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Revisiting “Arab American Stories”–Innovators

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

Arab and Sub-Saharan African Culture, Are They Similar?

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer We often differentiate between “white” Africa and “black” Africa. Some Arabs in Africa do not like to be called Africans, and some people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not like to recognize Arabs as Africans. Yet Sub-Saharan African culture and Arab culture have a lot in common. North Africa feels … Continued

Egyptian Zar: Exorcism Ritual to Cultural Phenomenon

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to the slave trade and became popular in Egypt as a form of exorcism. Today, zar … Continued

10 Must-Read Arab American Feminist Books

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With their works, Arab American authors have been able to shine a light on a feminist perspective of the stories of Arabs and Arab Americans. From fiction to memoirs, these fantastic Arab American feminist books will shed light on the stories of women throughout the Arab world. 1. The … Continued

The Rich Culture of the Bedouins of Jordan

By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The Bedouins (meaning ‘desert dweller’ in Arabic) have existed way before the borders of the Jordanian kingdom were drawn, wandering the desert areas between Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Famous for traditionally living nomad lifestyle, they have always … the interest of the rest of the world. But … Continued

The Most Unbelievable Sites to See in Qatar in 2020

By: Mackenzie Ricca/ Arab America Contributing Writer    Qatar is a country with an abundance of beautiful tourist sites and historical culture. In recent years, it has been flooded with new attractions to visit, making it one of the top places to travel in 2020. Here are our top picks for places you must visit … Continued

A Modern Desert Safari and Feast Atop Dubai’s Sands

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A gentle breeze blew across the sands and soothed our bodies as our driver began to manoeuver our cruiser atop the red sand dunes of the Dubai desert.  Behind us were a half dozen other cruisers, all on the same tour. I was watching the cruiser behind us lose … Continued

Revisiting “Arab American Stories”–Art and Life

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

A Revolution: The Arab Spring

By: Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab Spring was a sequence of anti-government protests and uprisings across the Arab world involving the nations of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, and others. In the early 2000s, there were many armed rebellions, riots, and even insurgencies across the Arab world. The Arab Spring consisted of groups of protestors … Continued

The Practice of Yoga in Specific Arab Countries

By: MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer Yoga is a mind and body practice that allows an individual to channel their physical abilities and drive for relaxation. Yoga uses a combination of flexible physical poses, enhanced breathing techniques, and meditation. The practice began in south Asia, approximately 5,000 years ago, and it continues to … Continued

Revisiting “Arab American Stories”–Entrepreneurs

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

Abu Dhabi’s Gourmet Strip Offers the Best in Arabian Gulf Food

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab American Contributor Writer “When night falls, you should come here and sit in our Breakwater Local Café.  It’s teeming with people.  Everyone is in a good mood, sipping on their coffee, dining on the finest of Gulf foods, or just puffing on water pipes.  It’s the city’s heart of traditional relaxation, enjoyed … Continued

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