By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The third-largest indoor ski resort in the world, Ski Dubai, opened its doors on December 2, 2005, became the star of Dubai’s ‘Mall of the Emirates’ – the largest shopping center outside of the U.S. It was officially inaugurated, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, by Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al … Continued
By: Dr. Lina Abirafeh/Arab America Contributing Writer The world is slowly growing accustomed to our new reality under the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone is at risk, but those who are marginalized – women, the elderly, people living with disabilities, people without insurance, people with compromised immune systems, refugee populations – face greater challenges, especially in the … Continued
Thursday evening marks the last day of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month wherein able-bodied Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, and abstain from bad behavior, such as gossiping or becoming aggravated with others. This Friday, June 15th, marks the celebration known as Eid al-Fitr which is observed all around the world with elaborate feasts, festivals, … Continued
SOURCE: Vogue By Alice Cary 14 May 2020 Are Bella and Gigi Hadid considering a career change? The sisters have been cooking up a storm in the rustic country kitchen at their family farm in Pennsylvania, and naturally, documenting their flourishing culinary talents on Instagram as they go. Quarantine has provided the supermodel sisters with … Continued
SOURCE: Yahoo!life By: Emily Dixon May 15, 2020, Photo credit: @yolanda.hadid – Instagram From Marie Claire On the very, very, very slim chance that you somehow haven’t heard the news: Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting a baby! Yolanda Hadid told Dutch broadcaster RTL Boulevard last month that she “can’t wait to become a … Continued
SOURCE: Morocco World News “It is impossible to conceive of an active participation of women in society without upsetting mentalities and changing … the stereotypes of society.” By: Taha Mebtoul May 11, 2020 Rabat – The Moroccan Minister of Solidarity, Social Development and Family, Jamila El Moussali, said Saturday that the lockdown period has shown … Continued
From: Judge William J. Haddad, Retired Chairman of the American Middle East Voters Alliance The American Middle East Voters Alliance denounces hate speech which vilifies Asian Americans during the Corona Virus pandemic, and calls upon all governmental leaders to monitor, identify, denounce, and prevent all such hateful rhetoric. The UN News recently reported a “plan … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Each Arab country has its music linked to its specificities and traditions. “Arab music” is a collection of oriental music from a vast geographical area that stretches from Central Asia to the Atlantic. All this music has been transmitted by oral tradition and has much in common. In fact, … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor Writer Besides the impressive Parador de Toledo just outside of town, I paused to survey Toledo, compact on its hill, shining in all its glory. From my vantage point, the view of the splendid fortress-like medieval town, walled on one side and girded by the Rio Tajo on the other … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Artichokes are such fun finger food for family parties, family gatherings, and picnics. But who was the first person brave enough to pry open this prickly thistle to eat? Many historians believe artichokes originated in the Middle East, which isn’t surprising as there are numerous Arab dishes paying homage … Continued
By: Stephanie Abraham/Arab America Contributing Writer The U.S. Census Bureau recently extended the 2020 Census deadline to the end of October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is good news because it postpones Census workers from going door to door at a time when we should all be social distancing. It also gives extra time to … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer Ramadan, normally marked by social gatherings and feasts, is now a muted affair under lockdown. The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims are not able to hold communal feasts and prayers that are a hallmark of Ramadan, their holiest month. Ramadan is normally a sociable time, as abstention from … Continued
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