By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Another one of our Arab gems located on the Eastern Mediterranean shore, Lebanon, is in chaos. Famous for its ethnic diversity, beauty, and rich history, Lebanon is having another rough year in 2020. Corruption, austerity, unemployment, recession, and sectarianism brought Lebanon’s stability to its knees. It all started when … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that the Arab World is home to a myriad of different caves to explore? Here are eight different cave systems within different countries in the Arab World that will surely amaze and astound you. Umm Jarasan Umm Jarasan, the longest cave in the Arab … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr / America Contributing Writer As the days begin getting hotter and COVID19 guidelines loosen, an outdoor dinner party with friends and family is a fitting antidote for prolonged social distancing. The following is a collection of suggested recipes for a three course summer dinner. The three parts (starter, main course, and dessert), … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “The Emir Bechir Palace in Beit Eddine! It’s the greatest Arab-style building in Lebanon. You must see it!” Amer, a taxi owner who I had hired to take me through the Chouf region of Lebanon, was excited. He continued, “And the countryside! It’s the most beautiful in the whole … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you hear the name Tripoli, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are two Tripolis: two cities with the same name in both Lebanon and Libya. Tripoli (or طرابلس in Arabic) has a long history in both countries. Although both cities have the same name, they are … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer The breathtaking Mediterranean Coast with green valleys and clear beaches make Lebanon a perfect destination. Lebanon is very famous for its amazing beaches and weather. However, there is one island that most tourists and visitors never know about. The Island of Rabbits known as Palm Island or Jazirit El … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer On the quiet, Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is discussing a resolution with Iran on its regional intransigence. This, as the U.S. gently tries to nudge Iran back into the nuclear treaty—the one that the ex-president jerked the U.S. out of. Now, President Biden has sent a … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor “Would you like to drive me to Sir (pronounced seer)?” I asked a friend who I had once known in Canada, but now made his living as a taxi driver in the village of Bchamoun, overlooking Beirut – Lebanon’s war- shattered capital. “Sir! You mean Syria?” My friend, Shareef, a … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Movie making in the Arab countries is an old and established art form that is continuing to grow. From romantic comedies to historical dramas, many of these movies have been colelcting number of awards from itnernational movies festivals. And while today this form of art becomes widely recognized … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard of the term “Fair Trade,” but for those of us who have not, you are probably asking many questions. These questions might include, “What is fair trade?” “Why is it important?” “Do any of these programs exist in the Arab World, and, if so, how … Continued
By: Nana Osei / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own Island? Have you ever wondered how it even feels to be on a floating island? What if I told you that once there was a chance to have this experience? Between the 1980s to … Continued
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