By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer You can hardly find any Arab kitchen that doesn’t serve or contain any form of nuts which have many uses. Arab Americans include nuts in main dishes, desserts, and even as a quick healthy snack, and most importantly when welcoming guests. It is usually the first thing you will … Continued
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week in Washington was action-packed, to say the least, Besides Trump’s sporadic national emergency scares, another debate was brewing, and it surrounded US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for speaking up against the undue influence the Pro-Israeli lobbyist groups have on our government. You’ll be surprised to find out that … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My heart tingled with emotion and excitement as I stepped into the fabled Great Mosque of Córdoba. Six times I had journeyed to what was once the capital of western Islam to visit its Mezquita-Catedral. Yet for me, the magic of this former religious structure had not diminished with … Continued
Photo: AAI By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have close relationships with extended family and friends. Generosity and kindness are important aspects of Arab culture and that is carried throughout almost every aspect of life for them. That is especially applied to family and friends. Family loyalty and maintenance of friendships are incredibly important … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer This week, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attempted to break the dam on a discussion that has been held back for too long: the sanctity of Israel in our U.S. Congress, and the role of powerful pro-Israel organizations like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in maintaining a taboo … Continued
Tourism is a priority sector in Oman since its potential for growth and popularity has been recognized the world over. By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “I can’t believe it! Everything is so modern, yet it looks ancient!” My daughter Muna remarked as we drove through the city of Muscat, Oman’s capital. Her words had merit. … Continued
By: Dana El-Issa/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American intermarriages are becoming increasingly common. A 1990 U.S. Census data shows that over 80% of U.S. – born Arabs had non-Arab spouses, but intermarriages are not limited to U.S. born Arabs. The cultural assimilation of many Arab immigrants has led to intermarriages as well, especially for women. Despite … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist It is an understatement to describe what President Donald Trump as an obsessive-compulsive individual. Yet, very few issues compare with his obsession with the Wall that he wants to build on the border between the United States and Mexico. In his State of the Union address on February … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Middle eastern people love stuffing vegetables with a tantalizing combination of rice and meat with herbs like parsley and mint. They stuff everything from zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and even carrots. However, one vegetable “vessel” underutilized in the Arab world is the butternut squash because it is not indigenous … Continued
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer So let’s dissect the Israeli-U.S. relationship, and why it’s so taboo to talk smack about Israeli domestic policy. In the past decade, the U.S. has allotted Israel with billions of dollars in aid. Three billion dollars a year in funding is a pretty sweet deal for one of the … Continued
Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are hosting a candlelight vigil to spread the #GazaLightMessage at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. this Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM (rain or shine). The children, who traveled through blockade and checkpoints to Washington DC to present their visions of peace … Continued
The National U.S.–Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recently organized a road show to the United States to showcase technology opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman. The 10-day visit to Seattle and Silicon Valley revolved around a dozen delegates representing Oman’s Information Technology Authority (ITA) and the country’s eOman initiative, which provides comprehensive eGovernment services throughout … Continued
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