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Tulip: The Ottoman Obsession

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The Tulip design takes center stage in Islamic design and architecture, trip to Turkey will show you elaborate and archaic designs of tulips on every facet of their world, appearing on ceramic dishes, tea cups, plates, tiles, embroidery, carpets, and of course on old and historical buildings, monuments, and mosques. Which begs the question, why is this floral design so popular in Islamic architecture and design. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explores the geometric shapes and patterns have always been a part of Islamic art and architecture since Islam forbade the drawings of human, from it blossomed a theatrical feat of creativity.

Kousa Mahshi, A Taste Bud’s Awakening Dish

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A mixture of spiced meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato broth, Kousa Mahshi on Arab America Menu. By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer The origin of Mahshi can be traced to Syria, although the exact origin is unknown. Legend has it that ‘Mahashi’ Arabic for ‘stuffed. Some go further in history … Continued

Tour De France? Try the Tour of Qatar!

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By Waverly Nohr/Arab America Contributing Writer In the past, countries of the Arab world have been subjects of the “oil curse” and have been exploited by major powers or brought to war over the resources that lay in that part of the world, geographically. In some countries such as the United Arab Emirates, as well … Continued

The Conflict Between the Greeks and Arabs Over the Hagia Sophia

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By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer We all know the Hagia Sophia. It’s a beautiful church, then turned mosque, that is important to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. In 1934, it was converted into a museum to show the world the rich history of all occupants that once called it home. But earlier this year, … Continued

U.S. Senator Warns against further Turkish Incursions in Syria

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SOURCE: REUTERS BY: AHMED ABOULENEIN Lindsey Graham, a Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, told Reuters on a visit to Baghdad that Turkey should support a continued U.S. presence in Syria. Turkey has launched two military incursions into northern Syria in the last two years, driving back Kurdish YPG and Islamic State fighters. … Continued

Turkey Expels Israeli Ambassador Amid International Outrage over Gaza Killings

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SOURCE: THE WASHINGTON POST BY: KAREEM FAHIM  AND RUTH EGLASH ISTANBUL — Turkey’s government on Tuesday ordered the Israeli ambassador to leave the country, retaliating for Israel’s killing of dozens of Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip and underscoring the growing international fallout from the bloodshed. The ambassador, Eitan Naeh, was told by Turkey’s foreign minister … Continued

Senior UAE Official Says Turkey-Arab Relations ‘not in Best State’

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DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official said on Saturday Turkey’s policy towards neighboring Arab states was not reasonable and advised it to respect their sovereignty. SOURCE: REUTERS REPORING BY MAHA EL DAHAN; EDITING BY CLELIA OZIEL Relations between the two countries have been strained by Ankara’s support for Qatar after Saudi … Continued

Erdogan: Operation in Syria’s Afrin has Begun

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SOURCE: ALJAZEERA Turkey says it has launched a much-awaited air and ground offensive against the Kurdish-controlled enclave of Afrin in northern Syria. After days of shelling, Turkish fighter jets on Saturday carried out air raids on the border district targeting positions held by the Syrian Kurdish PYD and YPG groups. The heavy bombardment began as units of … Continued

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