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How Morocco Has Dealt With the Novel Coronavirus

By Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Author As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world with death and crippled economies in its wake, governments have struggled to control the virus’s spread and maintain their economies. Many countries have been hit hard and while Morocco has a lower infection and death rate than many others, it … Continued

How Climate Change is Directly Impacting the Arab World?

By MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer  The prospects of climate change in the Arab world have created significant concern over the region’s arid climatic conditions and dependence on natural resources. According to a report by the Arab Forum for Environment and Development, Arab countries are at the highest risk for experiencing the heavy … Continued

Bastilla Overshadows All Other North African Chicken Dishes

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Bastilla is an exquisite dish made from crispy paper-thin pastry stuffed with chicken or pigeon and almonds as well as, at times, seafood.   Considered to be the most sophisticated and elaborate of the many Moroccan dishes, this crown jewel of the Moroccan kitchen is a pillar of that … Continued

Pandemic Repercussions in Syria

By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer For nine years, Syria has faced a brutal civil war that has left the public health infrastructure in shambles and millions of Syrians displaced in less than optimal conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, aid workers and experts are raising concerns of the potentially devastating toll on the already … Continued

History Behind Palestinian Thobes

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer   The Palestinian thobes stand out for their vibrant red colors. Each thobe from every city or village is unique in its own ways. It tells a story and it stands out on its own. Thobes have their own history; they have been around for over 5,000 years, rich with … Continued

10 Incredible Scenic Photos of Rivers in the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Rivers and other bodies of water are the source of life and are vital to establishing important civilizations. Rivers also play an important role in the water cycle and provide a vital ecosystem for many plants and animals. Rivers in the Arab World are particularly important due to a … Continued

This June We Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month

  By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer This June is the 6the Annual Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM), #celebrateimmigrants!, in the United States! It is a nationwide celebration of immigrants sharing the inspirational stories of immigration in America.” The month “provides an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their family’s heritage and celebrate the countless contributions … Continued

Why Was Kuwait One of the Most Hard-Hit Gulf Countries by COVID-19?

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer  Cases of COVID-19 has surged in Kuwait, as the state approached its second week of lockdown. The official lockdown began on May 10th and ended on May 30th. However, Kuwait seems to have one of the highest coronavirus cases in the gulf and across the world. With 28,649 cases … Continued

Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World Against COVID-19

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer We are now in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. It is a fast socio-economic transformation driven by technological progress that is overturning entire sectors and systems of governance. In this time of health crisis, artificial intelligence (AI) shows us that it can have a very positive impact … Continued

George Floyd’s Injustice: A Microcosm in all Cultures

By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer On May 25, 2020, as people all over America watched their TV, a very sad and emotional situation unfolded in Minnesota and across the nation. They witnessed the most despicable, abhorrent and unjustifiable act of murder of an African American man, while handcuffed, pleading for his breathe while a … Continued

Respect, Sacrifice, and Loyalty: Virtues Arab People are Proud of

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs honor and admire the ones they adore. They also highly appreciate and value their friendships or even strangers. Families, in Arab culture, instead of the individual, are the essence of societies where morals and rituals are taught. For Arabs, caring for others is a “must” rather than a … Continued

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