By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Western media and the Arab world, what a story! For years, there has been a lot of criticism about the media’s coverage of the Arab world and its people. Just like other racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the past, Western media portrayed the Arab world as a breeding … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where the style of sword dancing originated from? Welcome to the ancient practice known as Ardah! Ardah is the traditional and folkloric group dance which originates from Arabia. It is even known as the national dance of Saudi Arabia. It is honestly an amazing performance … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The soccer world is constantly introduced to new talents from different nationalities and backgrounds, proving what matters is the talent and the love for the sport. But while the usual viewer is used to European and Latin American stars “stealing” the spotlight, many forget the impact Arab soccer players … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries are famous for their ambitious construction projects, striving to do better and better every day, and slowly transforming the world of technology and construction. From being home to the tallest building in the world to building islands and cities from scratch, these Arab countries do not plan … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to the slave trade and became popular in Egypt as a form of exorcism. Today, zar … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Over time, whether in the world of fashion or entertainment, Arab trend has become increasingly present on the world stage. Fashion The United States, for example, is actively spreading its style, but now the Arab countries too. In fact, the fashion of the Arab countries is exploding beyond the … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Ramy Youssef‘s series, “Ramy,” was a big hit! Based in a New Jersey town, the comedian plays a young Egyptian man looking for a place in this world while struggling with his devotion to Islam. In January 2020, Ramy Youssef received the Golden Globe for best actor in a … Continued
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Tahiya Zarroug was a favorite star of Sudanese moviegoers in the 1970s; she was also a popular figure on stage, radio, and TV during that period. She was not only a brilliant actress, Tahiya was a trailblazer for women’s rights. In promoting the role of an actress as a … Continued
By Emily Deveraux/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahlan Simsim! Ahlan Simsim means welcome Sesame in Arabic. It is also a new television show curated by the Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee’s humanitarian program. The International Rescue Committee announced in tandem with Sesame Workshop the beginning stages of Ahlan Simsim in 2016. However, the first year … Continued
By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are known for their love of music which is reflected in their successful music industry. The most famous Arab singers not only had the love of the Arab people but achieved success outside the Arab world as well. As we reflect on the years past this New Year, … Continued
Video games have a strong heritage in North America, Western Europe, and Japan. For decades, the console market has been dominated by Japanese companies like Sega, Nintendo, and Sony, although these giants currently face stiff competition from Microsoft and have previously gone head to head with Atari. It is in these regions where video games … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Saad Lamjarred Born on April 7, 1985, Saad Lamjarred is a Moroccan pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer. In 2007, season four, he took part in Super Star, a broadly popular Arab talent TV show, and was came in second place; his contribution earned him popularity. He is best … Continued
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