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Go topBy: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Syria’s traditional architecture stands as a rich testament to centuries of cultural continuity, regional adaptation, and environmental intelligence. The country’s strategic location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Arabian, and Mesopotamian worlds has fostered a diversity of architectural expressions. Traditional Syrian buildings are not merely functional; … Continued
By Ralph I. Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Kuwait, a country nestled at the head of the Persian Gulf, has experienced rapid modernization over the last century. Yet, beneath the glass towers and sprawling highways lies a deep architectural heritage. Traditional Kuwaiti architecture, once widespread across the old districts of Kuwait City, is an expression … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria, the largest country in Africa, boasts a rich and diverse architectural heritage that reflects centuries of cultural fusion, geographical variation, and historical transformation. From the sun-baked kasbahs of the north to the earthen ksour of the Sahara, traditional Algerian architecture is a living testament to … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, a land defined by vast deserts and coastal plains, is home to some of the most practical architectural styles in the world. Traditional Saudi architecture, particularly in regions like Najd and the Hijaz, has evolved over centuries to withstand the harsh desert climate while … Continued
By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Mauritania, particularly in the ancient caravan towns along the trans-Saharan trade routes, showcases narrow, winding streets, mosques with square minarets, ornamental stone buildings, and homes featuring central courtyards and patios. These elements are deeply influenced by the region’s Islamic heritage and designed to … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, historically known as one of the world’s leading oil producers, has charted a new and ambitious course toward environmental sustainability by pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. This announcement, made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, is part of a broader initiative … Continued
By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer 28th UN Climate Change Conference The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, known as COP28, will take place at the Expo City in Dubai. The event runs from November 30 to December 12, 2023. As worldwide temperatures continue to … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Wildfires have been headlining the news in recent weeks, with massive wildfires erupting in places like Siberia, the western and northern United States, Greece, and Turkey. While wildfires are a natural occurrence that can be caused by abnormal weather, poor management of wildland areas, or just bad … Continued
BY: Daniel Gil/Contributing Writer The continued politicization of the issue of climate change can make it difficult to foresee a reasonable shift towards bipartisan action and the way we try and address it as a country. Debates on man-made global warming have become an entrenched aspect of modern politics in the United States punctuated by … Continued
PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH 2014 BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger Early one morning 28 years ago, as my eldest child and I were readying to deliver the morning news paper, the headlines stated that our small rural central NY community was sited to host a regional garbage landfill and incinerator. This event launched our community to … Continued
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