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Go topBy: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Now we will be travelling in the real Yemen.” Our driver, Ahmad, was ecstatic when I informed him that we would be travelling from Hodeidah through the Harraz mountains to Sana’a, the country’s capital – 256 km (159 MI) miles away. After a day in the hot Yemeni Tiham … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer With so many social justice issues to fight for, many younger entrepreneurs want companies and brands that will take a stand for what they believe in. At the very least, people want to support brands committed to making positive changes. Coming from this trend is Nol Collective formerly known … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab identity has been in flux for the past century ranging from unity to complete division. The notion of one unitary “Arab identity” has been tested and throughout its course, it has held strong and fell apart all at the same time. … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking at a map of North Africa, many will state the entire territory that borders Algeria, Mauritania, and the Atlantic coast as Morocco. However, there are maps that will divide that same territory into Morocco in the north and Western Sahara in the south. So, what is … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With stunning beaches and beautiful cities, the Arab world has many must-visit travel destinations. What you might not know is that it is also full of beautiful and epic hikes, with long hiking trails and mountains with incredible views. If you’re looking for a more outdoorsy adventure in the … Continued
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Spain has long been considered a country brimming with culture, opportunity, and mystifying historical significance. Driven by its unique geographic borders, nestled in the Iberian Peninsula, it is the only European country to have a physical border with an African country. It maintains territory off of the Canary Islands, … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer The ancient world was always known for some of the well-known generals of that time period. Many names that were inscribed in a historical context-focused more on the conquest of the Romans and their seemingly endless expansion over the centuries. However, there is little mention of those who … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer What is Vimto? One unexpected invention from Northern England has won over markets in the Middle East. Vimto is a popular soft drink in the Gulf Arab States made from grapes, raspberries, blackcurrants, and of course sugar… lots and lots of sugar. Outside of the UK, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you hear the name Tripoli, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are two Tripolis: two cities with the same name in both Lebanon and Libya. Tripoli (or طرابلس in Arabic) has a long history in both countries. Although both cities have the same name, they are … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Open Sesame’, the magical Arabian Nights phrase which supposedly opens doors to untold riches, is well-known in the literature of the West. Nevertheless, there are not many who relate this saying from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves to sesame seeds – one of the oldest foods known to … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think of the Egyptian Pantheon, we think of the gods of Ra, Isis, and Amun. We generally think of Ancient Egyptian society as polytheistic, worshiping the many gods of the Nile, the Sun, Death, Fertility, etc. However, there was one Egyptian Pharaoh who broke this trend. His … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC: The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for 40 Under 40–Class of 2021. Applications are now being accepted through June 15th. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights Arab Americans in all fields, including but not limited to: … Continued
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