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Virtues of the Arabs
Oct 5, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Without question, most of the peoples or nations of the world, among them the Arabs, suggest they have virtues which cannot be claimed by others. However, do some have virtues not found with others? (...)
Anees The Rapper
Oct 4, 2021
Anees The Rapper: RE-BOLT By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the Middle Eastern rapper taking the internet by storm? Anees Mokhiber who goes by Anees the rapper started his music career when he(...)
AlRawabi School for Girls: Controversy Amongst Arabs
Oct 3, 2021
ALRawabi School For Girls. Photo: IDBM By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The new Netflix series AlRawabi School For Girls nicknamed the “Arab mean girl” is about a prestigious school in Jordan. In the school, there is(...)
History of Mandeans and Their American Community
Oct 1, 2021
Mandeans performing baptism, one of their most important rituals. Source: Kirkuk Now By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many religions have risen and fallen throughout the history of the Middle East. One such community which has withstood the(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Sep 29, 2021
The CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12,13 (the 14 is optional), 2021,(...)
Omar Kamal makes his American debut at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Sep 29, 2021
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Frank Sinatra of the Middle-East’- the title bestowed upon Omar Kamal, the Palestinian singer/composer from Nablus who claims a rich variety in musical influences ranging from Sinatra to Mohammed Abdelwahab and Fayrouz.(...)
Two twisted legacies of the U.S. in Iraq: human rights violations at Abu Ghraib prison and theft of the Sumerian poem, the ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’ tablet
Sep 29, 2021
Torture at Abu Ghraib by artist Fernando Botero Photo The Mercury News By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Photos depicting atrocities only describable as appalling and inhumane from Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq in 2004 shocked the sensibilities(...)
Converging Lines: Tracing the Artistic Lineage of the Arab Diaspora in the U.S.
Sep 29, 2021
artist John Halaka Resist, Photo: MEI By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Over the past century, Washington DC has become a place where all nationalities can come together and express their culture through art, music, food, and(...)
5 Arab Indie Bands to Add to Your Playlist
Sep 29, 2021
If your playlist started to sound repetitive and you are looking for some new hits to jam on, Arab indie bands should be your go-to. By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing WriterMany dates the growth of independent music (often(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 12 of 13): Ifrane
Sep 29, 2021
Ifrane, "The Switzerland of Morocco. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech,(...)
Why are Middle East Airlines so Good?
Sep 29, 2021
Qatar Airways fly over Doha By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer The three Middle East airlines — Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Fly Emirates — are commonly known as the ME3 carriers and have become particularly dominant airlines over(...)
A Journey to Nizwa – Oman’s Historic Capital Turned into A Tourist Mecca
Sep 28, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “I can’t believe it! Today, we’ll be travelling into Arab history.” My daughter Muna was excited as we left our Hotel, one of the top abodes in Muscat, Oman’s spread-out capital. In a few(...)4,333 Results (Page 117 of 362)