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Why Arab Americans Look Forward to their Senior Years

Feb 20, 2019

Photo: AAI By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have close relationships with extended family and friends. Generosity and kindness are important aspects of Arab culture and that is carried throughout almost every aspect of life for them. That is(...)

Rep. Omar Backlash: All Too Familiar to Arab Americans

Feb 13, 2019

By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer This week, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attempted to break the dam on a discussion that has been held back for too long: the sanctity of Israel in our U.S. Congress, and the role of(...)

Oman: The Land With Sindbad’s Aura Readied For A Tourist Onrush

Feb 13, 2019

Tourism is a priority sector in Oman since its potential for growth and popularity has been recognized the world over. By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “I can't believe it! Everything is so modern, yet it looks ancient!” My daughter Muna(...)

The Secrets of Successful Marriages to Non-Arab Men

Feb 13, 2019

By: Dana El-Issa/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American intermarriages are becoming increasingly common. A 1990 U.S. Census data shows that over 80% of U.S. – born Arabs had non-Arab spouses, but intermarriages are not limited to U.S. born Arabs. The cultural(...)

Bahbah: Has Trump Walled Himself in by the Wall

Feb 13, 2019

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist It is an understatement to describe what President Donald Trump as an obsessive-compulsive individual. Yet, very few issues compare with his obsession with the Wall that he wants to build on the border(...)

Middle Eastern Style Stuffed Butternut Squash

Feb 13, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Middle eastern people love stuffing vegetables with a tantalizing combination of rice and meat with herbs like parsley and mint. They stuff everything from zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and even carrots. However, one vegetable(...)

You Can Say Anything about Anyone in the U.S., Except…

Feb 13, 2019

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer So let’s dissect the Israeli-U.S. relationship, and why it’s so taboo to talk smack about Israeli domestic policy. In the past decade, the U.S. has allotted Israel with billions of dollars in aid. Three(...)

Palestinian Children Aim to Inspire Americans with Gaza Light Message

Feb 9, 2019

Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are hosting a candlelight vigil to spread the #GazaLightMessage at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. this Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM (rain or shine). The children,(...)

Oman Tech Road Show Visits Seattle and Silicon Valley

Feb 8, 2019

The National U.S.--Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recently organized a road show to the United States to showcase technology opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman. The 10-day visit to Seattle and Silicon Valley revolved around a dozen delegates representing Oman’s(...)

Tunisia's Foundation of Youth

Feb 6, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer With more than 100 hot spring locations spread throughout the country, Tunisia is favored by nature with a marvelous variety of healing waters. Since Carthaginian times, its curative baths have been a mecca for(...)

Nubians: An Ancient Egyptian-Sudanese Ethnic Group Now Under Persecution

Feb 6, 2019

Typical Nubian Village on the Nile By John P. Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Nubians are prominent, northeast African ethnic and language group who originally settled in what are today Sudan and southern Egypt. They have a rich history, dating to(...)

Drinks Arab American Appreciate for their Health Benefits

Feb 6, 2019

By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many health benefits that come along with drinks that are consumed heavily by the Arabic speaking populations. Benefits may include simply relaxing the nerves of the body, as well as to cure(...)