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Kuwait in February, a Month of National Celebrations

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer If you have ever visited Kuwait in February, you will have noticed that the country seems to be in celebration, and the colors of the Kuwaiti flag can be seen in every corner, even being projected in the skyscrapers of Kuwait City. This is because Kuwait’s two … Continued

Usama Baalbaki Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Usama Baalbaki, Co-Founder of the National Arab Orchestra will perform as part of the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event on the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Baalbaki, an Arab vocalist and ‘oudist … Continued

8 Sites to See While Visiting Kuwait

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Kuwait is a small Gulf Country in the Middle East, slightly larger than Qatar, that is known for its large oil reserves. But Kuwait has far more than just oil, it contains a rich culture and history that is observable as soon as you enter the country. … Continued

25th Arabian Gulf Cup to be Hosted in Basra, Iraq

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup  The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued

Passport Index Ranking of Arab Countries

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer A passport index, created by Henley & Partners, is defined as an “authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa”. This means that depending on the passport you have, you may be able to … Continued

Arab Gulf States Ban West Side Story–Finding its Transgender Character Unacceptable

Steven Spielberg’s new version of West Side Story has hit certain Arab countries with a thud, censored by their guardians of morality and ethics. It is namely the fluid character who originally played a tomboy, now represented as a transgender person. LGBTQ movements in a few Arab countries have gained some momentum but are generally frowned on. Contributing writer, John Mason, reviews the film’s impact on Arab countries.

Check Out the Evolution of Coffee Culture in 5 Arab Countries

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer  “The Middle East represents one of the world’s modern coffee culture hot spots, with high growth prospects for major chains across many markets and burgeoning opportunities on the horizon for the specialty coffee sector,” says Young.  By comparison, in a study from 2017, the US ranks as the … Continued

10 Traditional Kuwaiti Dishes You Must Try

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Aside from the oil industry and remarkable architecture, Kuwait is also popular for its traditional foods and recipes. Kuwaiti cuisine is a fusion of Arabian, Persian, Indian, and Mediterranean dishes. Typical food in Kuwait consists of rice-based dishes and soups. Kuwait has two sides: the sea and the … Continued

Why Was Kuwait One of the Most Hard-Hit Gulf Countries by COVID-19?

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer  Cases of COVID-19 has surged in Kuwait, as the state approached its second week of lockdown. The official lockdown began on May 10th and ended on May 30th. However, Kuwait seems to have one of the highest coronavirus cases in the gulf and across the world. With 28,649 cases … Continued

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