Advertisement Close

Jordan

Architectures From Around The Arab World

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East has certainly been a front-runner, when it comes to breathtaking and sometimes unexplanatory architecture. The type of architecture found in the Middle East has never been seen around the world. Scientists often question if humans even built everything that exists in the Middle East … Continued

Development of Technology and Video Games in the Middle East

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Video games and social media have become very popular across the Arab World. Technology saw a huge influx during the Arab Spring when it was used to organize protests and show the world what was happening in the Middle East. With the rise of technology and video … Continued

Arab-American Producers And TV Writers:

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the amount of Arab-Americans in the production and film industry? The Middle East has a long history of entertainment from the Egyptian singer-songwriter umm Kulthum to the current Lebanese singer Fairuz. There has never been a dull moment in Middle East entertainment. … Continued

International Writing Program (IWP) Between the Lines 2022: Peace and the Writing Experience

SOURCE: U.S. EMBASSY IN LEBANON The U.S Embassy in Lebanon is pleased to announce the International Writing Program titled “Between the Lines: Peace and the Writing Experience”, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department.  BTL: Peace and the Writing Experience will bring together 30 international and 14 U.S.-based students, ages 15-18, … Continued

Death of 80-year-old Palestinian American Retiree following Military Detention in West Bank—Will it Spur changes in Visa Waiver Program, Easing Transit through Israel to the Homeland?

80-year-old Palestinian American, Omar Abdalmajeed As’as, a successful Milwaukee grocer, was detained by Israeli soldiers near his West Bank village, where he’d retired to. He died while either in custody or just after being released. His treatment is used by contributing writer, John Mason, to highlight the typical mistreatment of Palestinian Americans visiting the occupied territories who, until recently, have had to transit via Jordan or Egypt.

Dearborn Michigan: An Arab American Food Mecca

By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Stepping inside Lebon Bakery, a flood of flashbacks overcame me. The smell and sight of kunafa, or the iconic orange pastry with melted cheese and pistachios, brought back fond memories of bakeries I had visited in Palestine and Jordan. All of the women working there spoke fluent … Continued

Hot Springs: Middle East North Africa

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East and North Africa are known for their food, music, language, politics among many other things. But what is lesser know is the beauty of the land in the Middle East North Africa region. The countless mountains surrounded by olive trees are a sight like … Continued

An Update on the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

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

Three thousand new Israeli settler houses planned on Palestinian land—one more nail in the coffin for any dream of a two-state solution—Or a dream that may be already dead?

The Israeli plan to construct over 3,000 new housing units in several settler communities, some of which are deep in occupied territory on the West Bank, is a slap in the face to the Biden administration, Palestinians themselves, anti-occupation Israelis, the EU, UN and Arab countries. This plan makes it that much more difficult to settle the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine and significantly dims the chances of creating a state of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes the impact of this recent Israeli move on the West Bank.

How The Middle East Celebrates Halloween

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction For many of us Halloween is a fun time to dress up and spend with our family and friends .Costumes, candy, going trick N treating with friends. It is a fun little holiday in the middle of the school year. Americans are known for taking Halloween … Continued

AlRawabi School for Girls: Controversy Amongst Arabs

ALRawabi School For Girls. Photo: IDBM By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The new Netflix series AlRawabi School For Girls nicknamed the “Arab mean girl” is about a prestigious school in Jordan. In the school, there is a group of mean girls that are always bullying their classmate Mariam played by ( … Continued

114 Results (Page 6 of 10)