Advertisement Close

Original Content

Why Was Kuwait One of the Most Hard-Hit Gulf Countries by COVID-19?

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer  Cases of COVID-19 has surged in Kuwait, as the state approached its second week of lockdown. The official lockdown began on May 10th and ended on May 30th. However, Kuwait seems to have one of the highest coronavirus cases in the gulf and across the world. With 28,649 cases … Continued

Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World Against COVID-19

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer We are now in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. It is a fast socio-economic transformation driven by technological progress that is overturning entire sectors and systems of governance. In this time of health crisis, artificial intelligence (AI) shows us that it can have a very positive impact … Continued

George Floyd’s Injustice: A Microcosm in all Cultures

By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer On May 25, 2020, as people all over America watched their TV, a very sad and emotional situation unfolded in Minnesota and across the nation. They witnessed the most despicable, abhorrent and unjustifiable act of murder of an African American man, while handcuffed, pleading for his breathe while a … Continued

Respect, Sacrifice, and Loyalty: Virtues Arab People are Proud of

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs honor and admire the ones they adore. They also highly appreciate and value their friendships or even strangers. Families, in Arab culture, instead of the individual, are the essence of societies where morals and rituals are taught. For Arabs, caring for others is a “must” rather than a … Continued

Hilbeh–Fenugreek Cake, A Popular Levantine Dessert

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs throughout history had an uncanny ability to incorporate foods with medicinal properties into dishes. Many times superfoods like fenugreek are not palatable and almost bitter on their own. But the health properties of fenugreek are too massive to ignore, so Palestinians figured out how to put this seed … Continued

Veganism in the Arab World: Will Meat Become Obsolete?

By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer Individuals in Arab countries are beginning to think twice about eating beef or chicken and have adopted a more plant-based diet in recent times. Adopting a plant-based diet, otherwise known as “veganism,” means one is likely becoming more self-conscious about how their diet is affecting animals, the environment, and … Continued

Snatched from the Gates of Paradise

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab American Contributing Writer It was in the year 1000 A.D. and al-Mansour, the never-defeated Moorish leader of Arab Spain, had returned to Cordova from yet another victory over the Christians of the North.  A man of steel, he had forged an army which was the best in both Europe and the Muslim … Continued

Is Qatar Dealing With the COVID-19 Pandemic Differently?

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab Amerira Contributing Writer Unfortunately, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on its way through many countries in the Arab World. Qatar had its first case of COVID-19 on February 27, 2020. Currently, the country has 47,207 cases of contamination on its soil, making it one of the most affected countries in the world, according … Continued

Dr. Mohammed Shtayyeh: Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Addresses Arab American Leaders, Former Diplomats, and NGO’s

By: Jessica Agostinelli and Khaled Elgindy On May 12, 2020, the Middle East Institute-MEI hosted Dr. Mohammed Shtayyeh, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, for roundtable discussion on the many crises facing Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority (PA), from the COVID pandemic and the possibility of economic collapse to the imminent threat of Israeli … Continued

The Origin of Oriental Dance and its Vision by Westerners

Oriental dance is not just a dancer in a sequined costume asking for money while dancing. When people talk about oriental dance, they automatically refer to sensuality, hip-dancing, and undulations. It’s a feminine dance of Egyptian origin. It was developed in the Maghreb and the Near East, which includes many styles such as “Raqs sharqi” … Continued

Discover the Famous and Unique Desserts for Eid Al-Fitr

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer As the month of Ramadan ends this weekend, it is a time of giving and appreciating to Allah. It is also a period to enjoy the company of family. During the holy month, daily fasting is necessary from dawn until dusk. Once the sun has set, it gives permission … Continued

2,751 Results (Page 160 of 230)