Advertisement Close

Community

The Changing Family Role of the Arab American Father

  By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer In 1993, Halim Barakat released a book titled The Arab World where he outlined typical trends and normalities in Arab society, culture, and family life. According to Barakat, the father plays the role of the patriarch, a veritable ruler over his family kingdom. “The wife joins his kin group … Continued

Another First: Dubai Welcomes First Robotic Officer to Police Force

  By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer In addition to the world’s largest tower and increasing tourist population, Dubai now has something else to add to its résumé: the world’s first robotic police officer. Projections indicate that robotic cops will make up 25 percent of the Dubai police force by 2030. The development of Dubai’s robocop reflects … Continued

The Threads that Connect the Arab World

BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger Over the years, so much emphasis has been placed on what divides and separates the Arab world, people have forgotten the beautiful threads that stich them together. One thread that connects the Arab world is its language. Although the Arab world is comprised mostly of countries from the religiously and ethnically diverse … Continued

It’s Wedding Season!

Not getting married? No problem, these songs will make you move BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Springtime is the most favored season for Arab American weddings. They love the season and all that come with it. Arab weddings are a lot of fun: great food, exciting Arab music, much dancing, and hundreds of guests dressed … Continued

Gaza: Deep Roots, Resilient Branches

BY: Anas Mohammed-Ali Alfarra/ Ambassador Blogger As with many Palestinians, my life has been a series of international moves to and from Palestine—for me, in particular, Gaza—inspired by hopes and fears, and always influenced by the fluctuating realities of the Israeli occupation. I was born in Egypt. Then we moved to Saudi Arabia, and then … Continued

Two Top Christian Leaders: Former Melkite Patriarch Gregory III and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Atallah Hanna begin hunger strike in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners

Compiled by Arab America Two prominent Christian leaders, Gregory Lahham III, former Melkite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Alexandria and Jerusalem,  and Archbishop Theodosios of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, more commonly known as Archbishop Atallah Hanna, began hunger strikes this week in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners striking in Israeli … Continued

It’s Tabla Time

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer  Instruments in the Arab world date all the way back to the 1800s. Music has always been a part of the Arab culture, traditions and way of life as it is ingrained in an Arab’s identity. The tabla is one of the most famous instruments that Arabs all over the … Continued

Springtime in the Arab World

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Arab World. Flowers are blossoming, birds are chirping, while family and friends are enjoying the weather outside. Dwellers of the land absolutely love the warm weather and the good food it brings with it. During spring, fruits and vegetables in … Continued

Palestinian Prisoner’s Day

  BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Palestinians have been prisoners and detainees in Israeli prisons for decades, facing brutal, inhumane, and illegal treatment. Every year, these prisoners restart a movement of solidarity and carry out an open-ended hunger strike. On Monday, almost 1,100 Palestinian prisoners joined a hunger strike for Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, where Palestinians … Continued

855 Results (Page 41 of 72)