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Go topBy Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer While many nations in the Arab World have participated in the Winter Olympics, these nations usually experience some form of snow, with nations like Lebanon, Algeria, and Morocco, with their large, snow capped mountains, regularly sending athletes to the winter games. Besides those three, however, only one … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Yale University is the third-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, established 320 years ago in 1701. Part of a select group of private, mostly out of reach institutions for many, one might be inclined to gamble on Yale having had at least a single … Continued
Ahmed Adaweyah brought the Egyptian musical genre of Shaabi to the mainstream, making it a global sensation. This new genre of music has defined Egyptian popular music to this day, creating a distinctive Egyptian style. Origins of Shaabi Music Shaabi music originated in Egypt, specifically Cairo, during the 1970’s as a form of street music. … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer The ancient Egyptians were notorious for making a candle-like product, known as rushlights. The Romans and Egyptians first made rushlights out of animal tallow-soaked reeds. The modern candle has evolved when the Romans started to use papyrus to create a wick more similar to the kind we have today. From animal tallow, the wick … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Today Egypt is the largest country in the Arab World, and besides some minority religions such as the Copts, most of the country follows the Sunni branch of the Islamic faith. However, this fact was not always the case as Egypt was once controlled for centuries by the Romans … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, about 200 kilometers away from Sharm El Sheikh, lies St. Catherine’s Monastery. Built by the Byzantines in the 500s, the site is significant to Christians, Muslims, and Jews as the supposed location of Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, as … Continued
By Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Artistic expression is a powerful component of humanity. Entertainment, beauty, and functionalism are some of the most common purposes of art. However, art can also be used as a powerful tool to send a message. It is essential for people to be able to express their feelings and share … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Mohammed Yasser Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat, otherwise known as Yasser Arafat, was a Palestinian leader. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 to 2004 and President of the Palestinian National Authority from 1994 to 2004. Ideologically, he was an Arab nationalist and was a … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian President Saied recently removed Prime Minister Mechichi and then suspended Parliament in the single country that turned an Arab Spring moment into a nascent democracy. Saied has been accused of unleashing “a coup against the revolution and constitution.” Tunisia is a true test of Biden’s democracy … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, and with the advancements of the COVID-19 vaccine, an interesting new trend in diplomacy is emerging throughout the region. In recent weeks, countries in the Arab World (like much of the rest … Continued
By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer The saga of the world’s most famous stuck ship is finally over. With the Suez Canal open again, the ships are starting their runs through — and going a little faster than normal. According to the Suez Canal Authority, the maximum speed allowed through the canal is between 7.6 and … Continued
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt has made its 2030 plan for industrial development and the governance of the country. China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative coincides with Egypt’s “2030 Vision” and has aroused the interest of many Egyptians. This article will introduce you to Egypt’s 2030 plan and China investments. Made in Egypt … Continued
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