By Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Artistic expression is a powerful component of humanity. Entertainment, beauty, and functionalism are some of the most common purposes of art. However, art can also be used as a powerful tool to send a message. It is essential for people to be able to express their feelings and share … Continued
By: Danielle Meyer/ Arab America Contributing Writer Every country has unique traditions, especially at weddings. Many people think of many outdated stereotypes when they think of Middle Eastern dating and wedding customs. Arab weddings have changed greatly in the last hundred years. Here are ten wedding traditions that are common in the Arab world! Tulba … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer There is no denying that as the years fly by, the climate is changing. In fact, it has been since the beginning of the Earth. Unfortunately, the human race is amplifying the greenhouse effect—and fast, I might add. What was once called the “Fertile Crescent” located in between the Tigris and Euphrates … Continued
By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued
SOURCE: LA PRENSA LATINA BY: OMNIA al DESOUKIE Dubai, Aug 6 (EFE).- Nora Al-Matrooshi, who has dreamed since childhood of reaching the stars, is poised to become the first Arab woman to go into space and hopes that her achievement will shatter every stereotype of a patriarchal society that questions her credentials on a daily … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, and with the advancements of the COVID-19 vaccine, an interesting new trend in diplomacy is emerging throughout the region. In recent weeks, countries in the Arab World (like much of the rest … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer One defining characteristic of the Middle East is the climate. High speed winds, gut wrenching temperatures make the conditions harsh and unable to support many forms of plant life. And what comes from plants? Food! From fruits to vegetables, even nuts and legumes, many food starts from just a seed in the … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer While we read about the wonders, landscapes, and treasures of the Arab world, visiting the 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 seem overwhelming. Many people who … Continued
By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, the imagery, reverence, and domestication of cats is a tradition that predates Islam by many thousands of years. Imagery of cats can be found all over the extant art of the ancient Near East, from Assyrian kings hunting and subduing wild lions, to … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer After a long trip through the Arab World, you might want to take some time to relax. One of the best ways to do that is at a hot spring, and the Arab World has plenty of those. Here are eight of the best hot springs in … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo begin in less than a month on July 23rd, with athletes from all over the world competing to be the very best. While countries in the Arab World have not experienced the same success as larger countries like China, Russia, or … Continued
By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Western countries hold a rather bleak view of girls’ and women’s lives in the Arab world. Some common refrains might refer to freedom or to the burdensome female role of wife and mother in the household. Due to such factors, these constrictive stereotypes and judgments about social practices … Continued
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