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Middle East Education

Omani Kummah and its Long-Lasting Tradition of Women Weavers

Kummahs are traditional caps worn by Muslim and Arab men in the Middle East. Each one is ornately designed, ranging from florals to mosaics, from intricate and complex to more subtle and simple patterns. Learn more about the tradition of women weaving kummahs in the Middle East with Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki.

The Development of Female Education in the MENA Region

By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer What keeps students out of school? Education is a gift of privilege. In the Western world, this gift can easily be forgotten. Especially, when it has always been accessible at a young age. The system of education in the West is not perfect. However, it has been … Continued

The Evolution of Medical Education in the Arab World

By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Coming to the United States Over the decades, Middle Eastern countries have been associated with the terms “political instability”, “economic collapse”, and “developing security situations”. The dire situation in many Middle Eastern countries is evident. However, the citizens of these nations are still finding ways to preserve. … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 2 of 7): Gnawa

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 1 of 7): Reggada

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various groups there have been improvements on some topics, but the accuracy of teaching the Middle … Continued

Teaching Arabic Studies in a post 9/11 World

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s been 19 years since 9/11, and it still strikes a lot of negative tension amongst people. Fears of people around the United States increased in curiosity about Arabs and Arabic in general. Throughout the almost two decades since 9/11, there have been an increase in teaching and learning … Continued

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