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The Busy Streets of Karbala, Iraq to Commemorate Ashura Day

Jul 26, 2023

The flag-bearing ceremony takes place on the first night of Muharram. Photo credits AFP through Al Jazeera. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Karbala’s significance The city of Karbala, in central Iraq, holds a rich history. The holy(...)

Top Koshari Restaurants in Egypt

Jul 26, 2023

A Classic Bowl of koshari. Photo Credit: Trip.com By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Koshari (كشري) is Egypt’s national dish and is quite popular on the street. Koshari actually originated first from India. It is believed that the(...)

Shahid: Netflix of the Arab World

Jul 26, 2023

Logo/ Shahid By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer Application Features Because they are not available on popular streaming services, Arabs strive constantly to find their favorite TV series and movies. Luckily, now there are streaming services that offer(...)

Street Vendors of Egypt

Jul 26, 2023

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer While passing through the streets of Egypt, it is impossible to miss the plethora of street vendors found on every corner. Selling everything from produce and refreshing beverages to clothing and handmade(...)

Nuclear Nonproliferation in the Arab World

Jul 26, 2023

Side By Side Comparison of Rami Malek in Oppenheimer and the Real David Hill. Photo: Tiktok By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer 'Oppenheimer' and the Beginning of the Atom Bomb: When it comes to nuclear nonproliferation, this week(...)

6 Styles of Arabic Calligraphy

Jul 26, 2023

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic calligraphy is the art of writing and forming letters in a decorative and expressive way using the Arabic script. It is an important part of Islamic art and has been used(...)

Jordan's fascination with Arab cultural heritage

Jul 26, 2023

Photo: Pixabay By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan is located at the meeting point of several historical civilizations, it's a captivating example of how people continue to be with their Arab cultural history. This country's history extends(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4, 2023 in Orlando, Florida

Jul 19, 2023

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 19, 2023): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton(...)

The Line Project - Saudi Arabia

Jul 19, 2023

Photo: Discoverneom By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The Line Project in Saudi Arabia is planned to be built in the NEOM region of the Tabuk Province, which is in the country's northwest. It will pass through a(...)

Khaled Khalifa, Syrian Novelist Awarded Naguib Mahfouz Award

Jul 19, 2023

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Khaled Khalifa is a Syrian writer who was born in born in Aleppo in 1964. He has written several books and has won many awards for his work. His novels include "In(...)

A Brief History of the Citadel of Aleppo

A Brief History of the Aleppo Citadel

Jul 19, 2023

By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world,(...)

Arab Americans in U.S. Foreign Policy

Jul 19, 2023

Hady Amr, First United States Special Representative for Palestinian Affairs. Photo: Wikipedia By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer In the realm of U.S. foreign policy, Arab Americans have emerged as key figures whose expertise and experiences shape crucial(...)