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Can You Name These Iconic Arab World Structures?

Jan 22, 2020

By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Whether you've been to the Arab World or not, the region is filled with incredible sights, iconic structures, and hidden wonders that you are probably familiar with. Think you know them all? Try(...)

A Syrian-style Version of Haggis in Honor of Robert Burns

Jan 22, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer On my return trip to Canada on the ship bringing back Canadian soldiers after the second world war, I chummed with a fellow-colleague who happened to be of Scottish origin. One day while on(...)

Beginners Guide To Cooking in an Arab Kitchen: Garlic as a Main Ingredient

Jan 22, 2020

Pinterest: A plate of baba ganoush with extra garlic flavor. By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Garlic has been growing in popularity, despite its already widespread uses. Garlic is used in kitchens and in medicine, with more people taking(...)

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.—Where Would He Stand Today on the Palestine-Israel Situation?

Jan 22, 2020

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Martin Luther King (MLK) famously wrote from a Birmingham, Alabama jail where he was imprisoned for protesting segregation, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of(...)

Arabic Contributions to the Spanish Language

Jan 15, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer From the desert they came – men filled with religious zeal and riding under banners inscribed with the motto “There is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger”. After establishing the Middle(...)

Ten Arab Women Taking Fashion Design by Storm

Jan 15, 2020

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Recently, the Arab world has become more keen on fashion design. Actually, 2018 produced the first Arab Fashion Week in Riyadh under the Arab Fashion Council. Since then, there has been greater attention and(...)

The Arab Response to Climate Change

Jan 15, 2020

By Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think Climate Change Activist, perhaps first comes to mind, Greta Thunberg. Her internet fame scored a new high due to interactions, speeches and comments, and even facial expressions she makes(...)

Zereshk Polo: The Regal Rice of Persia

Jan 15, 2020

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Sadly the only time Americans hear about Iran in the media is in reference to war, sanctions, and more war and more sanctions. In truth, Iran is a rich yet overlooked civilization with ancient(...)

An Action Plan for New Arab Americans in the New Year

Jan 15, 2020

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The year 2020 has begun, and Arab Americans should focus on an action plan, and here are some suggested ideas, as explained by Arab America contributing writer, Ala Abed-Rabbo, on how to spend one’s(...)

MENA Artisan Initiative Empowers, Fosters Cultural Pride

Jan 15, 2020

By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer When Arab Americans go to Arab countries to visit, they often come home with heavy bags full of mementos that represent their cultural heritage. The region produces stunning handicrafts that reflect the rich history(...)

The Answer is Palestine!

Jan 15, 2020

Popular Quiz Show ‘Jeopardy’ Got it Wrong—Jesus was not Born in Israel By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The host of marathon quiz ‘Jeopardy,’ Alex Trebek, asked a contestant on last Friday’s broadcast of the show to identify the place(...)

Arab American Ramy Youssef Wins Best Actor Golden Globe Award

Jan 8, 2020

On Sunday, Egyptian American comedian and actor, Ramy Youssef, won the Golden Globe best actor in a musical or comedy series award for his work on the Hulu series “Ramy,” which he created, wrote, produced and directed. Accepting the award(...)