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9 Arab Video Game Characters to Inspire Your Halloween Costume

September 18, 2024

By Arwa Almasaari

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

What “Sexy Sheikh Literature” Reveals about Western Ideas of the Middle East

September 9, 2018

By Ani Karapetyan

SOURCE: NEWSTATESMAN BY: RUQAYA IZZIDIEN What do General al-Hamar – literally, and presumably unknowingly, General the Donkey – of Yasmin Porter’s The Sheikh’s Reluctant Bride, and the “barbarian” Zoltan Al Farouk bin Shamal from Duty and the Beast have in common? Yes, they are both part of what I’m calling the sexy sheikh subgenre; a branch of literature which inexplicably took off … Continued

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