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Socotra: “The Most Alien Place on Earth”

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Socotra, an island off the coast of Yemen, has a reputation as “the most alien place on Earth.” Home to around 700 animal and plant species found only on the island, Socotra is definitely an oddity in the Arab World. While tourism is currently restricted due to … Continued

Island of Rabbits : A Lebanese Gem in the North of Lebanon

By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer The breathtaking Mediterranean Coast with green valleys and clear beaches make Lebanon a perfect destination. Lebanon is very famous for its amazing beaches and weather. However, there is one island that most tourists and visitors never know about. The Island of Rabbits known as Palm Island or Jazirit El … Continued

‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued

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