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Popular in the Arab World? Lemon Blueberry Biscuit Cake

 By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer While a typical vanilla biscuit may seem plain and rather humble, in reality these cookies have had an illustrious and globetrotting past.  The word biscuit is derived from the Latin words “bis cotus”, meaning twice baked, hence their initial popularity among the Romans. However, the creation of the … Continued

Economic History and Trade Routes of Arabia

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Peninsula has seen a vast transition from Ancient trade routes to modern business centers—let us look at the ancient trade routes of the Arab world. The vast expanse of Arabia is mostly taken up by the Arabian Desert, one of the largest and driest in the world. … Continued

This July 4th Cookout Calls for Mashawi on the Kamado Joe

By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer With the Fourth of July coming up this weekend, there is no doubt that the smoky aroma of the grill will be wafting through the air in neighborhoods and parks. With the recent craze of the Kamado Joe, egg-like grill, there is sure to be even more cookouts with … Continued

9 Arab Celebrities in the Fashion World

By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab culture is best known for the exotic taste in fashion as well as the evident uniqueness. This culture does not follow the “modern trend” society has set for the rest of the world, but rather, it mixes and matches unique pieces in order to catch eyes and … Continued

Collectivist Cultures and Societies in the Arab World

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many differences between Arab culture and the culture in the United States. One piece to those differences is the longer history of the Arab world, from which more traditions and cultural norms have formed. Of course, there are also the standard differences: music, food, religions, language, and … Continued

Films That Shaped the Arab World

By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Arab films generally translate to films that are created by Arab filmmakers, take production within Arab countries, and/or express stories about Arabs. Because the Arab community includes over twenty-two different countries, Arab films include both ethnically and culturally diverse content. It is important for the Western world to … Continued

Palestine through Motion Pictures

By: Waverly Nohr / Arab America Contributing Writer While the world watches the events play out in Palestine, sides are chosen and people become very divided. Human rights violations, casualties, and oppression of Palestinians mark these times in history. Movies can help to provide some relief and explanation in a narrative way, as we can see in movies made about … Continued

Here Are 8 Things About the Arab Culture That Make Us Proud

By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab culture is fascinating with a history that dates back centuries. There are many things about the Arab culture that should make us proud. So for those of you who have not been exposed to the different parts of our culture, allow me to showcase eight things that … Continued

Dominio Árabe: A History of Arab Rule in Spain

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

Arab Films Nominated for the Academy Awards and More

By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer 2021 has been an exciting year for film, especially in the Arab community. With films such as The Present by Palestinian-British director and filmmaker, Farah Nabulsi as well as Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Man Who Sold His Skin, being nominated for Academy Awards, the world is beginning to recognize … Continued

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