Articles related to "Arabs"
My Turn: Shedding Light on the Arab-American Experience
This is an introductory article discussing the lack of awareness in the United States on the Arab culture and people, and the need to remove the negative images of Arabs that continue to exist.
• arab-americans • arabs in the united states • stereotypes of arabs • arab heritage • arab culture
This is an introductory article discussing the lack of awareness in the United States on the Arab culture and people, and the need to remove the negative images of Arabs that continue to exist.
• arab-americans • arabs in the united states • stereotypes of arabs • arab heritage • arab culture
Survey on Perceptions of Arab Americans
The results of a survey on Perceptions of Arab Americans.
• arab american celebrities • arab american actors • arab american athletes • ethnic stereotypes • stereotypes
The results of a survey on Perceptions of Arab Americans.
• arab american celebrities • arab american actors • arab american athletes • ethnic stereotypes • stereotypes
(Part 1) Gibran and Rihani: Two of Lebanon's Best Thinkers
Focusing on Khalil Gibran, this is part 1 of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers.
• gibran • khalil • kahlil • ameen rihani • arab poets
Focusing on Khalil Gibran, this is part 1 of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers.
• gibran • khalil • kahlil • ameen rihani • arab poets
(Part 2) Gibran and Rihani: Two of Lebanon's Best Thinkers
Focusing on Ameen Rihani, this is the second part of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers,
• arab poets • writers • arab writers • poets • gibran
Focusing on Ameen Rihani, this is the second part of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers,
• arab poets • writers • arab writers • poets • gibran
Arab-Americans and Schools
Discusses the need for a better representation of Arabs and the Arab culture in the schools.
• arab-american students • arab-americans in school • schools • minority • arabs
Discusses the need for a better representation of Arabs and the Arab culture in the schools.
• arab-american students • arab-americans in school • schools • minority • arabs
Arab-Americans in TV and Film
Discusses Arab-American characters in TV and film and provides two excellent resources on the subject.
• arab • arabs • arab-american
Discusses Arab-American characters in TV and film and provides two excellent resources on the subject.
• arab • arabs • arab-american
Arabian Folktales and Storytelling
Some information on Arabic story telling, particularly in Palestinian society, and some samples of Arabic folktales.
• palestine • palestinian • arabic stories • arab folklore • arab folk tales
Some information on Arabic story telling, particularly in Palestinian society, and some samples of Arabic folktales.
• palestine • palestinian • arabic stories • arab folklore • arab folk tales
Arabic Music 101 (Part Two)
Part Two of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
• arabic music • arab singers • arab • arabs • arabic
Part Two of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
• arabic music • arab singers • arab • arabs • arabic
Arabs on the Internet
A guide, and description of the ways the Internet can be used by Arabs, or anyone interested in the Arab culture and people.
• arabs • arab culture • arab • arabic internet • arabic
A guide, and description of the ways the Internet can be used by Arabs, or anyone interested in the Arab culture and people.
• arabs • arab culture • arab • arabic internet • arabic
Books, Books, and More Books
Books on or by Arabs and Arab-Americans.
• arab • arabs • arab-american
Books on or by Arabs and Arab-Americans.
• arab • arabs • arab-american
Noted Arab-Americans: The Military, Politics & Social Activism
This is the first of a number of articles on the contributions of Arabs. The area of focus here is noted Arab- Americans in the military, politics, and activism.
• famous • arab americans • arab american • celebrities • khalil gibran
This is the first of a number of articles on the contributions of Arabs. The area of focus here is noted Arab- Americans in the military, politics, and activism.
• famous • arab americans • arab american • celebrities • khalil gibran
Umm Kalthoum--Legendary Voice of the Arab World
Covers the popularity and life of Egyptian songstress Umm Kalthoum.
• arabic music • umm kulthoum • um kalthoum • umm kalthoum • um kalthoom
Covers the popularity and life of Egyptian songstress Umm Kalthoum.
• arabic music • umm kulthoum • um kalthoum • umm kalthoum • um kalthoom
Arabic Food and Arab Hospitality
This article discusses Arabic food and the meaning of Arab hospitality.
• ethnic cuisine • arabic food • hummus • arab traditions • customs
This article discusses Arabic food and the meaning of Arab hospitality.
• ethnic cuisine • arabic food • hummus • arab traditions • customs
Palestinian Weddings-- American vs. Traditional (Part 1)
This is the first part of a two part article describing two Palestinian weddings; a modern Palestinian-American wedding, and the traditional villager wedding of yesterday.
