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5 Egyptian Women that have Impacted Modern Egyptian Society

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the belief that Egyptian culture is bound by oppression and Egyptian women would never stand a chance in acquiring the same success, there are female figures that changed not only these beliefs, but also the whole Egyptian society through their activism. These are the women who … Continued

Get Your Freekeh, the Ancient Arab Grain, On for Breakfast

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Time and time again, nutritionists advocate eating the diet of our grandparents, basically a diet of unprocessed and whole foods. Nutritionists also advocate the Mediterranean diet in particular, which is recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease. But what exactly made up … Continued

Arab Traces in French Cuisine

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing writer  Did the Arabs have a hand in the formation of the world-renowned French cuisine? The very idea is, I am sure, preposterous to the majority of those enamored with the cooking of Napoleon’s land. Yet, the Arabs did contribute a part of their culinary taste to the French kitchen. … Continued

Did you know these Hollywood Movies were Shot in Arab Countries?

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the difficult relationship between the Arab world and the Western cinema, the Arab world has long been a preferred location for many Hollywood productions due to its attractive and unique nature, beautiful landscapes, and breath-taking cities. Here are few of the most famous Hollywood Arab movies shot … Continued

Arab America Announces Spring 2020 Internship/Externship Opportunities

Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: January-April 2020 (4 Months) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: Writing content on the identity and culture of Arab Americans and other major issues that impact them Posting original and aggregated content to Arab America’s digital … Continued

Seeds, Seeds, and More Seeds

By Katie Teague/Arab America contributing writer Middle Eastern food is, without a doubt, never boring.  Who knew that a culture with such rich and colorful foods would fail to survive without…seeds?  That’s right.  Arabs are the number one consumers of nuts and seeds; whether it’s in their food or served by itself as a snack. … Continued

Things You Should Never Do When Visiting Dubai

Sponsored Post Dubai is a large city in the United Arab Emirates. The city is home to more than 4.1 million people and a large number of businesses. It was reported in 2015 that more than 14.2 million people visited Dubai. The number of visitors increased to more than 14.8 million in 2016. Many of … Continued

Which Arab Films have been Submitted to the Oscars this Year?

By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer In the past years, it was a rarity to see an Arab movie submission to the Academy Awards. However, in recent times, more regional movies are submitted than ever before. The Arab region’s cinema is flourishing and more and more directors take the ‘wave’, producing a number of Arab … Continued

A Brief Window into Yemen

By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer Every Ramadan, we invite over about thirty people from both sides of the family. Flocks of young children, teenage cousins, and older aunties and uncles are greeted at the door with a smile and a “Ramadan Kareem! Ahla w Sahla”. While I would like to believe that … Continued

Story of Arab Food – the Eastern Arab World Part 2

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When the Arabs were expelled from al-Andalus in the 17th century, a great number settled in North Africa. With them, they carried most of the rich sweets one sees today in the food stalls across these lands, especially in Morocco. The luxurious Andalusian culinary heritage gave the Moroccan kitchen … Continued

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Citrus Sauce

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As the low carb lifestyle continues to grow in popularity, cauliflower has become the superstar vegetable of this dietary movement, morphing into cauliflower rice, pureed as a replacement for mashed potatoes, and even incorporated into pizza crusts. The latest reincarnation of cauliflower is the cauliflower “steak.” Now, before steak … Continued

Story of Arab Food – the Eastern Arab World Part 1

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab food goes back to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. The Sumerians, Babylonians, Phoenicians or Canaanites, Hittites, Arameans, Assyrians, Egyptians, and Nabateans all contributed to the formation of the Arab kitchen.  These ancient peoples subsisted on the products they cultivated such as wheat, vegetables, … Continued

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