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The Decimation of Borders Amidst Affliction: How Covid-19 Has Changed the Perception of Online Learning in Saudi Arabia
Jul 15, 2020
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, a country as famous for its oil reserves as it is for its diligent censorship, has had a tumultuous relationship with internet usage since its widespread inception in 1994. Initially accepted in(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78 RPM: Amer and Sana Kadaj
Jul 15, 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(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 40 Under 40
Jul 15, 2020
For Immediate Release Washington DC: The Arab America Foundation announced today nominations are open for their new initiative, 40 Under 40, and applications are now being accepted until August 15th. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab(...)
Arab and Sub-Saharan African Culture, Are They Similar?
Jul 14, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer We often differentiate between "white" Africa and "black" Africa. Some Arabs in Africa do not like to be called Africans, and some people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not like to recognize Arabs as Africans.(...)
The Middle East And Its Humanitarian Action Against COVID-19
Jul 14, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer In a time of crisis like today, everyone is working to make themselves useful. As a reminder, Arabs are very present abroad for generations and many of them feel concerned with what affects(...)
Donald Trump has Banned the Granting of Work Visas
Jul 14, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Donald Trump has banned the granting of work visas in an effort to fight unemployment caused by the coronavirus health crisis. Specifically, he temporarily banned the issuance of certain work visas such as H-1B,(...)
Proud to be Palestinian: Bella Hadid Defends her Heritage
Jul 14, 2020
By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer "I am proud to be Palestinian," supermodel Bella Khair Hadid posted on her Instagram story after the social media platform flagged a photo of her father's old passport—his birthplace, Palestine. On July 2, 23-year-old(...)
Digital Marketing Businesses in Arab World
Jul 14, 2020
By: Grace Friar / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East is emerging as a top e-commerce market as more and more people have access to the internet through mobile 5G networks. The influx of online interaction has raised awareness(...)
Egyptian Zar: Exorcism Ritual to Cultural Phenomenon
Jul 13, 2020
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to(...)
Peacebuilding in Israel-Palestine: Will It Work This Time?
Jul 13, 2020
By: Mackenzie Ricca/Arab America Contributing Writer The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated in recent years, resulting in several peacebuilding efforts between the two warring nations. These efforts have been implemented for years and supported by several countries such(...)
10 Must-Read Arab American Feminist Books
Jul 13, 2020
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With their works, Arab American authors have been able to shine a light on a feminist perspective of the stories of Arabs and Arab Americans. From fiction to memoirs, these fantastic Arab American feminist(...)
A very talented decorator, Leïla Menchari
Jul 12, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer France is known for its elegance, romance, refinement, history, art, and fashion. All these criteria correspond well to what the famous designer Leïla Menchari appreciates. France has therefore been for her the ideal destination(...)4,333 Results (Page 193 of 362)