• palestinian wedding • weddings • wedding • arab wedding • arab matrimonials
This is the first part of a two part article describing two Palestinian weddings; a modern Palestinian-American wedding, and the traditional villager wedding of yesterday.
• palestinian wedding • weddings • wedding • arab wedding • arab matrimonials
"Street Arabs"
In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, New York City was dealing with a very special problem--the plight of homeless children. Read how one man's vision was the start of a most unusual program for children.
• homeless children • abandoned children • new york city • orphan trains
In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, New York City was dealing with a very special problem--the plight of homeless children. Read how one man's vision was the start of a most unusual program for children.
• homeless children • abandoned children • new york city • orphan trains
Arab-Israeli Cookbook
A slice of life, love and food in the words of everyday people affected by the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Robin Soans' documentary theatre, The Arab-Israeli Cookbook, plays in Toronto until April 1, 2006.
• robin soans • arabic food • israeli food • documentary theatre • studio 108
A slice of life, love and food in the words of everyday people affected by the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Robin Soans' documentary theatre, The Arab-Israeli Cookbook, plays in Toronto until April 1, 2006.
• robin soans • arabic food • israeli food • documentary theatre • studio 108
Dubai - Traditional Arab Culture
Not only is Dubai the place to experience traditional Arab Culture, it also is one of the world's richest cities with some of the best shopping in the world.
• jumeira beach • burj al arab hotel • perfume souk • hatta wadi valley • hajar mountains
Not only is Dubai the place to experience traditional Arab Culture, it also is one of the world's richest cities with some of the best shopping in the world.
• jumeira beach • burj al arab hotel • perfume souk • hatta wadi valley • hajar mountains
Failure of Arab League
The most obvious regional organziation, spanning the entire Middle East and incorporating all the Arab states,is the Arab League.
• arab league • rational choice theory • neo-functionalism • international relations • functionalism
The most obvious regional organziation, spanning the entire Middle East and incorporating all the Arab states,is the Arab League.
• arab league • rational choice theory • neo-functionalism • international relations • functionalism
Delicate Truce in the Mid-East
An end to the war is finally achieved after a month of bloodshed in the Middle East, but the ceasefire that follows is greeted with little optimism.
• terror • terrorism • terrorist • hezbollah • israel
An end to the war is finally achieved after a month of bloodshed in the Middle East, but the ceasefire that follows is greeted with little optimism.
• terror • terrorism • terrorist • hezbollah • israel
Protesters rally for 'Peace'
Thousands chant for peace in front of the Israeli consulate, both pro-Israelis and pro-Lebanese, but both ask for entirely different things.
• state terorrism • terrorist • hezbollah • zionist • arabs
Thousands chant for peace in front of the Israeli consulate, both pro-Israelis and pro-Lebanese, but both ask for entirely different things.
• state terorrism • terrorist • hezbollah • zionist • arabs
Queen Rania's YouTube Channel
Queen Rania of Jordan seeks to dispel myths about Islam and Arabs through an interactive dialogue on her own YouTube channel.
• queen rania • jordan • youtube • middle east • muslims
Queen Rania of Jordan seeks to dispel myths about Islam and Arabs through an interactive dialogue on her own YouTube channel.
• queen rania • jordan • youtube • middle east • muslims
Toronto forum on Mid-East Crisis
SPHR-Ryerson holds a forum on the "Middle East Crisis."
• terror • terrorism • hezbollah • terrorist • lebanon
SPHR-Ryerson holds a forum on the "Middle East Crisis."
• terror • terrorism • hezbollah • terrorist • lebanon
Who should he kill?
A folktale about a boy who has to make a choice about who his father is. Do genetics trump kindness?
• african folktales • reader decides stories • father folktales • arabs • african fables
A folktale about a boy who has to make a choice about who his father is. Do genetics trump kindness?
• african folktales • reader decides stories • father folktales • arabs • african fables
Antonio Banderas Plays Ahmad Ibn Fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
• antonio banderas • hollywood • muslims • islam • ahmad ibn fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
• antonio banderas • hollywood • muslims • islam • ahmad ibn fadlan
Arab Americans: Past and Present
Some brief facts about Arab Americans, including early immigration, ancestry and population centers of Americans of Arab heritage.
• arab americans • arabs in america • immigration • u.s. • united states
Some brief facts about Arab Americans, including early immigration, ancestry and population centers of Americans of Arab heritage.
• arab americans • arabs in america • immigration • u.s. • united states
Disney's Israel Exhibit Sparking Fireworks
The Millennium Exhibit at Disney World is including an exhibit by Israel entitled ``Jerusalem: the Capital of Israel'' and is causing a lot of concern among Arabs and Muslims worldwide.
