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: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far East. Despite their vast geographical distances, linguistic differences, and distinct ethnic identities, Japanese and Arabs … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab American racialization is complex. It has changed over the decades to facilitate different agendas. The Arab identity is primarily linguistic and includes people of all skin tones. Early Arab immigrants to the U.S. faced a new classification system that determined their legal status. … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore costumes that respectfully represent Arab cultural heritage. Fortunately, the gaming industry increasingly strives to depict Arabs with greater depth. The representation of Arab characters in video games has evolved from stereotypes to more thoughtful portrayals. This article explores … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year, the Hamdan International Photography Awards (HIPA) brings together some of the greatest camerawork from around the world to compete in Dubai’s prestigious photo contest. Created in 2015, the competition “demonstrates the commitment of Dubai to encouraging and supporting art, culture, and innovation.” If a photo … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Japanese animation, commonly known as “Anime” is one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports. While popular for decades, today, anime is at the peak of its popularity and is very much a global phenomenon. The Arab world is indeed no stranger to anime today, just as the rest … Continued
By Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer On August 5th, 2021, Lebanese-Sammarinese-American Myles Amine ended his Tokyo Olympic run with pride, returning home having secured a bronze medal. Amine qualified for the Olympics by placing fifth at the last World Championships in 2019. As well as being the three-time third-place finisher at the NCAA … Continued
Bishop Dr. Munib Younan accepts the Niwano Peace Prize from the Rev. Nichiko Niwano during a ceremony Thursday morning 27 July 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Ben Gray / ELCJHL Source: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan & the Holy Land (ELCJHL) On July 27, 2017, in a ceremony among his professional peers, long-time … Continued
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