By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Soccer’s Unifying Power in Syria The sport of soccer has consistently been revered in Syria. It is one of the most widely watched and played sports in the country. In addition, it is one of the factors that has maintained the nation’s unity despite the civil conflict … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Meet Ben Hamd, the Lebanese American businessman who started and owns the Wichita Sky Kings professional basketball team. Based in Wichita, Kansas, the team is set to play its first season in The Basketball League (TBL) in March of this year. Born and raised in Lebanon to … Continued
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
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer Sports in any country are promoted due to the health benefits of them among other reasons. These activities serve as entertainment and cultural tie-ups between people for the love of the games. Sports in Arab countries are prominently related to the desert sand where camels and horses rule the … Continued
By: Pamela Dimtirova/Arab America Contributing Writer In an age when the East and the West are culturally and socially divided, one organization strives to build bridges among families, communities, and cultures through one unique method – baseball. ‘Because Baseball’ is serving not only as a common language to build friendships across existing divisions, but also … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The soccer world is constantly introduced to new talents from different nationalities and backgrounds, proving what matters is the talent and the love for the sport. But while the usual viewer is used to European and Latin American stars “stealing” the spotlight, many forget the impact Arab soccer players … Continued
SOURCE: LOS ANGELES TIME BY: NABIH BULOS Shadia Bseiso, a Dubai-based TV host and voice artist, is a CrossFit aficionado and Jiu Jitsu blue belt holder. (“It’s a grappling sport; no black eyes.”) Viewers in Dubai know her mainly for hosting widely televised regional sporting events, but they’re about to see a new side. Come … Continued
SOURCE: BLOOMBERG BY: TAREK EL-TABLAWY AND AHMED FETEHA In a region more used to strife and daily struggle, the historic qualification of four Arab nations for next year’s soccer World Cup finals in Russia is providing some cheer — for fans as well as their troubled leaders. Morocco and Tunisia on Saturday joined Egypt … Continued
SOURCE: BLOGBALADI BY NAJIB A group of Lebanese Montrealers who love to play hockey have decided to get organized and form Lebanon’s first hockey team. There’s still no formal structure but they have already played a couple of exhibition games against Team Haiti, Egypt, Morocco & Algeria and have won on every occasion. They’re doing it out … Continued
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