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The Five Nominees for This Year’s Arab British Centre Award for Culture

Aug 19, 2019

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab British Centre has finally released the shortlist for its biennial Award for Culture, which spotlights individuals and organizations who have significantly contributed to the dissemination of Arab arts and culture and(...)

Remembering Khalid Jabara & Heather Heyer with Call to Action

Aug 14, 2019

By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer On August 12th, the country remembered the tragic deaths of Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer, who were both killed in hate-motivated crimes. Jabara was shot on the porch of his Tulsa, Oklahoma home by(...)

Democratic Presidential Candidates’ Views of the Israel-Palestine Issue--Where Do They Stand?

Aug 14, 2019

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer As we get closer to the 2020 election, international and national issues have begun to crystallize for Arab Americans. Some of these rank higher than others. For foreign policy, there is the general role(...)

Amazing Arab Art Pieces You Need to Know

Aug 14, 2019

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab art is beautiful and unique; it has a rich and strong history. There are Arab artists who are talented and inspirational. From Samir Rafi to Saliba Douahi, there is a great number of(...)

The Carpets of Syria - A Mirror of the Country’s History

Aug 14, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Carpet making is one of the traditional artisan crafts of Syria and despite the invasion of the machine and modern technology on this craft, many small workshops in Aleppo, and almost every other Syrian(...)

Morocco's Plastic Bag “Ban-Wagon”

Aug 14, 2019

By Noah Chani / Arab America Contributing Writer The 21st century is known for many great advancements in technology. The world is beginning to bare changes resulting from our prolonged use of resources and emissions of pollutants of all shapes(...)

Arab Hostels 101

Aug 14, 2019

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Traveling to the Middle East and North Africa but don't want to stay in fancy hotels your entire trip? We've got you covered. Hostels are an excellent option when staying in the Arab world,(...)

When Za’atar Walked into Onion Rings: “Zonion Rings”

Aug 14, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If there is one spice that makes a serious splash in Palestinian cuisine, it would have to be Za’atar, the spice blend consisting of thyme, sumac, savory and sesame seeds. Whether eaten with bread(...)

U.S. Congress Heavily Tilted to Israel Against Palestine

Aug 7, 2019

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Republicans in Congress vote almost as a bloc in favor of Israeli issues and that's why people of the Arab World don't trust the U.S. as a broker of peace. Traditionally, Congress has been(...)

A Beginner's Guide to Arab Terminology

Aug 7, 2019

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer It is important for people from all walks of life to understand exactly what is implied by their words. Terminology is especially important as it’s used in classifying a group of people; before using(...)

Let's Dine with Scheherazade!

Aug 7, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My daughters Leila and Muna along with myself co-authored a unique cookbook entitled Scheherazade's Feasts: Foods of the Medieval Arab World published in 2013 by the University of Pennsylvania Press. It deals with medieval(...)

Women Employment Across the Arab World

Aug 7, 2019

By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer Women in the Arab world navigate numerous difficulties. From an early age, women face gender roles enforced by society members around them, their complicated relationship with deep-rooted issues like religion, sexuality, and(...)