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10 Reasons Arab Americans are Successful in Business

By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun. In 2017 we witnessed plenty of small and bigger victories of popular Arab Americans from various fields. How do Arab Americans make it to the top of the ladder in their career? What stands behind their … Continued

5 Fascinating Facts About The Arabic Language

By: Vinu Renish / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is an interesting language with deep historical roots! The history of the Arabic language spans centuries from well before the advent of the Christian era. This fascinating language gave humanity the Qur’an, the sacred book of Muslims, the word ‘zero’ and of course, the much loved … Continued

Reasons the Media Fails to Tell the Truth about Us

There was once a time when one could rely completely on the media for accurate information, unfortunately, that time had passed a long time ago. In more recent times, media has gained its own reputation for putting their own twist on information, whether it’s adding unnecessary details, omitting the important details, sensationalizing certain events, etc. … Continued

Collaboration Key to Advancing Arab Americans’ Priorities

By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As Arab Americans continue to confront challenges, both new and ongoing, collective response is required to move the community forward. An attitude of cooperation has long served the community well, and recent successes are a testament to the power of collective action. In the last few months alone, Arab … Continued

Tunisia’s Arab/Islamic Heritage

  By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Kairouan, Tunis, Mahdia – their very names bring to mind past ages of majesty and splendour.  A reminder of Tunisia’s glorious days of yore, they are the legacy of the conquering early Arab armies in their first sweep westward from Egypt. In the 7th century, with only a … Continued

What You Need to Know about Gibran Kahlil Gibran

By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran was a revolutionary writer who has written many books that are politically and socially groundbreaking until today. He is considered the world’s best poet and his poems have been used in songs, speeches, and movies. Here are some facts about him that you might not … Continued

Kateyef, the Fancy Middle Eastern Stuffed Pancake

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If you go to any Arab country during Ramadan, you will see bakeries churning out Katayef pancakes by the thousands each day, where people buy them by the kilo.  Katayef is the dessert of choice after a late night Iftar or Eid feast. They are spongy little pancakes that … Continued

How Trump’s Approach to the Middle East Ignores the Past, the Future, and the Human Condition

By: Shibley Telhami President Trump’s son-in-law and top Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner, pushed back recently against suggestions that the administration should hold off on its expected “deal of the century” plan for Middle East peace over concerns that it’s likely to be dead on arrival. As part of the unveiling, the administration revealed plans to hold an … Continued

7 Easy Ways Americans Can Find the Arab Identity

By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning about a new culture and identity is never a bad thing. Arab identity and culture isn’t something most people learn about in grade school or even into adulthood. Exploring the cultures around you and around the world can help to open your eyes to other people of other … Continued

10 Wonders of the Arab World

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is rich in human history and ancient civilizations, which resulted in man-made wonders, indicating productivity and creativity of the people of that region. Other than the popular Great Pyramid of GIZA, in Egypt, here are 10 other jewels that give pride for being Arab ancestors. 1. … Continued

Arab Contributions To The Game Of Chess

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Some have called chess the highest plane of human pleasure; others, an admirable effort of the human mind. Yet, in the past, some religious leaders have condemned it as a sinful type of diversion. However, for most people, like the medieval Arabs who carried it to the western world, … Continued

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