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Classic Food Pairings and Combinations from the Arab World

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Food pairings are very common in Arab cuisine. There are combinations that complement the textures and flavors. People don’t realize how elaborate and unique Arab cuisine is. For example, did you know that tahini sauce on a beautiful piece of white fish is a match made in heaven? Although, … Continued

Top Egyptian Squash Player Announces Her Retirement

By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer World renowned professional squash player from Egypt, Raneem El Welily, announced her retirement from the sport on June 25. Her 18-year career in squash captured 24 Professional Squash Association titles, including the 2017/2018 PSA World Championships. She was also a member of Egypt’s World Team Championship winning side on … Continued

The Mediterranean Islands that Identify with the Arab World

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer When we talk about Arab influence in other parts of the world, we tend to focus on one direction. That direction is toward neighboring countries and continents divided by the Mediterranean Sea. However, think about those small, scattered islands in the Mediterranean Sea. These are the islands that are … Continued

Facts You May not Know About Arab Women’s Roles!

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer  The position of women in the Arab world was not different from what it was in other regions of the world. Throughout history, this situation has gone through phases of discrimination that have led women to suffer restrictions on their rights and freedoms. Many of these restrictions are … Continued

A Lebanese diaspora with a strong presence in West Africa

By: Yasmina Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer It is often not well known, but many Lebanese have lived in West Africa for generations. This phenomenon leads to a beautiful cultural mix among the Lebanese in Africa. The Historical Facts The violence of the Druze community prompted a third of the Christian community to flee … Continued

Understand the Present Gender Gaps in the Arab World

By: Arab America Contributing Writer Women in the Arab world are evidently identified as minority groups in certain areas when it involves factors of education and the workforce. As Arab countries continue to progress toward gender equality, it is important to recognize these gender gaps to encourage participation and inclusiveness in these regions. According to … Continued

Prison Break With a Spoon – The Story of Amjad Al-Deek

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America contributing writer If I were to sit here and talk about all the brave Palestinian men and women who have fought with everything they have for their country, I would be sitting here for years. Every name and story is one to be remembered. They all hold a remarkable memory in … Continued

Take a Tour of These Spring Gardens Amidst a Pandemic

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Spring, what a wonderful season. It announces the end of the cold and the beginning of the summer holidays. Flowers and trees bloom, bringing joy to our lives and our cities. This season is a magnificent explosion of colors! In addition to the beauty of the landscape offered by … Continued

The Role of Muslim Brotherhood in Arab Countries

BY: Arab America contributing writer Who is the Muslim Brotherhood? The Muslim Brotherhood is one of the most prominent revivalist organizations connected to political Islam. This organization advocates in favor of a universal Islamic system that aims to implement Islamic law. Regards political concepts and morals through the knowledge of the religion and its teachings. … Continued

The Role of Religion in Arab Politics

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Religion is prominent in Arab countries, and it constitutes politics. The role of religion is to unite both the Arab people and nations and sometimes to enforce the law as the sacred book says. In the majority of the Arab world, almost all countries refer to Islam in their … Continued

Casting Arab Senior Couples 55-70 for Paid Photo Shoot

  Casting Real Senior Couples ABOUT THE PROJECT: Forxiga is a treatment for seniors for heart failure prevention–we are casting real couples for marketing materials showing real, loving relationships. WHO: We are looking for real couples to be photographed in a safe studio with COVID-19 precautions. Images will include hugging, holding hands, laughing–relationship portraits. We … Continued

A Time Bomb that Continues to Tick—New Census of Palestinians Spells more Danger to a Single Jewish State Model

By John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America A new census of Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza, and the diaspora is only a fresh reminder to observers and policymakers involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, that the unrelenting population growth in the Israel occupied territories will come home to roost if a single-state solution becomes the option. … Continued

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