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10 U.S. Cities With Names From the Arab World
Dec 11, 2020
By: Colby Cyrus/Arab America Contributing Writer So much of America exists in the Arab world: from food chains to clothing stores, and car companies to banks, it is not difficult(...)
The Map With No Name
Dec 10, 2020
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think about it, a map is more than just markings on a page; it is one way we confirm the sovereignty (or lack thereof) of nations and states around us. In a(...)
Sultan El Tarab: George Wassouf
Dec 10, 2020
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer George Wassouf was born on 23 December 1961, grew up to become an icon in modern music. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has released more than 30(...)
What if—The Holy Family tried to Enter Bethlehem Today? Reflections on an Occupied Palestinian Town—Then and Now
Dec 9, 2020
Traditional depiction of the Birth of Jesus in the Manger (or cave) in the town of Bethlehem Photo credit angieway By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In this and the next two articles, we will be looking at the historic(...)
Kerkouane – An Authentic Picture of Phoenician-Punic Life
Dec 9, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I came across Kerkouane, the Phoenician-Punic/Carthaginian, town situated on the northern Tunisian peninsula of Cap Bon, quite by accident. While on a tour of Cap Bon on the coast of the Mediterranean we had(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Dr. Khalil A. Bishara
Dec 9, 2020
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)
13 Common Idioms in Arabic
Dec 9, 2020
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Idioms, or phrases that are figurative, non-literal, and have a different literal meaning, are tough to understand, especially in another language or culture. For example, in English, a common idiom is, “it’s raining cats(...)
Ralph Nader to Address Arab America Foundation Rising Leaders for 2020
Dec 9, 2020
The Arab America Foundation will honor the sixty Rising Leaders for their 40 Under 40 and 20 Under 20 initiatives on Thursday, December 10, 2020 (7 pm ET). Political activist, author, lecturer, lawyer, and former candidate for President of the United States,(...)
Egyptian and Greek Inspired Almond Orange Pound Cake (Gluten-Free and No Sugar Added)
Dec 9, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer During this time of high caloric temptations, can you have that cake and eat it too with zero regrets? Absolutely you can! Today’s recipe features a Greek and Egyptian inspired low-carb cake that has(...)
The Natural Way To Arab Beauty
Dec 8, 2020
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer It is without a doubt that Arab beauty secrets are in high demand, along with tips and tricks for men's face routines as well. Walking through an Arab household, you’ll see a lot of(...)
Check Out These 14 State-of-the-Art Architecture Projects in the Arab World
Dec 8, 2020
By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Traditional Arab architecture will always look marvelous and full of meaning - it has majesty and abundance of wonderful colors and ornaments, but it also carries the weight of serving and representing the community.(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees--Class of 2020
Dec 7, 2020
For Immediate Release Washington DC (December 7, 2020): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 in 2020 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from more than 9 states were announced from a pool of close to 50(...)4,333 Results (Page 165 of 362)