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Palaestinum Species: The Role of Taxonomy in Geographic Identity

Jul 24, 2024

Source: Wikimedia Commons, This image shows Colchicum Palaestinum. Author: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a regular class of the phytotherapy course for medical students, the topic of organism classifications was explored, rekindling interest first sparked in their(...)

Saudi Coffee: A New Chapter in the History of Arab Coffee

Jul 24, 2024

A traditional Arabic coffee pot with cups and coffee beans. Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has announced that Arabic coffee will be officially rebranded as Saudi coffee in restaurants,(...)

Almond Candy -Turrón A Sweet Remnant of the Arabs in Spain

Jul 23, 2024

Photo Source: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Turrón, a long-standing traditional sweet found in all parts of Spain (and Sicily), is a candy of Arab origin. It has been suggested that turrón’s origin began when the Arabs(...)

The Epistle of Forgiveness: The Arab Divine Comedy

Jul 17, 2024

Poet and scholar Al-Ma'ari, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer In the eleventh century, controversial Syrian thinker and poet Al-Ma’ari responded to a rival’s intellectual challenge with an expansive epic text, The Epistle of Forgiveness (رسالة(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Diana Abu-Jaber

Jul 17, 2024

Photo: Facebook By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas.(...)

How will Israel’s War with Lebanon’s Hezbollah Evolve?

Jul 17, 2024

Photo Credit: Al Jazeera By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Will the ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah escalate further into an all-out war? The outcome depends on several local and global factors. The war in(...)

How White Fragility Keeps Anti-Black Racism Alive in Arab Society

Jul 17, 2024

Source. Wikimedia commons By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic television shows frequently featured lighter-skinned actors in blackface, sparking controversy over negative portrayals of Black people in recent years. The dehumanization of Black people, which includes stereotypes of(...)

Modern-Day Fallujah: Two Decades After the Conflict

Jul 17, 2024

The City of Fallujah, Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Fallujah, a name synonymous with modern warfare, is a testament to its people's resilience and the transformative power of time. It's been two decades since(...)

Factions of the Palestine Liberation Organization

Jul 17, 2024

PLO leadership in Jordan. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestine Liberation Organization, throughout its existence, has generally been a decentralized entity. Within this coalition is a variety of factions which, although might have(...)

Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA

Jul 17, 2024

Source: International Space University's Program. This image shows Dr. Omar Hatamleh. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the(...)

Middle Eastern Pantry Staples to the Rescue With Hearty Bulgur Pilaf

Jul 16, 2024

Photo Credit: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Bulgur wheat holds a storied history in the Middle East, dating back thousands of years. Originating from ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians and Babylonians, bulgur was a staple due(...)

Potato And Tomato Stew - Yakhnit Batata wa Banadura

Jul 16, 2024

Source: Pexels.com By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The potato, native to the indigenous peoples of the Andes, although not an original ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine was brought back from the Americas by the Conquistadors to Spain and the(...)