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Meet the Arab Americans Running for Office in 2020
Feb 19, 2020
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer The last two years have seen unprecedented involvement from Arab Americans who want to run for office. In 2018, over 125 Arab Americans ran for office, and 2019 saw over 40 Arab Americans throw(...)
Arab Pop Culture is Making Waves in London
Feb 19, 2020
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Over the previous five years, Arab mainstream society in London has had something of a brilliant age from multi-expressive celebrations to Nineties club evenings. This developed commitment to Arab influence comes when Britain(...)
The Similarities and Differences Between English and Arabic
Feb 19, 2020
By: Jackson Chasen-Buckley /Arab America Contributing Writer When it comes to classifying the similarities and differences between English and Arabic, the differences far outweigh the similarities. To be rightfully honest, this makes sense. These languages both originated in different parts(...)
10 Most Unexpected National Wonders and Scenic Places in the Arab World
Feb 19, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World has many amazing and stunning natural wonders and scenic areas. Many people are taken away by the essence and glory of such places only to explore and visit them, as explained(...)
What Makes Jewelry Unique in the Arab World
Feb 19, 2020
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Jewelry has existed since the beginning of time. The discoveries of rare metals, such as gold, silver, and bronze, served as the foundation for luxury. As cultures and empires come and go, so do(...)Little Syria: New York's Most Overlooked Historical Treasure
Feb 19, 2020
Picture New York City. What do you see? Do you see the Empire State Building? Or do you picture Central Park? Maybe busy and tourist-filled Times Square? Have you enjoyed dinner in Little Italy? Perhaps you are a New York(...)
What is Maqam al Iraqi and the Performances Revolving Around It
Feb 12, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Maqam al Iraqi Iraqi Maqam is a type of Arab maqam music found in Iraq that is around four-hundred years old. The collection of instruments used in this kind of music, called Al-Chalghi al-Baghdadi,(...)
The Four Arab Films that were Nominated for Academy Awards
Feb 12, 2020
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Four Arab Films were nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, held this past Sunday. While they didn’t win a 92d edition of the Awards golden statue, they are nevertheless worthy of further recognition. Arab(...)
12 Ways to Express Your Love in Arabic this Valentine's Day
Feb 12, 2020
By: Yara Jouzy/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are passionate, affectionate and extremely loving people. They can tell someone they love him or her without actually saying the words, “I love you.” Such a powerful language brings out the passion in(...)
Top Study Abroad Destinations for Students Interested in Arab Culture
Feb 12, 2020
MNN By: Jackson Chasen-Buckley - Arab America Contributing Writer Thinking of taking the opportunity to study abroad for a semester? For any student who is interested in Arab culture, there are hundreds of potential destinations. In addition to receiving a(...)
From Erfoud to Ouarzazate- It’s Kasbahs Everywhere
Feb 12, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the lobby of the El Ati kasbah-like hotel in Erfoud, Morocco’s tourist-desert city, I was having a conversation with John, an Englishman who called himself a modern troubadour. He had just made a(...)
What if the "Deal of the Century" had been Written by Palestinian Women?
Feb 12, 2020
By: Lina Abirafeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Without a single Palestinian insight, two wealthy, entitled, white men took it upon themselves to determine the fate, not only of the state of Palestine but of the entire Arab region. On January 28th,(...)4,333 Results (Page 209 of 362)