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Go topBy: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Situated strategically at the crossroads of the routes across China and Central Asia, the city of Xi’an, grew into one of the most sophisticated and wealthy urban centers in the world during the Classical Period and the Middle Ages. In those centuries, it was also the first Chinese city … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer You may know it as the juicy, yogurt-marinated chicken that lights up every Middle Eastern BBQ. But Shish Tawook is more than just a delicious grilled skewer, it’s a culinary passport that tells the story of cultural exchange, local adaptation, and pure flavor magic. Let’s take a tasty journey … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Who decides what we call regions of the world? Who looked at a map and thought: this is the Near East, that is the Middle East, and far off, the Far East? These names are not natural, nor are they neutral. They are products of a particular … Continued
This is the ninety-third in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Contributing writer John Mason highlights our ninety-third pathbreaker, Andy Shallal, who was born in Iraq to diplomat parents, educated in the U.S., and who has become a highly successful businessman. He is equally well known for his philanthropy, artistry, and his political and proudly pro-Arab stances.
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine Action was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the UK government. The activist group protests UK aid to Israel. The group’s intent is to be disruptive but not violent. Palestine Action follows a similar protest model to another UK activist group called Just Stop Oil. … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Aid to millions of Palestinian refugees was disrupted in 2024 when the United States stopped supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Important services including healthcare, food, and education were put in danger as a result of the decision. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the … Continued
Tracing the history of Palestinian music reveals a rich, textured tapestry of writing and symbolism. Palestinian folk music provides a glimpse to both the joy and struggles of the Palestinian people. At the heart of that music is a reflection of the Palestinian experience, and most importantly, the Palestinian identity. Before the Nakba Little is … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Marco Polo had always been given credit as the person who introduced pasta into Italy. However, this has become more of a legend rather than a fact. Food historians generally agree that it was the Arabs who introduced dried pasta into Sicily from where it spread thereafter to Italy. … Continued
Where Ancient Carthage Once Dominated Trade, Tunisia Today Strengthens Commercial Relations with the USA The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – has just completed a high-level trade & investment mission to the Republic of Tunisia. Delegates met with … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Western media typically portrays the Arab world in simplistic binary terms: moderates vs extremists, victims vs aggressors, democracy vs terror. These frames provide clarity for international audiences while sometimes obscuring historical context, internal variety, and political complexity. The article examines how binary storytelling influences coverage of … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer What if words could move? What if letters could gallop like horses, glow like candles, or rise like domes against the sky? In Arabic calligraphy, this is not just imagination, it is tradition. For centuries, Muslim artists have transformed sacred text into flowing visual patterns that are … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer For the past century, the United States has rapidly evolved its understanding of race. From dehumanizing immigration quotas and exclusion to recognizing Arab American Heritage Month, the Arab community has accomplished remarkable progress. At the turn of the century, the US Census was met with a proposal … Continued
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