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Tony Khoury, an Arab American Businessman
Mar 9, 2021
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Tony Khoury is a Syrian American electrical engineer and artist, who has invented products and started businesses. He came to the United States from Syria for college and has created a name for himself(...)
Dogs, Cats, and Horses - Oh My! The Evolution of Pets in the Arab World
Mar 9, 2021
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer From the heroic actions of Lassie, hilarious shenanigans of Scooby-Doo, and the fast-talking breeziness of Mister Ed (for anyone under 55, he was the talking hooved palomino who dominated TV screens in the early(...)
Arab Representation in Popular Literature
Mar 8, 2021
Representation in literature is important for many different audiences! It is important that children see their identity represented. Therefore, they will not grow up with the notion that only white people can be represented in many forms of media. Understanding(...)
Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East & North Africa
Mar 8, 2021
By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. The general public knows about world-famous UNESCO sites like the Taj(...)
Trendy Art Neighborhoods in the Arab World
Mar 5, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world has a long history of arts and culture; however, in recent years, the region has transformed into a new type of art center, filled with murals, art galleries, and museums. These(...)
Family as the Focus of Arab Social Activities and its Significance
Mar 4, 2021
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer In Arab societies, a family is a primary concern. The family is considered the central social security system for the elderly and young and older people. In the Arab culture, parents take care of(...)
5 Things you probably didn't know about Edward Said
Mar 4, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America Contributing Writer Edward Said was a professor at Columbia and was a notable author. Being Palestinian and growing up in both the United States and Egypt, his work navigates around the central theme of exile(...)
Travelling to the Threshold of the Sahara
Mar 3, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is hard to visualize while strolling the streets of modern Agadir and rubbing shoulders with tourists from all over the world that a little over 200 kilometres away lies the endless Sahara. For(...)
Women and the Tree of Life: Women's History Month 2021
Mar 3, 2021
By: Leila Diab / Arab America Contributing Writer Women's history month 2021 will celebrate the extraordinary movement and involvement of Arab women. Their perseverance, empowerment and activism continue to change their status in society. These women's long and steep mountain(...)
Meet the First Yemeni Judge in the US, the Honorable Rashad Hauter
Mar 3, 2021
His Honor, Rashad Hauter. Source: ArabAmericanNews. By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Rashad Hauter has made history. He is the first Yemeni American to be appointed district court judge in the Wake County Judicial District Court. He is(...)
Koshary- the ultimate comfort food of Egypt
Mar 3, 2021
Egyptian KosharyPhoto: Lentils.org By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Koshary is the ultimate Egyptian comfort food: If there is one dish served in countless Egyptian homes, street corners, and restaurants, it would have to be the ubiquitous koshary. Koshary is(...)
What Is Fair Trade and How Can You Support It in the Arab World?
Mar 3, 2021
The wide variety of Fair Trade products available on the market todayPhoto: Fair Trade UK By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard of the term "Fair Trade," but for those of us who have not, you are(...)4,383 Results (Page 155 of 366)