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Egyptian Women Who Made History You should Know

Jul 11, 2020

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer In a culture limited by oppression, Egyptian women never stood a chance to gain a similar distinction, power, and accomplishment of an Egyptian man. Women remained out of sight while men remained in(...)

What can the values of refugees teach us?

Jul 11, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America contributing Writer Every day people around the world make the most difficult decision of their lives: whether to leave their homes in the hope of finding a better life, free of violence and safer. These(...)

The Delta of the Nile: Past, Present, and Uncertain Future

Jul 10, 2020

By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer In the northeast corner of Egypt is the Delta of the Nile, marking the end of the longest river in the world. Emptying into the Mediterranean, the river drops silt onto the banks of(...)

Ahmad Erakat: A Minute Too Late

Jul 10, 2020

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer What was meant to be a month of celebration for the Erakat family, turned into tragedy. Ahmed Erakat was a 27-year-old Palestinian man who had a wonderful life ahead of him, and many happy(...)

The Rise of Arab Entertainment and Fashion in the World

Jul 10, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Over time, whether in the world of fashion or entertainment, Arab trend has become increasingly present on the world stage. Fashion The United States, for example, is actively spreading its style, but now the(...)

Sarah Hegazy: A Champion for LGBTQ+ Rights in the Arab World

Jul 9, 2020

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer It is illegal to be gay in 71 countries—12 of them are in the Arab World. On June 13, Egyptian LGBTQ+ activist Sarah Hegazy committed suicide at 30-years-old. Three years earlier, Hegazy attended a(...)

The Rich Culture of the Bedouins of Jordan

Jul 9, 2020

By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The Bedouins (meaning 'desert dweller' in Arabic) have existed way before the borders of the Jordanian kingdom were drawn, wandering the desert areas between Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Famous for traditionally living(...)

The Most Unbelievable Sites to See in Qatar in 2020

Jul 9, 2020

By: Mackenzie Ricca/ Arab America Contributing Writer Qatar is a country with an abundance of beautiful tourist sites and historical culture. In recent years, it has been flooded with new attractions to visit, making it one of the top(...)

Let’s Talk Mental Health: Is Mental Health really “hush hush” in the Arab World?

Jul 9, 2020

By MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since I can recall, I’ve been told to maintain my mental health in a variety of ways. This has included attending weekly yoga classes, eating a healthy diet, taking frequent breaks(...)

5 Points to know about Libya’s Civil War: A Critical Moment

Jul 8, 2020

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya has been in a gruesome civil war for almost a decade, much of it aided by foreign actors. However, the war has been exacerbated by a local actor, General Haftar, and by regional(...)

A Modern Desert Safari and Feast Atop Dubai’s Sands

Jul 8, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A gentle breeze blew across the sands and soothed our bodies as our driver began to manoeuver our cruiser atop the red sand dunes of the Dubai desert. Behind us were a half dozen(...)

Dominican Republic Elects a Lebanese President

Jul 8, 2020

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer "Un país para su gente": "A country for its people." This was the slogan Luis Rodolfo Abinader used for his 2020 presidential campaign in the Dominican Republic. On Monday, the Lebanese-Dominican businessman won with(...)