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International Writing Program (IWP) Between the Lines 2022: Peace and the Writing Experience

SOURCE: U.S. EMBASSY IN LEBANON The U.S Embassy in Lebanon is pleased to announce the International Writing Program titled “Between the Lines: Peace and the Writing Experience”, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department.  BTL: Peace and the Writing Experience will bring together 30 international and 14 U.S.-based students, ages 15-18, … Continued

Death of 80-year-old Palestinian American Retiree following Military Detention in West Bank—Will it Spur changes in Visa Waiver Program, Easing Transit through Israel to the Homeland?

80-year-old Palestinian American, Omar Abdalmajeed As’as, a successful Milwaukee grocer, was detained by Israeli soldiers near his West Bank village, where he’d retired to. He died while either in custody or just after being released. His treatment is used by contributing writer, John Mason, to highlight the typical mistreatment of Palestinian Americans visiting the occupied territories who, until recently, have had to transit via Jordan or Egypt.

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

Many Arab Women Belong to a Neglected Social Category

By: Raff Ellis/Arab America Contributing Writer In the western world, when one mentions society’s disadvantaged women, they usually think of those unfortunates who are subjected to hiring discrimination, promotional bias, pay inequality, glass ceilings, and sexual harassment. There is, however, another unmentioned category, especially in traditional Arab countries, such as Egypt. It is called widowhood. … Continued

An Update on the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … 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

Economy In The Arab World

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is home to societies with the highest incomes and societies with the lowest incomes in the world. The MENA economy is affected by many factors including political instability, geopolitical location, climate, and conflict dynamics. During the Ottoman Empire Arabs traded goods around the world. … Continued

The GRAND Museum In Egypt Is Opening Its Doors Soon

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The long-awaited Grand Egyptian museum is soon to open. Egypt has anticipated opening a new museum for over two decades. The current well-known and respected Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, located in Tahrir Square in the center of Cairo, has been welcoming visitors for over a century. The … Continued

Mohamed Salah: Egypt’s Soccer Hero

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The sport of soccer is the most popular in the world and it is enjoyed by billions across every country.  With everyone excited for the next World Cup in Qatar in 2022, I decided to write an article about one of the most famous Arab soccer players today.  His … Continued

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