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: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer After exploring Morocco, a traveler once wrote: “It is a fabulous country of misty legends, illustrious history, exotic colors and great scenic beauty – one of the most fascinating spots on the face of the earth.” Well, did this wayfarer have a point when he wrote of Morocco as … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist President Trump’s peace plan states in section XVI, “A just, fair and realistic solution to the Palestinian refugee issue must be found in order to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” Beyond this reasonable statement on the issue of refugees — except when it comes to how you would define … Continued
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its Mideast Israeli-Palestinian peace proposal: “This is not a peace plan, it actually aggravates issues in the region. The negotiations did not include Palestinians or buy-in from regional partners such as Jordan and Egypt. For peace to prevail, both states need to … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer What Arabs say when Someone is Sick Arabs show different ways, including articulating phrases, when it comes to expressing compassion. Here are some empathetic phrases to say in various Arabic dialects as words of comfort for sympathy. It’s known that the Arabic language is one of the most … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab World, sports are a vital part of the culture and have a great impact on people across the Arab world. In particular, football (as called there) or soccer (called in the U.S.) However, other sports thrive in that part of the world as well. For example, … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Andalusia, known to many as “the bridge between two continents” is Spain’s largest province. Joining Europe and Africa, it is a melting pot of cultures and civilizations and one of Europe’s oldest cities whose history goes back over three millennia. The mixture of peoples, who through the centuries swept … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer One may think that Portugal is one of those countries which have been only influenced by Spain because of its close proximity. However, that is not entirely true. Portugal, although it may not be visible, it still has a rich Arab history that lies hidden beneath the cracks. Architecture, … Continued
On Tuesday at noon, President Donald Trump unveiled his “Deal of the Century” with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and members of the administrations from both countries. Nowhere to be seen representatives from the Palestinian leadership, who have already rejected the plan. In a later development on Tuesday, the Washington Post reported that Israeli Prime … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer I truly miss my grandfather, or “sido.” He taught me to appreciate farmers’ markets and was the type of man to wear a three-piece suit every day, strike up conversations with strangers and then charm them with his sense of humor. He made friends with people he met on … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Leila Khoury and the Syrian Community Cleveland, Ohio is a city that is home to 120 or so various ethnic groups. Each sub-group brings their unique traditions, attire, music, religion, art, cuisine, and more. Leila Khoury, a young Syrian rising star in that city and nationally, received her BFA … Continued
By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Whether you’ve been to the Arab World or not, the region is filled with incredible sights, iconic structures, and hidden wonders that you are probably familiar with. Think you know them all? Try to guess these structures based on each picture and description, then check your answers at … Continued
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