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"Men in the Sun" by Ghassan Kanafani: Reflecting on Displacement
Sep 4, 2024
Arabic cover of "Men in the Sun" by Ghassan Kanafani. Photo source: Wikimedia commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer "Men in the Sun" is a novella written by Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani in 1962. It stands(...)
Aristotle and Islamic Philosophy
Sep 4, 2024
Statue of Ibn Rushd (Averroes) in Spain, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Ancient Greek philosophy, particularly that of Aristotle, was profoundly influential in the development of Islamic philosophy during the Abbasid Caliphate. Early translations and(...)
The Three Faces of Mansaf: A Culinary Reflection of Jordanian and Palestinian Lifestyles
Sep 4, 2024
Source: Wiki Commons This picture shows a mansaf dish. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This(...)
Al-Ma’arri: Medieval Anti-Theist, Vegan, and Anti-Natalist?
Sep 4, 2024
Portrait of al-Ma'arri as drawn by Khalil Gibran in 1917. Picture: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Ma’arri, a relatively obscure Arab philosopher from the Golden Age of Islam, is perhaps best described as a pessimist.(...)
What Kamala Harris Could Say and Do Before and After the Elections
Sep 4, 2024
Photo: CNN By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, Israel and Hamas agreed to a three-day pause in fighting to allow an international team to vaccinate over 640,000 Gazan children against polio. (There were more than just(...)
The Pasha of Marrakech
Sep 4, 2024
Photo: Wikipedia Image By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Pasha of Marrakech" refers to a municipal governor or ruler in Marrakech, Morocco's political, cultural, and economic hub. The title "Pasha" was used throughout the Ottoman Empire and the(...)
Egypt’s Kushari – A Traditional and Healthy Staple
Sep 3, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A hearty dish made with rice, lentils, macaroni, browned sliced onions, and tomato sauce, Egypt’s kushari is popular among the working classes because it includes inexpensive ingredients while nutritious. In Egypt,(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
The official logo of the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held(...)
Looking Forward: Saudi Arabias Green Hydrogen Plant
Aug 28, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, traditionally known for its vast oil reserves, is making significant strides in diversifying its energy portfolio through green hydrogen production. This initiative is a key component of(...)
North Yemen: Divisions before the Yemeni Civil War
Aug 28, 2024
North Yemeni royalists in 1962. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks about a divided Yemen, they might think about its ongoing, devastating, and complicated civil war. However, did you know that there(...)
The Current Landscape of Arabic Programs in the Middle East
Aug 28, 2024
American University in Cairo, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer With ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza consistently failing, American diplomatic voices sympathetic to Arabs are severely needed now and in the coming(...)
Marie El-Khoury: A Remarkable Jewelry Designer
Aug 28, 2024
Marie El-Khoury, 1940. Source: KalimahPress. 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(...)4,375 Results (Page 15 of 365)