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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(...)

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(...)

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(...)

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(...)

Buried under the Genocide Debate: Desecrated Graves

Feb 7, 2024

By: BN Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s hard to imagine this happening in modern times. Even an assault on a single grave is a criminal act in a civilized (sic) country. The very idea is reviled everywhere. So(...)

De-escalation Starts with a Ceasefire in Gaza

Feb 7, 2024

Protestors Calling for a Ceasefire. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Over the past weekend the US and its allies retaliated against Iran-backed fighters in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Since October 7 resistance groups in(...)

Arab Couture Elegance

Feb 7, 2024

Couture Fashion. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of high fashion, Arab couture stands out as a captivating blend of tradition and opulence, with designers from the region making significant strides on the global(...)