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Egyptian Bamiya Recipe – Okra Stew

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Bamiya (البامية) stew is a favorite among Egyptians and across the Arab world. It can be enjoyed throughout the year as a comforting and hearty meal. There are numerous variations, of course. Using lamb or venison meat requires a longer cooking time to soften the meat. To … Continued

The Metaverse and How the Arab World is Increasing its Presence

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The online world is expanding every day. We can order groceries, furniture, and practically any item we want right to our doorstep with the click of a button or two. The globe has maneuvered around the pandemic by switching jobs, classes, and even entire companies to an … Continued

The Visual Arts of Kahlil Gibran

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most influential Arab American figures of his time, Kahlil Gibran was an artist of many mediums. Perhaps the medium attributed to him most is that of the written text. Gibran has written many important novels, the most popular of them being The Prophet, a … Continued

Hadji Ali and the U.S. Army Camel Corps

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Muslim participation in the United States military dates back as far as the inception of this young nation. Muslim slaves are noted as defending the colonies against Great Britain in the early stages of the Revolution, they participated in the Civil War, and the World … Continued

A Top 10 of the Best Sunflower Seeds

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer In my personal opinion, sunflower seeds are an incredibly underrated snack in the United States. The saltiness of roasted sunflower seeds provides a great flavor, and the crunch of the kernel makes for great snacking food. It is also a much healthier food than other salty snacks … Continued

Easy Chicken Shawarma at Home!

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer What is better than the delicious aroma of slow-cooked shawarma meat? Normally to get such a delicious authentic delicacy you would need to go to a restaurant, because who has a vertical BBQ spit at home? For those who live in places with limited options for Arab … Continued

Who Was The Queen of Curves Zaha Hadid?

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Stages Born to an affluent Iraqi family in Baghdad in 1950, Zaha Hadid inherited a conservative society. Her ambitions and aspirations had to overcome women’s challenges in the middle east. According to her, her father was very supportive of her. When Zaha was 8, Mohammed Hadid … Continued

Saudi Arabia Is Planning the World’s Largest Skyscrapers in Neom

(Photo Credit: luxurylaunches.com) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer According to those acquainted with the topic, Saudi Arabia is preparing the world’s largest skyscrapers in a primarily unpopulated portion of the nation as part of a new US$500 billion development called Neom. According to Bloomberg, buildings will reach from the Red Sea coast … Continued

This Is Why You Should Visit Iraq When You Can

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis If you were to search “tourism in Iraq” on the web, the number of websites of government agencies, especially of countries in the global north, that advise against traveling to Iraq will overwhelm you. While we recommend that you take those warnings seriously, we also … Continued

Israeli Arabs (Arab-48): A Minority in an Inclusive Country? Or A Reminder of the Illegitimacy of Israel?

Introduction After WWI, European powers established their control over Arab lands. The United Kingdom, for instance, divided its colonies into tiny protectorates. These protectorates’ borders would later form the Arab states today. Residents ruled their protectorates under the UK’s supervision. One of these colonies was the Protectorate of Palestine. After WWII, the UK decided to … Continued

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