By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the turbulent conditions in their homeland, Palestinian athletes are prepared to compete. Upon their arrival in Paris, they were greeted with flowers and gifts from the crowd. Arab America contributing writer Nate Fox will highlight how, this year, Palestinian athletes aim to bring recognition to their … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued
Farida Osman. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Few athletes in the world of international swimming are as esteemed as Farida Osman. Though she was born in Indianapolis, USA, on January 18, 1995, she wears proudly in Egypt as her homeland. Across Egypt and even on the world stage, she is seen … Continued
One particular highlight of the World Cup was tournament Argentine hero Lionel Messi donning the Arab bisht or traditional Arab men’s cloak. Some critics believed that Messi’s celebrating while wearing the bisht was a step too far. Foreign fans who had stayed on after the Cup sidled up to Qatar’s culture, enjoying some of its joys. Qatari ambassador to the U.S. declared that the World Cup, contributing writer John Mason reports, provided “a unique global opportunity to promote unity, discover commonalities, and break down cultural barriers and misperceptions, with soccer as the unifying force.
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer A Remarkable True Story The newly released Netflix film The Swimmers tells the remarkable true story of two heroic Syrian sisters named Yusra and Sara Mardini. Directed by Sally El-Hosaini, The Swimmers is a striking and heartfelt depiction of the Syrian refugee experience framed within the central relationship … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Lionel Messi is considered one of the best soccer players of all time, and the team he plays for, Argentina, is currently ranked third in the world. Despite being expected to dominate the 2022 FIFA World Cup, or at least during their opening game, they unexpectedly lost … Continued
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
By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010. This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America contributing writer Introduction: One of the most popular sports in the Middle East is cricket, the world’s most popular ball and bat game, played between two teams of eleven players each on a field. In the center of the field is a 22-yard pitch with a wicket at each … Continued
While the Arabic countries have had significant growth in athletics, some players have gained huge success in leagues outside the country. In this guide, we will feature the top Arabs who have had outstanding performances in the American League Sports. Salah Mejri Salah Mejri is a basketball player who currently plays in Dallas Mavericks, competing … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Comparison For decades, countries compete to host one of the world’s most observed events, the FIFA World Cup. This mega sporting event comes once every four years. Countries that host this competition have to meet high standards to qualify. They then enter a draw. Since Qatar was … Continued
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