While we read about the wonders, landscapes, and treasures of the Arab world, actually visiting those countries can seem both intimidating as well as expensive. With hotel prices, transportation costs, food expenses, as well as simply not knowing where to go within the country, traveling can be overwhelming. Many people who are not avid travelers choose to go … Continued
By: Omar Mansour/ Arab America contributing writer In 2019, Emmy-winning U.S. actor David Clennon revealed he had turned down an audition for a new Netflix series from the makers of Israeli series ‘Fauda’ because of his support for the Palestinian cause. More recently, he has gone a step further by revealing spoilers in attempts to … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a wonderful country with a different history than many other Arab countries. Morocco’s Spanish, French, and Berber influences contribute to the unique aspects of the country’s architecture, culture, language, and infrastructure. Below are just a few of the extraordinary facts about Morocco. 1. Jebel Toubkal is the … Continued
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt has made its 2030 plan for industrial development and the governance of the country. China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative coincides with Egypt’s “2030 Vision” and has aroused the interest of many Egyptians. This article will introduce you to Egypt’s 2030 plan and China investments. Made in Egypt … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/ Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a new book to add to your list, look no further. These next ten books give you an insight into a few of the most pressing social issues in the Arab world. The Bride of Amman by Fadi Zaghmout Although a fictional book, The … Continued
By: Wael Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Education plays a huge role in human, social and economic development. Countries with quality education can promote gender equality, reduce child marriages, promote peace and enhance a person’s chance of having a healthy life. Education is fundamental to development and growth; unfortunately, quality teaching isn’t always accessible to all, … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 21, 2021): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2021. Forty Arab Americans were announced from a pool of close to one-hundred applications. Seven judges from throughout the country reviewed the applicants. The awardees are Fathi Abdelsalam, Ramsey Aljahmi, Dania Ayah … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Kefta elevates average ground meat to a completely different level of flavor, through the addition of extra herbs, spices, and aromatics. There are a variety of different names for this delicacy from kofta, kufta, kafteh, or keftes. This method of seasoning meat is hugely popular in the Middle … Continued
By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer “Nearly every Arab American who fights against racial stereotyping, the ideological racism suffered by Palestinians, and the perennial antagonism to Islam, owes Ibrahim a tremendous debt. “ Dr. Edward Said Dr. Edward Said’s Guru There would be no Edward Said in America if Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod did … Continued
By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer With the Fourth of July coming up this weekend, there is no doubt that the smoky aroma of the grill will be wafting through the air in neighborhoods and parks. With the recent craze of the Kamado Joe, egg-like grill, there is sure to be even more cookouts with … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze / Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran is a notable Arab intellectual of Lebanese origin who influenced and got influenced by both Eastern and Western thinkers. He is a Lebanese-American poet and writer and often considered a philosopher. Gibran is best known for his work, especially “the Prophet”, which was translated … Continued
By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer “Edward Said is one of America’s most distinguished literary scholars and critics. He is an exile in the very particular sense that the country in which he was born, spent his childhood, no longer exists.” Exiles (1986 BBC Documentary) Exiled This quote is from the 1986 … Continued
117 Results (Page 7 of 10)
Loading ...