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An Update on the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … Continued

Men in The Sun: By Ghassan Kanafani

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Ghassan Kanafani was the spokesperson for the Popular Front For The Liberation of Palestine. Kanafani was born in April 1936 in Acre, which is located in northern Palestine. In 1948 his family was displaced by Zionist forces and fled to Damascus, Syria. Kanafani was only twelve when … Continued

History of Mandeans and Their American Community

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many religions have risen and fallen throughout the history of the Middle East. One such community which has withstood the religious changes of the region is the Mandeans. Their unique faith is in trouble, however, due to the conflicts in Iraq over the last few decades and … Continued

Who are the Yazidis? A Look into their Faith

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer The Yazidis are a primarily Kurdish religious group who live mostly in the northeastern mountains of Iraq. However, there are many stereotypes about the Yazidis, ‘devil-worshippers’ among them. So where did Yazidism come from? What do they actually believe? And what is the current state of their … Continued

Death Knell of the Iraqi Democratic State—Premature? We Hope So

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer A recent, dire report has emerged that questions Iraq’s continuation as a democracy. The origin of the report derives from one Iraqi’s perceptions based on a series of catastrophes surrounding the failure of several health facilities. Meanwhile, as if Iraq had not been hit hard enough by … Continued

Dr. Jack Shaheen: Resisting the “TV Arab”

By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī/ Arab America Contributing Writer Before the silver screen, the television, and social media, stories were told by storytellers in spoken word. In ancient cultures, orators speak of religion, history, wars, and epics, etc. In the Arab and Muslim world, stories are still performed. However, these stories are muted by Western orientalist … Continued

Basra: The ‘Venice’ of the East

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Basra has a long history with a rich culture and an identity distinct from its more northern cousin Baghdad. While Baghdad developed the busy urban character typical of capital cities, this city retained more of a romantic quality and is often called the most beautiful part 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

Kirkuk: The Iraqi City of Black Gold

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle Eastern countries are very well-known for their oil deposits. In particular, the Gulf is known around the world for its oil production, which the countries built their wealth upon. However, Kirkuk, Iraq has a different experience with oil production. Kirkuk is unique, as its history has led … Continued

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