Advertisement Close

Entertainment

The Rise of Arab Entertainment and Fashion in the World

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Over time, whether in the world of fashion or entertainment, Arab trend has become increasingly present on the world stage.  Fashion The United States, for example, is actively spreading its style, but now the Arab countries too. In fact, the fashion of the Arab countries is exploding beyond the … Continued

Season Two of the Hit Series Ramy, Finally Out!

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Ramy Youssef‘s series, “Ramy,” was a big hit! Based in a New Jersey town, the comedian plays a young Egyptian man looking for a place in this world while struggling with his devotion to Islam. In January 2020, Ramy Youssef received the Golden Globe for best actor in a … Continued

Ahlan Simsim! Television Show for Young Arab Children

By Emily Deveraux/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahlan Simsim! Ahlan Simsim means welcome Sesame in Arabic. It is also a new television show curated by the Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee’s humanitarian program. The International Rescue Committee announced in tandem with Sesame Workshop the beginning stages of Ahlan Simsim in 2016. However, the first year … Continued

Who Were the Greatest Arab Singers of the 20th Century?

By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer  Arabs are known for their love of music which is reflected in their successful music industry. The most famous Arab singers not only had the love of the Arab people but achieved success outside the Arab world as well. As we reflect on the years past this New Year, … Continued

The Arab World is Catching Up in Gaming

Video games have a strong heritage in North America, Western Europe, and Japan. For decades, the console market has been dominated by Japanese companies like Sega, Nintendo, and Sony, although these giants currently face stiff competition from Microsoft and have previously gone head to head with Atari. It is in these regions where video games … Continued

Saad Lamjarred Breaking the Record in the Middle East and North Africa with 100M Views on YouTube in 3 Months

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Saad Lamjarred Born on April 7, 1985, Saad Lamjarred is a Moroccan pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer. In 2007, season four, he took part in Super Star, a broadly popular Arab talent TV show, and was came in second place; his contribution earned him popularity. He is best … Continued

What is Tarab and Why is it Important to Arab Music?

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer What is Tarab, a definition that focuses on a cultural domain? This specialty involves artists, performances, and music associated philosophies, attitudes, and behaviors, including the different methods of listening and responding to Arab music. The Tarab culture is also linked with a craft-based jargon relating to societal, technical, and … Continued

8 “Arab” Halloween Costumes You Should Never Wear

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Halloween season is back, and with it comes a myriad of costumes that offend all types of minority ethnic and religious groups in America. Every Halloween, social media gets flooded with images of costumes that disgracefully play off stereotypes or make costumes out of normal attire. This year, there … Continued

Morocco’s Plastic Bag “Ban-Wagon”

By Noah Chani / Arab America Contributing Writer The 21st century is known for many great advancements in technology. The world is beginning to bare changes resulting from our prolonged use of resources and emissions of pollutants of all shapes and sizes. With the developing widespread realization that we must treat our planet better if … Continued

The Qanun – An Arab Musical Instrument Par-Excellence

By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!” You who aids the stranger, salutations to you.” The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day in Toronto – Canada’s world-renowned cosmopolitan city. It was the opening song of an evening … Continued

The “Ship of the Desert”

By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Few animals serve as useful to mankind as the camel does; an animal which has long been associated with the Arab world. In fact, a trip there is not complete without an authentic and exciting camel ride through the desert. Arabian camels are unique in that they have one … Continued

332 Results (Page 5 of 28)