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Formula 1 Returns to the UAE at Abu Dhabi this Sunday

By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 Formula 1 season is gearing up for its final race this Sunday at Abu Dhabi’s very own Yas Marina Circuit.  The UAE has hosted the Formula 1 grid since 2009 at this venue. Since Bahrain hosted its first Grand Prix in 2004, the UAE, Saudi … Continued

Tafheet: Saudi Arabia’s Drifting Culture

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Drifting, or “Tafheet,” is a common cultural phenomenon among Saudi youth. Since the 1970s, young men press against social and political conformity in their lives by taking to the streets. This is similar to what American drag racers did in the American 1950s. The birthplace of this … Continued

The Robot Camel Riders

The people in the Middle East and the Arab World have many different sports that are famous throughout the region.  However, did you know about the sport of camel racing, and that the camels are being ridden by robots? Camel Racing History and Popularity Camel racing is very similar to horse racing, where people bet on … Continued

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