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Life as an Anthropologist Facing a Conflictive Middle East
Oct 11, 2017
By John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer From the moment my wife and I set foot in Libya in 1968, we were stepping into an environment defined by the Middle East conflict. This conflict includes the Sunni-Shia divide or to(...)
The Secret Weapon in Arab Food: Health Benefits of Garlic
Oct 11, 2017
By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Garlic has always been super popular in the Arab World. Arabs use garlic for both purposes: as a food product, and for medical purposes. Arabs have always been well aware of a large amounts of vitamins(...)
Meet the Arab American Woman Who is Seeking a Congressional Seat in Michigan
Oct 11, 2017
By Weam Namou/Contributing Writer Born in Dearborn to Lebanese parents who immigrated to the United States in the 1970s, Fayrouz Saad, 34, has always identified herself as an Arab American. She is the middle child of six children and attributes(...)
12 Lessons You Want Your Arab American Child to Learn Before the Age of 10
Oct 4, 2017
via GIPHY BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab American kids are keeping their heritage alive by learning a few customs and traditions while growing up. Here are 12 lessons Arab American kids are learning from their parents to help keep them(...)
Aish Baladi: Bread of Ancient Egypt
Oct 4, 2017
BY: Noura Anwar/Ambassador Blogger Do you like eating bread? Pita, Rye, Cornbread, Baguette… You name it and the world loves it! When I thought about history of this lovable food, I dug deeply into its origins until I found this(...)
A Journey Through Tunisia’s History
Oct 4, 2017
By Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Standing atop Mount Byrsa, the acropolis of both Punic and Roman Carthage, I surveyed the panorama of the modern spread-out urban centre covering the historic ruins that, without doubt, form an important part of the heritage(...)
Arab America Seeks Interns, Representatives, and Bloggers for their Ambassador Network
Oct 4, 2017
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media to the Arab and the non-Arab American community, is seeking interns, representatives, and bloggers, for their Ambassador Network. Arab America is seeking passionate, responsible, dedicated students, and professionals around the nation to serve(...)
The Celebrities Who Support the Palestinian Cause
Oct 4, 2017
By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer One would have to be ignorant not to be familiar with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict which has prevailed for decades. The opinions of the international community are divided: few (mostly U.S.) support Israel, and others defend the(...)
Amir ElSaffar and Rivers of Sound Orchestra Perform at the University of Michigan: Performance Blends Middle Eastern Music with American Jazz
Oct 4, 2017
On Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm, Amir ElSaffar brings his Rivers of Sound Orchestra to the University of Michigan, Power Center stage, for a performance that blends aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz. Then two nights later,(...)
Bishop Antoun Khouri, Spiritual Leader of Antiochian Orthodox Faithful, Passes
Oct 2, 2017
Bishop Antoun Khouri, former Auxillary Bishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, passed away today according to a statement issued by Metropolitan Joseph, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America. Joseph issued the following statement from Shwayya,(...)
New Hope? Palestine Voted Member of Interpol
Sep 30, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer The International Police Organization or (INTERPOL) whose latest meeting took place in Beijing, China voted last Wednesday to include Palestine fully in the international organization. Palestinian membership passed with a secret ballot vote of(...)
Emirati Cuisine: The Melting Pot of the Middle East
Sep 27, 2017
BY: David DeMaria/Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates may be best known as a travel destination for tourists looking for luxurious hotel stays in cities such as Dubai (دبي), Abu Dhabi (أبو ظبي), and Sharjah (الشارقة), but one of the most(...)4,333 Results (Page 279 of 362)