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Hosni Mubarak Acquitted Over Arab Spring Protester Deaths
Mar 2, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted on Thursday over his alleged participation in the killings of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 Arab Spring. After a day long trial in the Court of Cassations,(...)
Vogue Arabia Features Gigi Hadid on its First Cover
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The first cover of Vogue Arabia was presented today and it features famous Arab American model, Gigi Hadid. Launched in October of 2016, the new magazine chose the half-Palestinian model to kick-off its first ever printed(...)
Don't Be Fooled: Ellison Lost the DNC Vote Because of a Pro-Israel Smear Campaign
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Did Keith Ellison lose the DNC chairmanship because of multiple threats from the pro-Israel lobby? Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, a leading candidate for the Democratic National Convention chair, lost the vote on Saturday to Obama’s former(...)
Yacoub Shaheen Wins Arab Idol, Palestinians Around the World Celebrate
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Celebrations have been taking place across Palestine after Yacoub Shaheen, a Bethlehem native, won the hugely popular Arab Idol contest on Saturday. Shaheen, 22, beat out his Yemeni competitor, Ammar Mohammed, and another Palestinian, Ameer Dandan,(...)
Kibbeh Bi Saniye: A Comforting Pie for the Last Winter Days
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer Kibbeh is a famous dish in the Arab world, served in many different forms depending on the region it originates. The meal is prepared in the Levantine region in countries, such as Palestine, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon(...)
Darzah and Child's Cup Full: Palestinian Brands Helping Refugees
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger While doing researching on Arab products, I discovered two organizations, Darzah, a fair trade website selling Palestinian tatreez clothing and accessories, as well as Child’s Cup Full, another fair trade website selling Palestinian-made children’s toys and(...)
8 Ways the Arab Cheek Kiss Can Get Awkward
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Cheek kissing in the Arab world is a sign of greeting, friendship, comfort, and more. When around Arabs, performing the kiss is inevitable. Male-female and female-female cheek kissing is customary, with the male-male kiss being less(...)
Lisbon's Romantic Kasbah Of Alfama
Mar 1, 2017
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Every night during our week's stay in Lisbon we came to Alfama, the historic heart of the city, to enjoy Portugal's traditional song, the fado, while we feasted on the country's famous fish dishes. Tonight, as(...)
Oscar-Winning Iranian Director's Protest Leaves a Lasting Impression Internationally
Feb 28, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Iranian director Asghar Farhadi sent prominent Persians, including Anousheh Ansari, the first Iranian in space, to accept his Oscar for best foreign-language film on Sunday night. Farhadi’s film, The Salesman, depicts the struggles of a failing(...)
Documentary on Syrian White Helmets Wins Oscar Amid Allegations of Connections to Terrorists
Feb 27, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The White Helmets, a documentary film featuring Syria’s famed rescue team won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Feature last night amid allegations of having ties with terrorist organizations. The Oscar, which was presented by Arab(...)
So Many Stars Wore Arab Designers At This Year’s Academy Awards
Feb 27, 2017
BY: Arab America Staff Arab designers were seen all over the Red Carpet and after parties again at this year's Academy Awards. More than ever, Arab designers, most of whom are from Lebanon, are designing glamorous gowns for Hollywood's elite.(...)
Diversity Wins: Mahershala Ali Becomes First American Muslim to Win an Oscar
Feb 27, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer Mahershala Ali makes history as the first American Muslim actor to win an Oscar. He won the coveted golden statue in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of a Miami drug dealer, Juan, in(...)4,333 Results (Page 304 of 362)