By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300 billion on travel by 2026, according to CrescentRating, the demand for destinations catering to Islamic principles is reshaping the tourism … Continued
By: Uffe Gjerding / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Uffe Gjerding, explores Denmark’s crucial role in advocating for peace and international law amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. With a forthcoming seat on the UN Security Council and an upcoming EU chairmanship, Denmark will have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As the 2024 presidential election draws near, it’s more important than ever for the Arab American community to make their voices heard. The message of Salom Rizk, a mid-20th-century Arab American author, remains strikingly relevant today—particularly in discussions around immigration and civic duty. In his 1943 autobiography, … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Historical Origins of Ceuta and Melilla Ceuta and Melilla, two small enclaves on the northern coast of Africa, stand as remnants of Spain’s colonial presence on the African continent. Their histories date back centuries, intertwining the complex legacies of conquest, trade, and European imperial ambitions. Ceuta is … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer In the past week, France and its major cities have been hit by a large wave of protests after 17-year-old Algerian youth Nahel M was shot by police in Nanterre, a town west of Paris. Nahel’s killing triggered mass demonstrations consisting of fires, damaged property, and clashes … Continued
Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki talks about France’s most famous architectural masterpiece. It is one of Europe’s finest gothic cathedrals and was first built in 1163 and was finished in 1345. Menal dives deep into the theme of gothicism and the Arab influence of its design and Arab roots. Parts of the building, the twin towers and the rose window were copied from the architectural design of a Syrian church in Qalb Loze. Some historians trace the design to the Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo.
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
By: Habeeb Salloum “Oh ‘ud! If it was not for consolation, I wouldn’t have touched thee, that I declare. To my heart , I wouldn’t have pressed you, And none would’ve heard my songs anywhere.” The first time that I became interested in the ‘ud (often spelled oud), the Arab musical instrument par excellence, was … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced on May 28, 2020, that he was committing to annexing parts of the West Bank in July, many Palestinians and people from all backgrounds began to take action. Realizing, that if this plan was to fully go through even more Palestinians … Continued
SOURCE: FORBES BY: DOMINIC DUDLEY The first ever summit between the European Union and the Arab League was meant to be about developing trade ties between the two regions, improving security, reducing unemployment, encouraging cross-border investment and dealing with migration issues. What the two-day summit in the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh was … Continued
BBC The claim: The ruling by the EU’s top court could exclude many Muslim women from the workplace. Reality Check verdict: The EU court ruling does allow private companies to adopt rules that bar workers from wearing religious symbols under certain conditions but is not a blanket ban on Islamic headscarves. On Tuesday, the European … Continued
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer The European Union has addressed its disapproval of the hijab in public spaces, including the work place and schools, for years. This past Tuesday, the European Court of Justice ruled that employers are allowed to ban of workers from wearing anything “of any political, philosophical, or religious sign.” This includes the … Continued
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