By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer After the global financial crisis of 2008, BRICS, better known as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, gained its reputation as one of the most powerful economic groupings in the world. Some claim that the grouping was established in retaliation against the Global North’s loss of … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s an odd scene, in Southern Iraq,the governorate of Dhi Qar, the once lush and green meadows are now a barren desert. Breadwinners like Abu Hussein are having difficulty finding fish on the marshes that are slowly drying up. Him and others are left to worry what will … Continued
By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer What is affection? Affection is a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something, usually associated with a type of love. The most typical definition of affection is showing concern for another person through physical gestures. Hugs, kisses, and even hand-holding are frequent physical gestures. “Any … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2022, Arabs achieved new heights in various fields, including space exploration, climbing the world’s tallest mountain, and dominating the entertainment industry. These female power listers are breaking down barriers in the boardroom and beyond. We are pleased to welcome 12 new members to the list this … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Afifa Iskandar Estefan, عفيفة إسكندر إصطيفان, is one of the most famous Iraqi singers of the 20th century. She is known for her traditional style of singing. Maqam-al-Iraqi is an old musical tradition that emphasizes the beauty of language. Modern Iraqi maqam is a genre of Arabic maqam … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer As an Arab American, I have always felt a deep pride in both my Arab heritage and the invaluable cultural traditions that my ancestors passed on. One of the most important aspects of my heritage is the language that resides around it, the Arabic language. Arabic has … Continued
By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Palestinian Americans are raising concerns over Israel’s application to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), causing delays in granting US approval. If approved, the VWP would allow Israeli passport holders to visit the United States without securing a visa from the US embassy beforehand – a process … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Figs have been a staple food in the Arab world for centuries. As one of the first cultivated and domesticated food crops in human history, figs provide a delicious, sweet addition to any recipe it is part of. The fruit is high in natural sugar, is a … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Rising Arab artist Elyanna Marjieh, of Palestinian-Chilean descent, is the first performer to play an entire set in Arabic at the Coachella festival. Arabic and Western beats are combined in Elyanna’s music which the singer attributes to her multicultural background. About Elyanna Elyanna Marjieh, birth name Elian, … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American Heritage Month is a time of year to honor the remarkable contributions of Arab American activists. Their contributions have progressed American society and the lives of all Arab Americans in the United States. These trailblazers have made significant strides in advocating for civil rights and … Continued
By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer Web Summit: The annual technology conference, Web Summit, connects people and ideas that change the world. The conference topics are web innovation, rising advances, and strategic investing. The first web Summit in 2009 was a mix of technologists, bloggers, and journalists in a Dublin hotel in Ireland. … Continued
The need to socialize in person is more lacking than ever. Could the Arab tradition of Majlis, or social sitting rooms, be the answer?
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