By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Soccer’s Unifying Power in Syria The sport of soccer has consistently been revered in Syria. It is one of the most widely watched and played sports in the country. In addition, it is one of the factors that has maintained the nation’s unity despite the civil conflict … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This traditional meal, steeped in history and cultural significance, brings people together to share not just food but a sense of identity and belonging. Mansaf’s … Continued
By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer Football in the Arab World As the most beloved sport in the Middle East, football is a significant part of Arab culture. The sport is enjoyed daily, physically through children and adults playing outside or through television screens in every street cafe and home. In the Arab world, … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart As you probably know, the World Cup is going on in Qatar right now. There has been a variety of shocking wins such as Morocco over Belgium and Japan over Germany. There is a lot of excitement among Arabs, with the arena being in Qatar and with … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Lionel Messi is considered one of the best soccer players of all time, and the team he plays for, Argentina, is currently ranked third in the world. Despite being expected to dominate the 2022 FIFA World Cup, or at least during their opening game, they unexpectedly lost … Continued
By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010. This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Mohamed Salah is a professional Egyptian football player, who is absolutely cherished by the Arab World. He is currently a forward player for the Liverpool F.C. team and the captain of the Egyptian national team. Salah, also referred to as the Egyptian King, is from Nagrig, … Continued
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer In a post 9/11 world, football is how the Arab-American Muslim community in Dearborn expresses their American identity. Fordson High School, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the highest Arab American high school student bodies in the United States. 95% of Fordson High School’s student body … Continued
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
By: David DeMaria/Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday night Sharjah FC, last season’s Arabian Gulf League champs, opened a new campaign to defend their title against Fujairah FC. Brazilian forward Welliton scored the first goal of the match for Sharjah in the 21st minute. In the 37th minute, Swedish forward Samuel Armenteros … Continued
By David DeMaria/Contributing Writer Arab America On Friday night in Dubai, Bani Yas took on Al Wasl on the first match day of the new season of the Arabian Gulf League, the premier football (soccer) league in the United Arab Emirates. Brazilian forward Joao Pedro opened the scoring account for Bani Yas with a … Continued
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