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What Is Fair Trade and How Can You Support It in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard of the term “Fair Trade,” but for those of us who have not, you are probably asking many questions. These questions might include, “What is fair trade?” “Why is it important?” “Do any of these programs exist in the Arab World, and, if so, how … Continued

Next Week Pope Francis Will Visit the Ancient Mesopotamian City of Ur in Iraq to Offer an Interfaith Prayer

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Vatican recently announced that Pope Francis will be traveling to the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur in modern-day Iraq to offer a prayer in the hopes of pursuing interfaith dialogue between Iraqi Christians, Muslims, and other religious minorities in the country. Why is this important? Well, for … Continued

How Is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Valentine’s Day has a significant meaning for couples and individuals all around the world because it celebrates love, romance, partnership, marriage, and friendship. Gifts for this holiday typically include (but not limited to) a fresh bouquet of brilliant red roses, Valentine’s note, a fancy dinner, a piece of jewelry, … Continued

11 Reasons Why You Should Learn Arabic in 2020

By Mackenzie Ricca/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many different languages to discover every day with learning tools readily available in many different forms. Learning a language in 2020 is easier than ever! So why not Arabic? The rich language full of culture and deep history is one that is widely spoken, not only in … Continued

From Palestine To El Salvador: The Story of Palestinian-Salvadorians

By: Noah Robertson/Arab American Contributing Writer Up until 1918, present-day Palestine existed under the Ottoman Empire. As with any other empire or country, Ottomans left the empire in search of a new life with new opportunities. After 1908, Young Turk Revolution led to forced conscriptions and with World War I on the horizon. Many Palestinian … Continued

What’s Next for Lebanon Following the Catastrophic Blast?

BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer              Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international donors have agreed to support the crisis, but are insisting that the aid be administered … Continued

The United Nations at 75: A Time for Renewal and Innovation

By Elif Selin Calik/Arab America Contributing Writer On June 26, 2020, the international community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Charter. Recently, at the Doha Forum 2019, the leader of the UN discussed the UN’s future at its 75th anniversary. “We have no room for either cynicism or apathy” President of the … Continued

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