumpling of the Levant

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Indigenous pasta dishes are a rare find in the Arab world. But there is one culinary treasure involving an Arab pasta-like dish stemming back thousands of years. The base of this dish is the humble dumpling. Traditionally, dumplings have been an economical way to stretch costly meats to feed … Continued

Get Excited for Fall With Pumpkin Kabsa

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s that time of the year where everything is pumpkin – and yes, even pumpkin kabsa! But before we get too far with our excitement, let us explain… The name comes from the word kabasa ( كبس‎ in Arabic), which literally means to press or squeeze, referring to … Continued

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