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: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine the Levant not just as a geographical region, but also as a vast kitchen where each country prepares its own interpretation of its shared tradition. The Levant extends over the eastern Mediterranean and includes Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Arab America Contributing Writer, Rania Basria explores … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Sayadieh is a fisherman’s dish from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and has become a staple throughout the Arab world. Composed of fragrant turmeric rice, caramelized onions, and toasted almonds, the real star of this dish is the flaky white fish spiced with cumin. To finish, … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi confirmed in a recent statement that the state-owned energy company is seeking a 30% stake in the offshore Lebanese oil field of Qana in the Mediterranean. As reported by Reuters, the deal will have QatarEnergy join the three-party consortium alongside French oil producer … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab American Contributing Writer Every nationality in the United States has influenced American cuisine. Chain food places like Taco Bell and On The Border have Americanized it. Every grocery store you go into has a Latin section. Japanese food is overwhelmingly popular. Sushi Is everywhere; grocery stores are starting to add … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Wrtier After a long day at school or work, people in Gaza will go home to find fish on the dinner table. The small enclave about the same size as Detroit is located in the southwest part of Palestine and borders the Mediterranean sea. The fishing culture in … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing writer Introduction: If you don’t know about the Phoenicians, they are an ancient civilization that resided in the Levant region of the middle east, which is modern-day Lebanon. It’s said that Phoenicians emerged in the region around 2500bc The Phoenicians prospered from trade and manufacturing goods such as … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Labels we use to describe ourselves and others are fluid and subject to time, political climate, and personal experience. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a way to label someone when you are unfamiliar with their culture. Arabs are often subject to hearing a myriad of … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Contributing Writer for Arab America Each year we’re greeted with national days all over the country. For some, it’s just a regular day, but for others, they really look forward to celebrating something that’s fun and enjoyable. And if you can eat at the occasion, then why not celebrate this day? Don’t worry … Continued
Press Release: UNHCR UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has praised the rescue of some 1,500 people by the Italian Coastguard in coordination with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, from boats struggling in rough weather on the Mediterranean over the past three days. In the wake of at least one known shipwreck of … Continued
BY: Linda Dalal Sawaya/Contributing Writer A year ago I began writing my weekly food and garden column inspired by what is growing in my garden at the moment, and what to do with it in the kitchen. Although my garden is in Portland, Oregon, the slant is Mediterranean, and primarily Arabic, Levantine, and more specifically … Continued
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