• disney world • disney • michael eisner • israel • muslim
The Millennium Exhibit at Disney World is including an exhibit by Israel entitled ``Jerusalem: the Capital of Israel'' and is causing a lot of concern among Arabs and Muslims worldwide.
• disney world • disney • michael eisner • israel • muslim
Human development challenges in Arab societies
A look at the UNDP human development report for Arab countries and some thoughts on its relevance, indeed importance for democracy and development.
• united nations • knowledge • iraq • usa • war and terror
A look at the UNDP human development report for Arab countries and some thoughts on its relevance, indeed importance for democracy and development.
• united nations • knowledge • iraq • usa • war and terror
Interesting Reading: The Historical Documents at the Heart of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
• balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
• balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
The Battle of Tarim Basin
The only military encounter between the Chinese and the Arabs led to decisive defeat for the Chinese. What is the background to this incident?
• china • tang dynasty • military history • arabs
The only military encounter between the Chinese and the Arabs led to decisive defeat for the Chinese. What is the background to this incident?
• china • tang dynasty • military history • arabs
Wild, Wild West Bank: Flashpoint to the Arab-Israeli Conflict
An overview of the issues raised by the Israeli Government and the PLO over the status of the West Bank
• west bank • israel • judea • samaria • gaza strip
An overview of the issues raised by the Israeli Government and the PLO over the status of the West Bank
• west bank • israel • judea • samaria • gaza strip
Anadalusia, Spain Travel: Ronda
A spectacular setting, a rich store of Moorish architecture and a historic bullring make Ronda a scenic destination for day trips from the Costa del Sol and Seville.
• ronda • andalucia • day trips from the costa del sol • moorish architecture • tajo gorge
A spectacular setting, a rich store of Moorish architecture and a historic bullring make Ronda a scenic destination for day trips from the Costa del Sol and Seville.
• ronda • andalucia • day trips from the costa del sol • moorish architecture • tajo gorge
Camps in Darfur Overcrowded
As the conflict in Sudan continues, refugees are becoming increasingly overcrowded and face shortages on food, health care and shelter.
• refugees in darfur • war in sudan • refugee camp • indigenous groups • displaced sudanese people
As the conflict in Sudan continues, refugees are becoming increasingly overcrowded and face shortages on food, health care and shelter.
• refugees in darfur • war in sudan • refugee camp • indigenous groups • displaced sudanese people
Meals in Dubai During Ramadan
Ramadan is associated with fasting but is in fact a wonderful opportunity to try traditional dishes in Muslim countries like the United Arab Emirates
• ramadan • dubai • united arab emirates • shisha pipes • dates
Ramadan is associated with fasting but is in fact a wonderful opportunity to try traditional dishes in Muslim countries like the United Arab Emirates
• ramadan • dubai • united arab emirates • shisha pipes • dates
The Moors in Northern Spain
We think of the Moorish culture of Spain as limited to the south of the country and Andalusia. But the north is also full of Arab monuments and influence.
• arab • moor • moorish • spain • mudejar
We think of the Moorish culture of Spain as limited to the south of the country and Andalusia. But the north is also full of Arab monuments and influence.
• arab • moor • moorish • spain • mudejar
The Six-Day War - 40 Years Later
June of 2007 marks forty years since the Six-Day war in 1967. It was during this time that Israel occupied much of the Gaza and West Bank in Palestine.
• israel • palestine • six-day war • gaza • west bank
June of 2007 marks forty years since the Six-Day war in 1967. It was during this time that Israel occupied much of the Gaza and West Bank in Palestine.
• israel • palestine • six-day war • gaza • west bank
The top ten Moorish sites in Spain
The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.
• arab • arabic • spain • spanish • moors
The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.
• arab • arabic • spain • spanish • moors
"Amrika"
Many peoples from around the world have made the United States their home. They have brought with them their distinctive customs, languages, beliefs, and cultures. Among the more recent and overlooked arrivals have been Muslims from the Arab world. As part of Suite 101's "Beauty of Islam" event, we take a look at the Muslim people's fascinating history in the United States.
• arab-american muslims • "little syria • "
Many peoples from around the world have made the United States their home. They have brought with them their distinctive customs, languages, beliefs, and cultures. Among the more recent and overlooked arrivals have been Muslims from the Arab world. As part of Suite 101's "Beauty of Islam" event, we take a look at the Muslim people's fascinating history in the United States.
