Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Spring 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Origins of Aramaic Aramaic originates from the Arameans, an ethnic group native to Syria and southern Turkey. People spoke Aramaic all throughout the Mesopotamia and Levant region including Assyrians, Babylonians, and Phonecians. Aramaic also served as the official language of the region’s administration for centuries. Old Aramaic … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Safaitic Language The Safaitic language derives from various South Semitic scripts used by Arabs in southern Syria and northern Jordan’s Harrah region. Researchers believe that the Safaitic language was used around two thousand years ago in northern Arabia and is composed of a script distinct from the … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Syrian architecture is diverse and rich, combining influences from various civilizations throughout history. It features stunning palaces, mosques, and ancient ruins, showcasing intricate details and unique architectural styles. Courtyard homes are also a significant part of Syrian architecture which holds a great deal of history to the … Continued
This is the eighth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our eighth pathbreaker, Selwa Showker Roosevelt, Arab American, former prestigious head of U.S. diplomatic protocol, and proud daughter of Lebanese Druze immigrants. She brought her fine cross-cultural skills to the job of negotiating foreign leaders around the Byzantine halls of diplomatic Washington.
Photo Credits: @muath_edriss on Instagram By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Muath Edriss is a Syrian musician, songwriter, and DJ who plays traditional Arabic music. He composes his own music and plays the oud. A popular six-string instrument in the Levant known for its ability to play quarter tones- a unique feature of … Continued
This is the seventh in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our seventh pathbreaker, Brandon Saad, Arab American, stellar national hockey league player, and proud descendent of an Assyrian Christian father who immigrated to America from Syria and an American mother. He has made a strong commitment to helping his Syrian relatives who fled to the U.S. due to the civil war in their homeland.
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Khaled Khalifa is a Syrian writer who was born in born in Aleppo in 1964. He has written several books and has won many awards for his work. His novels include “In Praise of Hatred,” “No Knives in the Kitchens of This City,” and “Death Is Hard … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall 2023 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August/September to December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: Writing content on the … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The American Revolutionary War, which took place between 1775 and 1783, was one of the most significant historical events in world history that eventually led to the formation of the United States. The war is famously associated with founding fathers and iconic figures such as George Washington, … Continued
By Salma Heram, Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. has been a cornerstone in the Muslim community in Washington, D.C. for centuries since its opening in the 1950s. The Arab diplomatic community played a crucial role in the building and establishment of the center, leaving an important legacy for years to … Continued
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