By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is hard to visualize while strolling the streets of modern Agadir and rubbing shoulders with tourists from all over the world that a little over 200 kilometres away lies the endless Sahara. For anyone with the slightest romantic inclination the attraction of tis nearby mysterious desert cannot be … Continued
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still various ways to experience Arab culture. This article will introduce you 10 ways to enjoy Arab culture in Washington, DC. 1. Enjoy Virtual Art Exhibitions The Middle East Institute, the oldest think tank focused on the Middle Eastern region in Washington, DC, … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer. Egypt Today CAIRO – 21 February 2020: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubia, on Thursday honored renowned Egyptian-British surgeon Magdy Yacoub with the “scarf of Mohammed bin Rashid for humanitarian action” for his charitable efforts and medical and scientific achievements. Who’s Magdy Yacoub Dr. Magdi … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer We all know the Hagia Sophia. It’s a beautiful church, then turned mosque, that is important to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. In 1934, it was converted into a museum to show the world the rich history of all occupants that once called it home. But earlier this year, … Continued
By: Nana Osei / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own Island? Have you ever wondered how it even feels to be on a floating island? What if I told you that once there was a chance to have this experience? Between the 1980s to … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Author The Arab world has amazing natural beauty all throughout it including some great spots for swimming. This list includes both secluded and popular spots, right along and also deep in nature. 1. Wadi Shab, Oman Wadi Shab, located in the Al Sharqiyah region in Oman, is absolutely stunning and … Continued
BY: HABEEB SALLOUM/ARAB AMERICA CONTRIBUTING WRITER “Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!” You who aids the stranger, salutations to you.” The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day in Toronto – Canada’s world-renowned cosmopolitan city. It was the opening song of an … Continued
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
By: John Mason/ /Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s post-election decision to help Israel make good with Morocco resulted in a quid pro quo that the U.S. recognize Morocco’s acquisition of the Western Sahara territory. Morocco had occupied that territory for decades, principally to benefit from its resource richness. This is another Middle East mess for … Continued
Rules Everybody is familiar with the popular word play game known as ‘MadLibs’! The game can be played a number of ways, it can be attempted for accuracy, humor, romance among many other ways. Fill in the blank appropriately on our Arab themed MadLib and then compare your story with our original template! Feel free … Continued
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer While some of us may not always think of stopping by a food truck for a delicious meal, Arab cuisine has gained quite a reputation for whipping up great meals in this mobile platform. Food trucks have become convenient for grabbing a meal on-the-go, yet that does not mean … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tagine (or tajine) is a very popular food native to North Africa, especially in Morocco, where it is the national dish. You can make tagine with fish, chicken, vegetables, lamb, or beef, which shows the dish’s versatility. The name “tagine” comes from the type of dish that the food … Continued
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