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Eight Egyptian Female Writers You Should Check Out
Jul 30, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Literature in the Arab world is one of the most important aspects of the culture where writers and authors express their ideas, opinions, and values. Specifically, writing in Egypt is a popular way of(...)
Zahrawi: The Father of Operative Surgery
Jul 29, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Abū al-Qāsim Khalaf ibn al-'Abbās al-Zahrāwī al-Ansari, popularly known as Al-Zahrawi, was an Arab Andalusian physician, surgeon, and chemist. Considered to be the greatest surgeon of the Middle Ages, he(...)
Hospitality on the Way to the Liwa - The United Arab Emirates' Desert Garden
Jul 28, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "Desert! What do you mean? Our country a desert land? Make a trip to the Liwa and see how our nation has been turned into a world of greenery!" Jassim, my Emirate friend appeared(...)
Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui Earns Gold in Upset 400 Meter Swim Victory
Jul 28, 2021
Source: Yahoo The dreaded outside lanes of the pool are where the slowest seeded swimmers are placed in any given swimming race. As such, those swimmers tend to get overlooked in races, as they often do not have a shot(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 3 of 13): Fes
Jul 28, 2021
The stunning city of Fes, MoroccoPhoto: Much Morocco By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and(...)
Bahbah: The Ice Cream War: Israel vs. Ben & Jerry’s
Jul 28, 2021
Source: Middle East Eye MEE/illustration by Mohamad Elaasar) By: Bishara A Bahba / Arab America Featured Columnist It is incredulous to hear and read about the ongoing war between Israel and Ben & Jerry’s famous Vermont-based ice cream! Israel and(...)
Plastic Surgery in the Arab World—Things are Changing
Jul 28, 2021
Fairouz, A popular singer that normalized getting a nose job. By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer In the Arab World, women and men have been pursuing plastic surgery since the 1960s. This has had an enormous effect on how teens and young adults(...)
Death Knell of the Iraqi Democratic State—Premature? We Hope So
Jul 28, 2021
Shock and Awe--U.S. Attack on Saddam Hussein's Iraq, 3/20/2003 in the hope of building democracy there Photo Pinterest By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer A recent, dire report has emerged that questions Iraq’s continuation as a democracy. The(...)
Top 6 Egyptian Artifacts Recovered from the Great Pyramids of Giza
Jul 27, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Great Pyramids of Giza have been a source of wonder for many people. Between the pyramids themselves and all of the artifacts found inside, archaeologists and any Ancient Egyptian history buffs can have(...)
11 Facts About Morocco You Probably Didn’t Know
Jul 27, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a wonderful country with a different history than many other Arab countries. Morocco's Spanish, French, and Berber influences contribute to the unique aspects of the country’s architecture, culture, language, and infrastructure. Below(...)
Egypt’s 2030 Plan and China Investments
Jul 25, 2021
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt has made its 2030 plan for industrial development and the governance of the country. China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative coincides with Egypt’s “2030 Vision” and has aroused the interest of many Egyptians.(...)
What Making Knafeh Taught Me: Palestinian-Refugees in Jordan
Jul 25, 2021
By: Erin Mayer/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arriving in Amman, Jordan, one can not help but feel utterly in awe. The stairways alone conjure up clear, wanderlust fueled (albeit painful) memories. Each stairway in Amman seems long enough that it(...)4,333 Results (Page 126 of 362)