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Who was the Arab Poet Al-Mutanabbi and Why was He Influential?
Dec 11, 2019
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Mutanabbi is rightfully considered one of the greatest and influential Arabic poets, with works translated into over 20 languages worldwide. Starting to write at the early age of 9, many consider his poems(...)
Colors of the Arab World: Meaning and Symbolism
Dec 11, 2019
If you are wondering why you see green throughout our website, it is because green is the color of the Arab world! There are many symbolic meanings and representations behind the color green and the other colors of the rainbow.(...)
Benidorm: Spain’s Answer to Paradise
Dec 11, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most sought-after meccas by today’s international tourist, Benidorm has become a byword for those seeking sun and sand. The most flourishing center of tourism on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, it offers(...)
The Arab Art of Gift-Giving
Dec 11, 2019
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of gifts, there is simple gift-giving and not-so-simple gift-giving. All cultures have their concepts of the gift. The Arab concept has deep roots in its culture history, beginning at least(...)
Saad Lamjarred Breaking the Record in the Middle East and North Africa with 100M Views on YouTube in 3 Months
Dec 10, 2019
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Saad Lamjarred Born on April 7, 1985, Saad Lamjarred is a Moroccan pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer. In 2007, season four, he took part in Super Star, a broadly popular Arab talent TV(...)
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Opposes Bill which Advocates Two-State Solution in Palestine/Israel
Dec 6, 2019
U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib today stood against HRes326 (advocating a two-state solution) which she believes will only help perpetuate the unjust status quo in Palestine/Israel and provide cover for Israel’s ongoing violations of Palestinian rights. https://twitter.com/RepRashida/status/1202982096274382850 Compiled by Arab America(...)
Dingell on House Resolution Reiterating Commitment to Just, Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine
Dec 6, 2019
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement before a House vote on a resolution reaffirming Congress’ support to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Below is the text of her speech: “It is critical that we take(...)
Giant in Promoting Arab Identity and Culture, Habeeb Salloum, Passes
Dec 4, 2019
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing this morning of Arab America's longest contributing writer, and prominent Arab Canadian, Habeeb Salloum; he was 95 years old. "His passing is the end of an era," said(...)
The Arab Bedouin of the Naqab: Myths and Misconceptions
Dec 4, 2019
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The Bedouin-Arabs are an indigenous people, most of whom internally displaced from lands they had owned for centuries. From the 1950s on, the Bedouin-Arabs were dispossessed from their land by means of laws passed(...)
Feast in the Middle East: A Personal Journey of Family and Cuisine
Dec 4, 2019
Feast in the Middle East: A Personal Journey of Family and Cuisine, is the long-awaited cookbook of Blanche Shaheen, a broadcast journalist turned popular YouTuber. This comprehensive cookbook is a landmark culinary reference for Middle Eastern classics, many of which(...)
Arab Writers Who Inspired Generations
Dec 4, 2019
Diana Adjadj/Arab America Contributing Writer There is no better feeling than being proud of someone from your own culture. When I was at the beginning of my writing career, I would always go back to Arab writers whose writing could(...)
The Hadid Sisters, Gigi, and Bella: Fashion Icons Embrace their Arab Roots
Dec 4, 2019
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The supermodels, Gigi, and Bella Hadid sisters were born to a Palestinian-American father, and both have spoken of their roots in the Arab World. They were the best choice for the Arabian Nights-themed(...)4,333 Results (Page 215 of 362)