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The Evolution of Medical Education in the Arab World

By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Coming to the United States Over the decades, Middle Eastern countries have been associated with the terms “political instability”, “economic collapse”, and “developing security situations”. The dire situation in many Middle Eastern countries is evident. However, the citizens of these nations are still finding ways to preserve. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Student Grants to Cover Registration at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022

The Arab America Foundation is pleased to announce student grants to cover the cost of registration at this year’s Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-5, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia. The event will feature an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 12 of 13): Ifrane

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat; Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 3 of 13): Fes

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, the Jemaa el-Fnaa, … Continued

Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various groups there have been improvements on some topics, but the accuracy of teaching the Middle … 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

4 Arab Country Educational Systems Impacting the World

By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Educational systems in the Arab world tend to stand out on their own but are often not recognized for their advancement and the amazing doctors who come out of their programs. Arab countries offer amazing opportunities for their students in order to succeed. In fact, there are many … Continued

The University of al-Qarawiyyin: The Oldest University in The World

By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Do you know which university is the oldest one in the world? Located in Fez, Morocco, and founded by a Muslim woman, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest university in the whole wide world. Dating back to 859 AD, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is older than Egypt’s Azhar … Continued

2020: The Best Universities to Choose in the Middle East

Do you want to get a degree in one of the Middle East’s best colleges? Read the post and check out the selection of the top universities to enter in 2020. The Middle East is the desired region to get a prestigious education for learners from around the globe. If you’re genuinely interested in oriental … Continued

Teaching Arabic Studies in a post 9/11 World

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s been 19 years since 9/11, and it still strikes a lot of negative tension amongst people. Fears of people around the United States increased in curiosity about Arabs and Arabic in general. Throughout the almost two decades since 9/11, there have been an increase in teaching and learning … Continued

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