By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued
Boosting Kuwait’s Commercial Relationship with the Heartland of America Kuwait’s New Ambassador, H.E. Jasem Albudaiwi, Makes First “Road Show” Trip Across the USA The Embassy of the State of Kuwait, in partnership with the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), recently concluded a high-level trade & investment visit to Nebraska and Iowa. The … Continued
Kuwaiti Financial Leaders, Visiting Washington DC, Say “New Kuwait is Open for Business” “Kuwaiti banks are among the MENA region’s top financial institutions, with strong and growing footprints around the globe” – Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Al-Sabah, Chairman, Kuwait Banking Association Washington, DC – The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), in partnership with … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer A passport index, created by Henley & Partners, is defined as an “authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa”. This means that depending on the passport you have, you may be able to … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where country names come from and what they mean? In the case of Arab countries, many of their names are deeply rooted in their history, and in this article we are going to explore the meaning behind different Arab country names to understand … Continued
Alongside the spiritual aspect of Ramadan, is a time to celebrate with friends and family. To add to the allurement of Ramadan, vimto, a special concoction often drunk during Iftar. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, highlights the meaning of Ramadan and offers us a recipe of everyone’s favorite drink.
By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer Just like other markets, TikTok has created a wave in the Middle East, especially among Generation Z users who have taken to the platform to create and watch fun content. The app ranks among the top 10 downloaded apps in GCC countries and the latest figures show that … Continued
By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, artistic expression is a vital component of life. Art gives people community, identity and richness. Arabs are no different in their passion for the arts. Across the region, there have been many structures built for this purpose. Libraries, theaters, and culture houses have been … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History in the Arab world is full of incredibly defining moments that have not only shaped the region, but the entire world. Looking back at the 20th century, it is clear that there are many moments that fundamentally changed Arab history and future. While many moments, big and small, … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer For the first time in Kuwait’s history, eight women have been approved to become judges. At the beginning of July, Attorney General Dirar Al Asousi approved the promotion of eight women from the prosecutor to judge, making them the first female judges in the country. They were approved by … Continued
BY: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Among Arabs, it is an unspoken rule that if one gets harmed in any way, shape, or form, everyone has to help. Their “brothers” and “sisters” pain impacts them just as if they were the ones who were harmed. Being an Arab means every other Arab is your … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Statistically speaking, in the Arab World, more women are pursuing a STEM major rather than other countries. In the past decade, the US number of students pursuing an engineering degree has been the same, 30% of students enrolled, but only 20% make to graduation. Meanwhile, in the Arab World, … Continued
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