• arab-american muslims • "little syria • "
Arabic Music 101 (Part One)
Part One of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
• arab • arabic • arabic music
Part One of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
• arab • arabic • arabic music
Beauty Where It May Not Be Expected
The horrors of terrorist acts and bombings have uncovered new artistic vistas for the "west" to "discover" and study - the art history of Islamic cultures. For example, look at the huge influence the Moors had in Spain - the mysterious beauty of La Alhambra, flamenco music, pointed arches. Although their occupation was hated and fought, their artistic influence is now loved and revered. Good can appear from bad, for those who are open to it.
• islamic • islam • arab • arabic • art
The horrors of terrorist acts and bombings have uncovered new artistic vistas for the "west" to "discover" and study - the art history of Islamic cultures. For example, look at the huge influence the Moors had in Spain - the mysterious beauty of La Alhambra, flamenco music, pointed arches. Although their occupation was hated and fought, their artistic influence is now loved and revered. Good can appear from bad, for those who are open to it.
• islamic • islam • arab • arabic • art
Gephardt Rescinds Appointment of American Muslim
Article on Gephardt's withdrawal of his appointment of MPAC's Salam Al-Marayati to the counterterrorism commission, to the shock and dissapointment of Arab and Muslim organizations and others.
• salam al-marayati • counterterrorism • gephardt • muslim • arab
Article on Gephardt's withdrawal of his appointment of MPAC's Salam Al-Marayati to the counterterrorism commission, to the shock and dissapointment of Arab and Muslim organizations and others.
• salam al-marayati • counterterrorism • gephardt • muslim • arab
New To The List: New Resources To Check Out
New resources for Middle East Politics and news update.
• middle east politics • middle eastern politics • arab-israeli conflict • terrorism • counterterrorism
New resources for Middle East Politics and news update.
• middle east politics • middle eastern politics • arab-israeli conflict • terrorism • counterterrorism
News - India Bags 3rd In Tourney
Results of the Emirates International Tournament
• emirates international snooker championship • india • unite arab emirates • uae • results
Results of the Emirates International Tournament
• emirates international snooker championship • india • unite arab emirates • uae • results
Remembering Abdel Halim Hafeth
Introduction to a great Egyptian singer. Also provides links to learn more about his life and listen to his songs.
• arabic music • abdel halim hafeth • hafez • abdul haleem • egypt
Introduction to a great Egyptian singer. Also provides links to learn more about his life and listen to his songs.
• arabic music • abdel halim hafeth • hafez • abdul haleem • egypt
WHYNOT CONTEST Stories-- Runner-up
Why Not share your love of horses with a friend? One of the winning stories in the Why Not Contest.
• horses • riding • falling • teaching • why not
Why Not share your love of horses with a friend? One of the winning stories in the Why Not Contest.
• horses • riding • falling • teaching • why not
Grand Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi
The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, is to get a futuristic new luxury hotel when the five star Grand Corniche opens in 2009.
• grand corniche hotel • united arab emirates • middle east • abu dhabi's tourism development and investment com • serviced apartments
The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, is to get a futuristic new luxury hotel when the five star Grand Corniche opens in 2009.
• grand corniche hotel • united arab emirates • middle east • abu dhabi's tourism development and investment com • serviced apartments
How Muslims Deal with Death
Muslims accept death as part of life. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) overturned many pagan practices and advised that Muslims acknolwedge death in a positive light.
• death and the hereafter • the grave and the hereafter • pagan practices • arabs • mourning for the deceased
Muslims accept death as part of life. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) overturned many pagan practices and advised that Muslims acknolwedge death in a positive light.
• death and the hereafter • the grave and the hereafter • pagan practices • arabs • mourning for the deceased
10 and ½ COMMON MYTHS ABOUT MUSLIMS (in no particular order)
So you've heard all the stuff there is to know about Islam and that lot calling themselves 'Moslems' ... but how sure are you that you have your facts right?
• muslim • hijab • jihad • war • terror
So you've heard all the stuff there is to know about Islam and that lot calling themselves 'Moslems' ... but how sure are you that you have your facts right?
• muslim • hijab • jihad • war • terror
Theories, Facts, and Conjecture about the War on Terrorism
Since September 11 we've all been subjected to reminders that over 90% of Americans are behind the "war on terrorism." I've also been subjected to warnings that everything we hear in the press is lies and propaganda. In this article I examine various theories about the war and decide which are true. I could very well be wrong about any of this, but so could you.
• war • terrorism • taliban • afghanistan • osama bin laden
Since September 11 we've all been subjected to reminders that over 90% of Americans are behind the "war on terrorism." I've also been subjected to warnings that everything we hear in the press is lies and propaganda. In this article I examine various theories about the war and decide which are true. I could very well be wrong about any of this, but so could you.
• war • terrorism • taliban • afghanistan • osama bin laden