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Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod: Palestine's Foremost Academic and Intellectual
Jul 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/abierkhatib/status/1388398760301039621 By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer "Nearly every Arab American who fights against racial stereotyping, the ideological racism suffered by Palestinians, and the perennial antagonism to Islam, owes Ibrahim a tremendous debt. "Dr. Edward Said Dr. Edward(...)
Popular in the Arab World? Lemon Blueberry Biscuit Cake
Jul 7, 2021
Credit: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer While a typical vanilla biscuit may seem plain and rather humble, in reality these cookies have had an illustrious and globetrotting past. The word biscuit is derived from the Latin(...)
Arab Women: The Raw Approach to Beauty
Jul 7, 2021
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer With the Middle East dating back to at least 3500 BC, we know that Arabs have had time to practice trial and error with most aspects of life. Skincare is no exception. While Arab women are known for(...)
5 Reasons Arab Americans Have Made it in America
Jul 7, 2021
The family has been critical to the overall success of the Arab Americans Photos scoop empire By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The journey of Arabs from the homeland to the U.S. in the early 20th century was(...)
Tahtib- Egypt’s Ancient Fighting Sport
Jul 7, 2021
Source: Youtube By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer When most imagine armed fighting sports, it’s easy to imagine collegiate European fencing, Kendo and Japanese swordsmanship, and Filipino martial arts, which have all been in the public eye for(...)
Economic History and Trade Routes of Arabia
Jul 6, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Peninsula has seen a vast transition from Ancient trade routes to modern business centers—let us look at the ancient trade routes of the Arab world. The vast expanse of Arabia is mostly(...)
How to Speak Cairo's Taxi Language
Jul 6, 2021
By Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Anyone who has ever visited Cairo knows that the city has an ever-present backdrop of honking cars. But, what you might not know is that these honks mean something. Taxi drivers in Cairo have(...)
Memorable Breakfasts Which I Relished in the Arab Lands
Jul 6, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer We were traveling northward in the early morning hours from Morocco’s top resort of Agadir to Essaouira when our bus stopped at the small town of Tamanar to allow us time for breakfast. As(...)
The Massive Project to Revamp the Jeddah Waterfront
Jul 2, 2021
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer Beginning in July 2020, the Jeddah governorate is spearheading a project to revamp the waterfront in the city. The project is expected to take approximately 30 months to complete, and it will cost roughly(...)
How Can it Get Worse for Lebanon? Revolution, the Pandemic, Refugees, and the Economy
Jul 2, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Another one of our Arab gems located on the Eastern Mediterranean shore, Lebanon, is in chaos. Famous for its ethnic diversity, beauty, and rich history, Lebanon is having another rough year in 2020. Corruption,(...)
How Disregard for International Law Affects the Security in the Middle East
Jul 1, 2021
. By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer For years there is a question in international politics, that remains unanswered – What is the main challenge to peace and security in the Middle East? There are many suggestions -terrorism(...)
Date Palms Saturate the United Arab Emirates' Landscape
Jun 30, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I could not believe my eyes as we drove from Abu Dhabi's International Airport to the heart of the city - some 40 km (24 mi) away. Both sides of the road were covered(...)4,333 Results (Page 130 of 362)