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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Arab World

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is home to many different breathtaking and interesting landmarks, people, and customs. However, the Arab World is typically grossly exotified in the media. Many people know the main landmarks or current events. However, many of them do not know the customs and treasures hidden within the … Continued

5 Egyptian Women that have Impacted Modern Egyptian Society

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the belief that Egyptian culture is bound by oppression and Egyptian women would never stand a chance in acquiring the same success, there are female figures that changed not only these beliefs, but also the whole Egyptian society through their activism. These are the women who … Continued

Salata Balela–The Versatile Salad of Egypt

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In Part 1 of my Summer Salad Series, I shared the recipe for Salata Baladia, the ubiquitous cucumber tomato salad popular in every country of the Levant. Now I am going to explore how this salad takes a dramatic turn in North Africa, particularly in Egypt, with their protein-packed … Continued

Egyptian Bent Pyramid Now Open for Business

By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer As of this month, the Bent Pyramid is now open to visitors around the world; something that hasn’t been available to the public for 54 years.  The opening of the site will serve as an important boost in Egypt’s tourism industry, given the exciting opportunity to explore the inside … Continued

The “Ship of the Desert”

By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Few animals serve as useful to mankind as the camel does; an animal which has long been associated with the Arab world. In fact, a trip there is not complete without an authentic and exciting camel ride through the desert. Arabian camels are unique in that they have one … Continued

Najat Vallaud-Belkacem: The One Who Persevered

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Editor Who is Najat Vallaud-Belkacem? She became the first woman to gain the title Minister of National Education and Research of France. Before that, she was the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and even started off as a government spokesperson. However, the road to her … Continued

New Benchmark TV Series “Ramy” on Hulu

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer A new Arab American comedy show has recently hit the streaming services, and the season has been such a hit since its launch in mid-April that Hulu network has already agreed to another one. The star of the show is Ramy Youssef acting like himself, co-created the TV hit … Continued

Mo Salah, ‘The King of Egypt’, Claims Victory for Liverpool

“R E D E E M E R” by I Manipulate is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer Last Saturday, the man himself, Mo Salah, did the impossible.  Salah helped Liverpool win the European Championship, bringing fans to their feet with joy and excitement.  While Muslims have played for Liverpool … Continued

Mujaddara The “Beans and Rice” of the Middle East

By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Beans and rice have long been considered affordable comfort food all over the world. There are red beans and rice in the southern United States, arroz con frijoles in Latin America, and Mujaddara in the Middle East. While these dishes originated from a need to get maximum nutrition for … Continued

U.S. Congressional Representatives Expected to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration in DC

On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will present the National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) Commemoration with a special celebration just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, from 6:00-8:30 pm. The event promises to be an exposé of Arab cultural stations, authentic Arab cuisine (including, kibbe, grape leaves, tabouleh and hummus) a Falafel … Continued

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