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In the mood for some coffee and kunafa, try this recipe which combines the flavors of your favorite morning brew and your favorite dessert.
Middle East
Booza: Syria’s Famous Stretchy Ice-Cream
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the middle of the busy souq, Al Hamdiiyah, located in the old city of Damascus is the famous ice cream shop, Bakdash. The shop has a long history, it was first established in 1895 while Syria was under Ottoman rule. It hosted Ottoman officials who would … Continued
Cookbook of Baghdad: 10th century
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “The mere smell of cooking can evoke a whole civilization.” Fernand Braudel ‘Kitab al-Tabikh’ ‘Kitab al Tabikh’ is an old recipe book dating back to the early Middle Ages or dark ages. It was written in the 10th century on the “Cuisine of the Caliph of Baghdad,” and … Continued
Digital Censorship: Bella Hadid & Instagram
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “I swear to the LordI still can’t seeWhy Democracy meansEverybody but me.”-Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks They know everything about us, and we know nothing about them. In this new age of technology, the phrase, “they know everything about us, and we know nothing about them,” … Continued
Preserving an Omani Tradition
Oman is a beautiful gulf country situated between 3 bodies of water, the Persian Gulf, the Omani Gulf, and the Arabian Sea. Often referred to as the “The Jewel of Musat,” the dhow, a hand strewn boat, in its grandeur is a testimony of Oman’s beauty, richness of history, culture, and ancient traditions. They’ve earned the name of greatest shipbuilders. Arab America Contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, writes on the Omanis struggle to revive and preserve a heritage that traces back to the time of the vikings.
How You Can Help the Arab World
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The situation in certain parts of the Arab World has not been ideal for decades. Since the discovery of oil and the Nakba, the Arab World has undergone many hardships. Countless immigrants were forced to immigrate because of the lack of safety, jobs, and many other factors … Continued
Things Americans Do That Arabs Can’t Understand
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a wide range of customs differences between Arabs and Americans. The mix of Arabs and Americans in the United States has raised some questions from both cultures. Arabs question why Americans do certain things and as more Arabs move to the United States Americans are … Continued
Edward Said’s Orientalism
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Orientalism is a concept that has always been prevalent in Western society; however, this term was established by Edward Said in his book Orientalism (1978). Edward Said is a Palestinian American academic, political activist, and literary critic who analyzed literature in terms of social and political factors that may … Continued
Honeycomb (Khaliat Al Nahl) Recipe
Honeycomb or otherwise known as khaliat al nahl is a famous dessert commonly made in Yemen. What is unique about this bready dessert is that it looks like a honeycomb, khaliat al nahl translates to beehive in Arabic. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, writes a simple to follow recipe on how to make this fluffy, soft bread filled with cream cheese and drenched in honey or a sugar syrup.
Myths of Living in the Arab World
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab American Contributing Writer From Aladdin to media news outlets, the Arab world is surrounded by misconceptions and stereotypes. One of the biggest misconceptions presented by western media is what life is like in the Arab world. The inhabitants of the Arab world live very differently than Hollywood may suggest, so … Continued
Electric Cars in The Middle East
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer As Electric cars start to enter the market, more and more nations are starting to invest money into electric vehicles. You may see a Tesla or other electric cars in your town more often each day. Millennials are picking up on the trend more than anyone. When … Continued
Qatar Tourism: Six Must-See Tourist Sites in Doha, Qatar–Part 2
Qatar is amongst the smallest Arab countries. Doha is its capital city that houses 80% of Qatar’s population. In 1916, Qatar went from being under Ottoman control to becoming a British protectorate and eventually became an independent state on September 3, 1971. Much of Qatar’s wealth comes from its natural resources such as oil which allowed the government to invest in their city. Arab America contributing writer, Leyelle Mosallam writes on the six must see tourist attractions in Doha Qatar, from its sea line to its deserts.
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