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Timeless Elegance: Beauty Secrets of Iraqi Women
Jan 15, 2025
A picture of Miss Iraq for the year 2021, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Zahraa Alrafish / Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, Iraqi women have preserved their beauty through a blend of home recipes, natural ingredients, and cultural traditions. One(...)
"I Wanted to Break the Rules": 40 Minutes with Raphique Barakat
Jan 15, 2025
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo of Raphique Barakat by Ayat Tolba Raphique Barakat, like many musicians, began his journey with the guitar before discovering the rich sounds of the oud. His passion for Arabic music started(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Hala Gorani
Jan 15, 2025
Photo: Hala Gorani Website By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventieth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics,(...)
California Fires: Is It Time to Rethink Wood for Concrete?
Jan 15, 2025
Credit: Pexels By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing WriterFires sweeping through the Los Angeles area have claimed at least 24 lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Palisades, Eaton,(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2025
Jan 15, 2025
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, January 15, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2025), and applications are now being accepted until Sunday, February 23, 2025. 20 Under 20(...)
What Does MLK Day Mean to the Arab American Community?
Jan 15, 2025
Credit: Pexels By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer On the third Monday of every January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in the United States, a day to honor his pivotal role in advancing racial equality. While(...)
Revolution Anthems: The Rise of Tunisian Rappers from the Arab Spring
Jan 15, 2025
El Général performing. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the Arab Spring Protests of 2010 and 2011, Tunisian rap and hip-hop music became increasingly popular within the Middle East. This was due primarily to(...)
Navigating Lebanon’s Political Landscape: President Aoun’s Challenge
Jan 15, 2025
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer After a two-year delay, the election of a president for the Lebanese Republic last week represents a modest but genuine step forward. The new president, Joseph Aoun (no relation(...)
The Andalusian Legacy: Traces of Arab Culture in Spain
Jan 15, 2025
Iberian Peninsula. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Spain's rich and lively past is closely linked to the influence of Arab-Muslim civilization. From 711 to 1492, Al-Andalus, a Muslim-ruled province on the Iberian Peninsula,(...)
Palestinian Film, “Ground Zero” Leads Arab Submissions to the Academy Awards
Jan 15, 2025
The Destruction of homes in Gaza. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent weeks, the Academy Awards revealed their shortlist of films, sparking significant excitement across the Arab world, especially with the inclusion of(...)
Kufta Mabrouma - Ground Meat with Pine Nuts
Jan 12, 2025
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Aleppo and its cuisine never fails in its unique tastes and aromas. Kufta mabrouma is a specialty of the city where it is baked and served in a round platter, with the ground meat(...)
Notable Players and Memorable Moments of Syrian Football
Jan 8, 2025
Image of Syria's National Team : Photo Source : Wikimedia Commons By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Known as the "Qasioun Eagles," the Syrian national football team has a rich legacy distinguished by prominent players and spectacular games(...)4,413 Results (Page 2 of 368)