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Social Media Mourns Turkey and Syria on Earthquake Disaster

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Southeast Turkey has had at least 81 magnitude-4 quakes, 20 magnitude-5 quakes, three magnitude-6 quakes, and two magnitude-7 quakes in the past two weeks. More than 45,000 people dead, 100,000, if not more, injured, thousands missing, and millions homeless. Approximately 1.5 million people have been left homeless … Continued

5 Arab Inspired Businesses

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bringing awareness to the world about Arab culture is one of the missions of all Arab businesses. These brands are in part created to explore, celebrate, and share the Arab culture in a modern and symbolic way. By crafting products inspired by its people and identity ranging … Continued

Charlie Hebdo’s All Time Low Mocking Turkey’s Earthquake Victims

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The publication, Charlie Hebdo, recently came under fire for mocking the victims of the deadly earthquakes in Turkey. The satire, which was posted on Twitter as their cartoon of the day, showcased buildings, overturned streets and cars, and rubble with the caption, “No need to send tanks,” in … Continued

Meet the Arab Changemakers Featured in the 2023 Forbes 30 under 30 List

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Forbes 30 Under 30 List in North America highlights 600 of the most influential leaders and changemakers across 20 fields, ranging from social impact to science to marketing and advertising. Published annually, the list honors 30 people within each category, of which no one is above … Continued

Sites to See While Visiting Oman

By: Arab America Contributing Writer/ Alana Rehman Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Most visitors land in the capital of every country, Sultan Qaboos Mosque is in Muscat (the Capital of Oman). Sultan Qaboos is a beautiful mosque with an astonishing architect built in 2001. The mosque’s grounds are a peaceful place to stroll and admire the … Continued

The Architecture of the Diwan, A Traditional Yemeni Living Room

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Sana’a must be seen, however long the journey,though the hardy camel droop, leg-worn on the way -Traditional Yemeni Poem Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen is a balance between old and new. The attempts of preserving old Sanaa’s architecture while also making it livable was successful, the … Continued

‘The Dove’s Lost Necklace,’ A Forgotten History of the Arab World

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction: The ‘Dove’s Lost Necklace’ is a captivating film that reflects a time in Arab history when peace, knowledge, and the pursuit of love were among some of the most priceless virtues within Arab culture. The film gives a vivid representation of the often-forgotten Arab civilization that … Continued

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

WASHINGTON DC–January 25, 2023 The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Nai Barghouti, an Arab classic vocalist of Palestinian origin will perform as a featured artist with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm in the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing … Continued

Manakish Nominated for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List is a program by UNESCO that started in 2001 to recognize and protect various cultures and practices that cannot be touched. On that list, Italy is known for its pizza, France is known for their baguettes, Jordan is known for their Mansaf, … Continued

Sayadieh

By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Sayadieh is a fisherman’s dish from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and has become a staple throughout the Arab world. Composed of fragrant turmeric rice, caramelized onions, and toasted almonds, the real star of this dish is the flaky white fish spiced with cumin. To finish, … Continued

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