By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan Traditional Thobes The beauty of traditional Arab attire is a foremost trait, especially in the North African Arab countries, such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. Morocco, located, (see map below), in the extreme northwestern part in Africa, lies in the Sahara Desert and is an area where the climate … Continued
The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that His Excellency Fayçal Gouia, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as NUSACC’s 2019 “Ambassador of the Year.” This award, begun in 2004, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for his or her outstanding contributions … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Advocates for a smooth transition to democratic governance are celebrating following the successful elections in Tunisia last week. I had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the presidential elections in Tunisia from recently elected officials who were visiting the United States as part of the inaugural cohort of the U.S.-MENA … Continued
By: Hamza Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer In a dramatic turn of events this week, Tunisia’s presidential elections have produced two runners-up from outside the fragile democracy’s political establishment. Jailed media magnate, Nabil Karoui, is holding in second place behind constitutional scholar, Kais Saied, according to the country’s independent election commission. While Karoui was anticipated to … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer It is commonly believed that throughout the history of the Arab world, women have experienced discrimination. The media and various Western attempts at “civilizing” the Arab world have created the idea that Arab women need saving. However, this view is orientalist in nature, and it ignores the work and … Continued
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