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By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight the richness of Arab cultures and traditions. Whether you want to educate, inspire,… Read more »

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The globe has historically benefited greatly from the intellectual, artistic, and cultural contributions made by the Middle East. A thriving generation of artists and filmmakers from the area has surfaced in recent decades, drawing attention from all over the world with their… Read more »

By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treaty of Fes, signed on March 30, 1912, was a watershed moment in Moroccan history, creating a French protectorate over Morocco. This agreement triggered political, social, and economic developments that would have long-term consequences for Morocco. Arab America contributing writer, Rania… Read more »

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost for the Assad government or a promising round of talks between ruler and… Read more »

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300 billion on travel by 2026, according to CrescentRating, the demand for destinations catering to Islamic… Read more »

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer This traditional Bedouin bread, found in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, is today enhanced with ingredients not generally available to the Bedouin of the past.   A delightful, sweet bread, it is excellent for breakfast, but can be served warm with all meals. Makes… Read more »

By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer For thousands of years, Arab tribes in the arid deserts of the Middle East devised complicated methods of conflict settlement to guarantee communal unity. These techniques, which are steeped in history and formed by the necessity for survival in resource-constrained contexts, place… Read more »

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A unique type of stuffed fish, Palestinian-style, where a combination of spices and herbs bring out the flavours and aroma of 1960s Haifa, the city in which I was first introduced to this dish.  Delicate and flaky from the inside and crispy on the… Read more »

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer During the Cold War that took place in the aftermath of the Second World War, many countries around the world had to pick sides between the two contenders – the United States and the Soviet Union. The Arab world was no exception,… Read more »

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to tackle the misrepresentation of Arabs. Dr. Rosina Hassoun discussed the invisibility of Arabs in academia, highlighting… Read more »