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Go topBy: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Some desserts don’t need reinvention—they just need to be remembered. Mosaic cake (otherwise known as Biscuit or Lazy cake) is one of those quietly brilliant treats: no oven, no fuss, and no extravagant ingredients. It’s the kind of dessert that lives in memory—sliced thick at the kitchen table, served … Continued
By Nourelhoda Alashlem/Arab America Contributing Writer Malouf refers to the classical North African musical tradition rooted in Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria. The Arabic word ma’lūf, meaning “familiar” or “customary,” gives the tradition its name. Malouf refers to a refined art music tradition shaped by centuries of cultural exchange across the Maghreb. Its orgin lies in … Continued
By: Robert Jackson/Arab America Contributing Writer Mauritania, on the western edge of the Arab League, has deep cultural and political ties to the Sahel, is increasingly asserting itself as a North African nation. Over the past several years, Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, has actively broadened its diplomatic, economic, and security relationships with North African … Continued
This is the one-hundred and fourth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. John Mason highlights our one-hundred and fourth pathbreaker, Rama Sawaf Duwaji, a Muslim of Syrian origin, an artistic illustrator, and now, wife of the newly elected first Muslim mayor of New York City. Rama’s art is not just a profession, it is a critical part of her world view, especially as an expression of her pro-Arab pro-Palestinian stance.
By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan Diaspora and the EPCOT Connection Arab American communities earn recognition for their diversity and resilience. However, within this framework, Moroccan Americans occupy a unique space. Although smaller in number than other Arab American groups, Moroccan Americans make their presence felt through vibrant communities across the US … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer It cannot be overstated how crucial airports are to any nation’s infrastructure and economy. It is the first place any traveler sees when they enter a new country. Airports are the baseline of tourism, as well as international trade. A significant number of Arab countries, in an … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer How long can President Trump play the world’s peacemaker while ignoring the basic rules of the game? On Sunday’s CNN GPS, Fareed Zakaria astutely observed that the US hegemonic attack on Venezuela evokes 19th-century imperialism. On the same program, analyst Richard Haass warned that should Trump succeed … Continued
Under Gaddafi, music in Libya was heavily censored, and anything that did not praise the regime had little space to exist. For years, this helped create the myth that Libya “has no music,” even today, as Libyan tracks circulate online without ever being labeled as Libyan. Yet in that environment, reggae quietly took root. Libyan musicians fused their rhythms of resistance with traditional Libyan melodies, creating a sound few outside the country ever heard. Much of it survived only on cassette tapes, resurfacing today thanks in part to preservation work by labels such as Habibi Funk. Arab America
contributing writer, Nourelhoda Alashlem, reveals the hidden world of Libyan reggae and the artists whose music is forcing the world to rethink its perceptions of Libya.
By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Across the Arab World, people do not celebrate the “new year” as a single moment on January 1st. Instead, many calendars, religious traditions, and seasonal cycles shape how communities celebrate beginnings. These celebrations range from spiritual remembrance to seasonal renewal. In this article, Arab America contributing writer … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The year 2025 was filled with major events and seismic shifts in the Arab World. Not just politically, but culturally and economically as well. This is some, not all of the major headlines around the Arab World this year Israel, Palestine and a wider war The vast destruction … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Donald Trump operates under the assumption that American power can impose solutions across multiple global crises simultaneously – from Gaza and Lebanon to Ukraine and Venezuela. Today, during his Christmas break at Mar-a-Lago, he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Middle East, following … Continued
Kibbeh Nayyeh, a raw meat dish considered a symbol of Levantine cuisine, is one of the most beloved dishes in Lebanon and the broader Middle Eastern region. Its complex flavors, history, and cultural significance make it a fascinating subject of exploration. This dish is an essential part of all sorts of family gatherings and celebrations, offering a taste of tradition that spans centuries.
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