By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer As we come upon the three-year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic, it has become just as important as ever to be using precautions against infection. While the world continues to struggle with COVID-19 and increases in other illnesses, the need for “culturally inclusive personal protective equipment” has … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab Arts Festival is an essential institution and cultural activity under the framework of the China-Arab Countries Cooperation Forum that is held once every four years in China. Since 2006, the Arab Arts Festival has been held in Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and other places. On … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart Jamand Fiin is a basketball player at Emmanuel College in Boston with a huge social media following (over a million on Instagram) and she is using her platform for good! She posts pictures and videos of herself playing basketball in a hijab in observance of her Muslim … Continued
By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer We rejoice in the triumphs and achievements of this year. Indeed, progress was made in the Arab World and in Arab America, from the World Cup to Netflix and from the recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month to the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit. Despite the … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart Dior’s pre-fall men’s fashion show took place on December 3rd at the pyramids of Giza this year. There were 800 guests at the show. It took place after sunset with the pyramids lighting up the night sky. It was the first fashion show to take place in … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Sayadieh is a fisherman’s dish from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and has become a staple throughout the Arab world. Composed of fragrant turmeric rice, caramelized onions, and toasted almonds, the real star of this dish is the flaky white fish spiced with cumin. To finish, … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer At the start of the World Cup, Qatar became the first host nation in soccer history to lose the tournament’s opening game. But that is okay. The World cup brings up different topics for Qatar, a tiny Gulf nation with little footballing history, to let the world … Continued
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer The concept of gift-giving is essential in the professional and personal life of human beings. Choosing gifts can be stressful, and it can cause a lot of anxiety. The wrong gift can cause more harm than good. Gift-giving is no different in the Arab community. There are … Continued
By: Arab America Contributor Writer / Carrie Stewart You may have a dream to work for NASA or go into space. Well, one talented Palestinian woman actually got to be a major part of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission! This article will dive into her work and how she stays connected to her Arab roots. Nujoud … Continued
By: Karizma Avila / Arab America Contributing Writer Cleopatra’s intelligence was one of the many traits that guided her successful reign in ancient Egypt. Ensuring no man would ever find her tomb, she has outsmarted experts for centuries in their search to find her. Her intelligence is still remarkable today, as a woman-led archaeologist team … Continued
he United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is tasked with finding and preserving the unique but at-risk traditions of various cultures and documenting them for future generations. This year, they selected nine Arab traditions to feature.
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer This traditional art experience is a journey of the creator’s self-discovery and expression with a contemporary interpretation. Paper-cutting is a complex and precise production, an art that gives the pattern a modern meaning. Papercut artists from all walks of life, such as geometry and engineering, traverse analog … Continued
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