By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cat Man of Aleppo, written by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha, with illustrations by Yuko Shimizu, is an inspiring and heartwarming picture book. It tells the true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, a Syrian ambulance driver who rescued people buried under rubble during the turmoil of … Continued
Your children’s educational background, teens and young adults making their parents proud, and marriage and grandkids are critical to most families. For Arabs worldwide, these accomplishments are vitally important. So is a young adult marrying someone of similar background is often significant. A young couple’s conception of children soon after marriage is always a joy for grandparents. John Mason, contributing writer, describes how all these accomplishments reflect and reinforce Arab family values of honor, dignity, generosity, loyalty, esteem, and avoiding shame.
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Calling out one’s name has always been by using that person’s name and in some cases Mr, Mrs, Ma’am, etc. However, have you ever heard the word (Abu or Um) used to call someone? These prefixes are excessively and commonly used in Arab societies. Abu is an … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer. Egypt Today CAIRO – 21 February 2020: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubia, on Thursday honored renowned Egyptian-British surgeon Magdy Yacoub with the “scarf of Mohammed bin Rashid for humanitarian action” for his charitable efforts and medical and scientific achievements. Who’s Magdy Yacoub Dr. Magdi … Continued
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