Advertisement Close
Menu
Arab America

Arabic 101

Arabic Word of the Day

Shami and Levantine Dialect

Arabic:

Ze-kiyeh (f)

English:

Smart

Play recording

AraBIT

Arab Trivia

Art The best collections of Islamic art can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Approximately, there are 10,000-piece collection at there. Besides,...

Read More

Poll

Will a New Trump Administration Shift U.S. Policy in Favor of Palestine?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Copyright © 2024 Arab America

Go top

Arab Women

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Alia Shawkat

By

This is the sixtieth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixtieth pathbreaker is Alia Shawkat, actress, producer, singer, and painter. Her father is an Iraqi Christian and her mother is American. As John Mason, contributing writer, reports, Alia is best known for her role in ‘Arrested Development,’ a popular, long-running Fox/Netflix TV sitcom series. Joining that series at age 14, she has spent more than half her adult life as a professional actor.

The Upcoming Tunisian Presidential Election: What Led Us Here?

By

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian President Kais Saied has recently announced that the country will hold presidential elections for the third time since the ousting of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. However, there are concerns about the legitimacy and honesty of the upcoming election revolving around Kais Saied. A … Continued

9 Arab Video Game Characters to Inspire Your Halloween Costume

By

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

Karimeh Abbud: The First Palestinian Lady Photographer

By

By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Karimeh Abbud, born in Bethlehem in 1893, made history as Palestine’s first professional female photographer. Her work, encompassing personal portraits and stunning landscapes, offers a rare visual record of daily life and prominent landmarks in early twentieth-century Palestine. Decades later, her recently discovered photographs inadvertently challenge the … Continued

Marie El-Khoury: A Remarkable Jewelry Designer

By

By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the most sought-after jewelers in the city, but El-Khoury also served as a board member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continued

Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion

By

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America— Rana el Kaliouby

By

This is the fifty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our fifty-seventh pathbreaker is Dana el Kaliouby, an Egyptian American scientist who specializes in “affective computing.” She is a leader in the science of emotions, which brings emotional intelligence to technology. Contributing writer, John Mason, depicts El Kaliouby at the forefront of humanizing technology, one which helps us to connect with one another more effectively.

A Glimpse into 19th-Century Syrian Christian Weddings

By

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Weddings are more than just ceremonies—they are monumental events in one’s life. Have you ever wondered how Arabs celebrated their weddings in the nineteenth century? In his autobiography, A Far Journey, Abraham Rihbany provides a unique and detailed firsthand account of Syrian Christian weddings in Greater Syria. … Continued

A Balance Between Tradition and Ambition: The Evolving Role of Arab Women

By

By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab women are gaining access to public life through workforce nationalization policies in the Arab Gulf countries, aiming to reduce dependency on migrant labor. Saudi Arabia aims for 30% female labor participation by 2030, while Kuwait has female citizens outnumbering male citizens in the workforce and higher … Continued

75 Results (Page 2 of 7)