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Custom And Culture Guild For The Middle East

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing writer From Morocco to Kuwait, the Arab world covers 22 countries and has become a popular destination for many travelers. These are endless reasons why someone may visit the Arab world; business, vacation, and religious reasons are just a few. Ever since oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia … Continued

My Journey: Steps in Memorizing Arabic

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer I was recently invited to a family member’s Melwee, which is a traditional party a Yemeni bride has before her wedding. I walked into the large gathering, and was greeted with a sea of Yemeni women dressed in traditional attire. We sip tea, converse, as well as … Continued

Middle east? North Africa? MENA? What Does it all Mean?

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard someone use the term the Middle East, Muslim, or Arab? What about the acronym MENA or the word Arabic? Chances are you have, but sometimes the terminology associated with this region can be confusing. Let’s take a deeper look at what it all … Continued

Cuisine of Comoros

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Comoros is a nation of islands, and it is also the only country in the Arab League that is in the Southern Hemisphere. Comoros has beautiful tourist sites, lots of interesting histories, and cultures behind it, but did you know because of its multicultural heritage, it … Continued

Netflix Launches “Celebrating Arab Cinema” Film Collection

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Just two months after launching the “Palestinian Stories” collection on October 14th, featuring 32 award-winning films created by Palestinians or about Palestinian stories, Netflix is following it up with its “Celebrating Arab Cinema” collection, featuring 58 films from 47 different filmmakers that have been globally recognized by … Continued

What is the Origin of the Word “Arab?”

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries and has contributed to many advances in culture, technology, and other facets of our modern world.  However, one of the most interesting and least discussed topics is where their name comes from.  Where and when does … Continued

Go Chasing Waterfalls–In Morocco

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer What is the Middle East known for? For many people, the Middle East can be known for the arid climate and desserts that span across countries. One thing that is overlooked is the waterfalls. In this article, Morocco is our subject, and you’ll be learning about five breathtaking … Continued

The History of the Nabataean Kingdom

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer There were many great kingdoms and empires during the Classical Age of History such as the Roman Empire, the Han Empire, the Sassanid, and Parthian Empires. However, another less known, but equally interesting kingdom was the Nabataean Kingdom whose Arab rulers lived in modern-day Jordan which is where this kingdom’s … Continued

Hollywood Orientalism is not about the Arab World

SOURCE: ALJAZEERA BY: HAMID DABASHI The recent release of Dune: Part One (2021), an American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, has once again raised the vexing question of Hollywood mis/representation of Arabs, Muslims, and Islam. Film critics particularly from the Arab and Muslim world are up in arms and back on their hobbyhorse … Continued

Dr. Waleed Mahdi Discusses Identity and Arabism

“Arab America Empowerment Summit is unprecedented in its inclusion of Arab Americans from different backgrounds, most notably Yemeni Americans.” Waleed F. Mahdi is assistant professor of US-Arab cultural politics at the University of Oklahoma. He conducts research at the intersection of area studies and ethnic studies as he explores issues of cultural representation and identity … Continued

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