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Exploring Gaza Through 5 Compelling Books
Feb 21, 2024
Gaza. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Gaza, a land marked by conflict and crisis, has been transformed into a sign of endurance and strength in adversity. The stories from this area, enclosed between the Mediterranean Sea(...)
Saudi Arabia To Launch Dream Of The Desert, The Middle East’s First Luxury Train
Feb 20, 2024
By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer A brand-new luxury train is in the works, aiming to join the pantheon of iconic and legendary rail journeys and classic trains like the Royal Scotsman, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and Africa's Rovos(...)
5 Arab Poems that Redefine Love
Feb 14, 2024
By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize / Arab America Contributing Writer For many, Valentine’s Day has become more than the day designated for the loosely defined term love and one of the commercialized cliches where love is gifted with a dangling price(...)
The Art of Arabic Calligraphy
Feb 14, 2024
Arabic Calligraphy. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Arabic calligraphy, characterized by its graceful curves and intricate designs, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world. This ancient art form is(...)
A Study in Media Bias on Gaza: An Interview with William Youmans
Feb 13, 2024
While many Americans who have watched the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza feel there is a profound pro-Israel bias in mainstream American media, they usually cannot offer data to back up their impression. Media studies scholar William Youmans recently conducted a(...)
An Israeli Military Campaign on Gaza’s Rafah City May Result in a Full Regional War
Feb 13, 2024
Rafah in Palestine. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The next catastrophe in the Gaza Strip may take place in Rafah. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a ground incursion into this southern city(...)
Hamour Dishes That I Enjoyed in Dubai
Feb 13, 2024
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Let’s have hamour (grouper) again for dinner this evening. I love this fish! Let’s order fried hamour!” My daughter seemed to drool as we sat down in a Restaurant in Dubai’s Heritage Village planning(...)
Early Human Footprints Found in Morocco, Dating 90,000 Years Ago
Feb 13, 2024
Early homo sapiens footprints were found on the beach in Morroco in 2024./ Photo from IFL Science. By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer While examining boulders at a nearby pocket beach in 2022, researchers stumbled upon the footprint(...)
Arab Americans Commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month--April 2024
Feb 7, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) February 7, 2023 –This April, the Arab America Foundation will formally recognize Arab Americans' achievements by commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This year's theme is: "Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity." Across the(...)
Ishtar Review: The Film That Was Destined to Fail
Feb 7, 2024
Ishtar image is still of Isabelle Adjani, Warren Beatty, and Dustin Huffman. By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize/ Arab American Contributing Writer. The movie is a long dry slog. It’s not funny. It’s not smart, it’s interesting only in the way a(...)
Adel Emam: A Man of No Party, Just a Patriot
Feb 7, 2024
Photo of a Young Adel Emam. Photo: WikiCommons By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer On January 21, 2024, the fourth annual Joy Awards in Saudia Arabia took place, bringing together artists from all over the Middle East to(...)
Islam in Ukraine: Then and Now, Past and Present
Feb 7, 2024
By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Islam in Ukraine is a minority religious affiliation, with Muslims representing around 5% of the total population as of 2016. The religion has a long history in Ukraine, dating back to Berke(...)4,333 Results (Page 35 of 362)