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Recap: “Taking Back Our Narrative” Event Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Arab America Foundation was a Smashing Success with over 1200 in Attendance from 26 States

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By: Salma Heram and Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writers The Arab America Foundation, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center, hosted its historic “Taking Back Our Narrative” event from February 17-19, 2023. During the three-day event, the Arab America Foundation highlighted some of the most invaluable aspects of Arab culture and heritage through displays … Continued

5 Arab Inspired Businesses

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By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bringing awareness to the world about Arab culture is one of the missions of all Arab businesses. These brands are in part created to explore, celebrate, and share the Arab culture in a modern and symbolic way. By crafting products inspired by its people and identity ranging … Continued

Emad Batayeh Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Emad Batayeh will perform at the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event during the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Batayeh, an Arab American vocalist of Jordanian origin will perform on Saturday, February 18, 2023, … Continued

Lubana Al-Quntar Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm, as part of the weekend-long celebration of Arab culture, art, film, and music at the “Taking Back Our … Continued

Jumana Manna Telling Arab Stories at MoMA PS1

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By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent thursdays are always accompanied by light rain in New York City. I was in the rain, coming down harder and harder. The sound of the rain hitting the floor urged me to pick up the pace. I desperately longed to enter a warm, dry, peaceful world. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, “Taking Back Our Narrative” to Debut February 17-19, 2023

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WASHINGTON DC–November 16, 2022: The Arab America Foundation (AAF) and the Kennedy Center, Conflux Programming Initiative, announced today an initiative entitled, “Taking Back Our Narrative,” February 17-19, 2023. The initiative will celebrate Arab heritage and highlight the contributions of Arab Americans to America with performances, art, and film screenings.  Presented in collaboration with the Kennedy … Continued

Anghami, the Arab World’s Most Popular Music Streaming Platform

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By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is Anghami? Anghami is a digital music streaming service that is most commonly used in the Arab world.  Similar to Spotify, Anghami uses a subscription based business model for revenue, being their biggest source at 65% of total revenue. They also offer free based subscriptions as … Continued

The Art of Photo: The Winners of the Hamdan International Photography Awards

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By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year, the Hamdan International Photography Awards (HIPA) brings together some of the greatest camerawork from around the world to compete in Dubai’s prestigious photo contest. Created in 2015, the competition “demonstrates the commitment of Dubai to encouraging and supporting art, culture, and innovation.” If a photo … Continued

The Metaverse and How the Arab World is Increasing its Presence

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By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The online world is expanding every day. We can order groceries, furniture, and practically any item we want right to our doorstep with the click of a button or two. The globe has maneuvered around the pandemic by switching jobs, classes, and even entire companies to an … Continued

Mayyas Official: A Symbol of Arab and Women’s Empowerment

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On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.

Yassin Ghaleb: The Yemeni Artist Who Turned Rubbish into Art

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Yassin Ghaleb is a Yemeni artist and an architect of extraordinary talent. His art is somewhat of a balance between surrealism and minimalism. His house located in Sanaa’ Yemen serves as a museum showcasing the artwork of him and his family.  Increased poverty and a lack of a central government have plagued Yemen with rubbish. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Maliki, says despite the raging civil war, he finds means of escapism through his art. 

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