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The History of Palestine: Canaan Before it was Israel

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Palestine is the study of the past in the region of Palestine, defined as a geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. Situated at a strategic point between Europe, Asia, and Africa, and the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and is attributed heavily … Continued

Seven Famous Arab Poets You Need to Know

By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is a distinctive language and Arabic poetry is one of the important genres in Arabic literature. Since ancient times, many beautiful poems and famous poets have been born in the land of Arabia. This article will introduce you to seven distinctive Arab poets. Tarafa “Behold, she has come … Continued

Adel Imam: A Hallmark of Egyptian Cinema

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Adel Imam is easily one of the most recognized names in the Arabic film industry. His acting career goes above and beyond the constraints of genre and theme as he’s filled roles ranging from schoolboy to warlord/dictator. His roles in his films have undoubtedly revolutionized Egyptian film making and … Continued

Why didn’t Jerusalem Become an Independent City State?

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/ Arab America Contributing Writer      Jerusalem is one of the holiest places known to the world. Throughout history, it has seen more invaders from all over the planet. Never has a holy place this much attention from foreign interest. It was in the 20th century that this city was treated … Continued

Arab Coffee Has More Benefits Than You Think

“A Cup of Coffee – Arabic Coffee, Damascus, Syria” by The Way of Slow Travel is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 By: Mohamed Nada/ Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee has been a drink enjoyed by many people all across the globe, but did you know that certain coffee has more benefits? Not only that, but … Continued

Abbas ibn Firnas

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the history of mankind, there have been memorable people whose contribution to science is considered exceptional. We know the names of many of them, and in the context of aeronautics, the following illustrious names immediately come to mind. However, there are other names that have passed quietly … Continued

10 Arab-American Social Media Influencers You Should Be Following

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The world of social media is full of millions of people. Among those, there are many Arab Americans who are creating great content and brands by being influencers on Instagram and other social media platforms. These ten Arab-American influencers have built their brands and expertise in the world of … Continued

Romantic Moorish Andalusia is Reflected in Three of Its Cities

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the ranks of the traveling public in the Western world, the name Andalusia is synonymous with dark-haired beauties, flowers, splendid precessions, light-hearted gaiety, the halo of enchanted patios, and romance.  Visitors roaming that delightful par of Spain searching for these attributes will be able to find them in … Continued

Top 10 Arab Museums

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab museums are jewels in the Arab world – they tell ancient stories, they carry proudly the Arabic culture and traditions, they educate and preserve. Here is a list of the top 10 Arab museums, everyone should visit at least once during their lifetime! The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, … Continued

Goodbye Ramadan, Until Next Year…

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramadan is the time of month where people fast for an entire month from sunrise to sundown, without drinking any liquids or eating any type of food. For most of the Muslim community it is a holy holiday that teaches the people what it is like to fast, and more importantly, … Continued

11 Facts About Yemen You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer With the current civil war in Yemen, all the media focuses on is the negative. Yet, there is so much more to Yemen than the war. Conflict aside, the country has a rich and deep history that goes back to biblical times. It is home to some of the … Continued

Travelling Yemen’s Land of Fortress-Villages

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Now we will be travelling in the real Yemen.”  Our driver, Ahmad, was ecstatic when I informed him that we would be travelling from Hodeidah through the Harraz mountains to Sana’a, the country’s capital – 256 km (159 MI) miles away.  After a day in the hot Yemeni Tiham … Continued

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