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A Fearsome Predator in the Arab world: The Sahara-Horned Viper

By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Sahara-horned viper is a venomous snake found in the desert of North Africa and parts of the Middle East. Its most distinct feature is the pair of horns above its eyes. It is also known as a desert sidewinding horned viper, Sahara horned viper, desert … Continued

Miyawaki-style Reforestation in Jordan

By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2018, Deema Assaf, a Jordanian architect, and Motoharu Nochi, a Japanese environmentalist, have planted three such forests in Amman, Jordan the largest of which is only 250 square meters (2,700 square feet). Their mission: is to map out a plan to restore Jordan’s vanishing forest ecosystems … Continued

Father’s Day: A daughter’s first true love

By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer “Baba’s day”, the day celebrating fathers is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries like The United States and many North African countries. In the Middle East, Arab countries celebrate it annually on the 21st of June when the summer solstice occurs. It is commonly … Continued

A Taste of Arab Art and Culture in France

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As summer kicks off and more people are getting comfortable with traveling abroad, there are always treasures you can discover off the beaten path. The dynamic city of Paris for example has a plethora of museums, magnificent architecture, and open-air markets selling everything from artisanal cheeses to chandeliers you … Continued

The Arabian Oryx – The Mythical Unicorn

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A rare white middle-sized antelope, known in the West as the Arabian oryx or oryx leucoryx, has been often labelled, in past centuries as the mythical unicorn. On the other hand, in its original homeland, the Arabian Peninsula, it is known by its various Arab names:  al-bawsulah, al-mahā or … Continued

A Valuable Experience: Sharjah Heritage Museum

BY: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard of Sharjah Heritage Museum? Welcome to the party! This article discusses the experience and value that the Sharjah Museum brings to the new generation. I took a virtual tour to discover the Sharjah heritage museum. To know what it displays and how it … Continued

Traditional Wedding Dresses of the Maghreb Region

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold, to the invite list, to the food, to the venue – there are a lot of decisions to be made! … Continued

Ancient Protein Alternatives to Meat

Why is the consumption of health foods on the rise in North America?  The answer lies much in the rising living standard and education which give impetus to the search for a healthier and more fulfilling way of lie.  Added to this, the gradual amalgamation in the Western Hemisphere of the many immigrant cultures has … Continued

How Arabs Survived on the Oldest Legume of the Middle East

  By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While food prices are literally climbing by the day, there is one legume that has sustained the people of the Middle East for centuries, despite the war, famine, poverty, and forced expulsion. That legume is the lowly lentil. Lentils have been a source of sustenance since the time … Continued

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