Arabs in India

A small but recognizable people with Arab origins have over time settled in the India.Many who arrived in Gujarat were later recruited to the army. Most Gujarati Arabs were traders, and business men who sold or traded silk, diamonds and other valuables resulting in wealthy business men. The city of Surat and villages within the city are notorious for Arab settlements. Variav and Randev are the few villages that Arabs started their lives in. In Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Iraqis arrived in 15th and 16th century from Sindh, Pakistan. These people claim ancestry from Arab tribe of Bani Tamim.In Hyderabad, Chaush are Arab community of Hadhrami descent whose ancestors were recruited as soldier by Nizam of Hyderabad. In Kerala, Syed Thangals of Hadhrami descent settled around 17th century as missionaries to propagate Islam. There are also Shia Sayyids in Northern region of country who claim descent from Wasit, Iraq like Zaidis. Sunni Sayyid of the country also claim Arab descent from Sufi missionaries but it is hard to say that every Sufi really belonged to Arab. Most of the Sufis migrated from Persia. Sunni Sayyid also include converts from higher Hindu castes like Brahmin and Kshatriya. Sunni Sheikhs also claim Arab descent from Sufis or migrants but it remains hoax. They don't know their tribe but trace lineage from Umar, Abu Bakr and Uthman, the Rashidun Caliphate. Many of present Sheikhs converted from Hindu castes such as Kayasth and Rajput.

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Gulf News 26 Sep 2023
... the Arab world, who have contributed to the field of arts in the region ... According to Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the museum is the former home of Saudi-born poet, Mubarak bin Hamad bin Mubarak Al Manea Al Oqaili, one of the most important Arabic classical poets in history....
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Arab translators in Ningxia build cultural bridge between China, Arab world

People Daily 25 Sep 2023
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The National 25 Sep 2023
The destination has everything the “home of freestyle” offers, from classic activities in the performance area and an infinity wall to a dodgeball court ... The family-friendly musical will feature the young Arabic trio performing both classic and contemporary numbers....
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Tamsin Elliott & Tarek Elazhary: So Far We Have Come review – an Anglo-Egyptian meeting of minds

The Observer 24 Sep 2023
Bristol-based Tamsin Elliott is a musician with a roving ear. Grounded in British folk, she has explored Mediterranean influences with the fusion group Solana, while her 2022 solo debut, Frey, extended her reach into Arabic music ... 16th-century English dance tunes and classical Arabic melodies, backwoods jigs and Cairo folk ... ....
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The Guardian 23 Sep 2023
(Penny Fiddle) Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist Elliott and Cairo-based oud virtuoso Elazhary and friends run the gamut from morris dance to classical Arabic traditions Bristol-based Tamsin Elliott is a musician with a roving ear ... 16th-century English dance tunes and classical Arabic melodies, backwoods jigs and Cairo folk....
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Toronto International Festival of Authors returns with inaugural Arabic programme

The National 21 Sep 2023
Now for the first time, TIFA will have a dedicated Arabic programme featuring three conversations with six authors ... To conclude this special Arabic programme, a musical show from the Canadian Arabic Orchestra will have its TIFA debut featuring classical Middle Eastern music under the direction of composer and orchestra co-founder Lamees Audeh....
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New Abu Dhabi restaurants opening in September, including SLRP Ramen by 3Fils

The National 21 Sep 2023
Dishes include Arabic breakfast items such as shakshuka, plus a selection of classic hot and cold meze ... Dishes include a classic rack of lamb presented as a reinterpretation of Emirati machboos, and Muhammar paella, which uses local seafood cooked with the Argentinian technique of making paella....
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Saudi film festival unveils Arab short narratives in competition

Arab News 19 Sep 2023
The Red Sea International Film Festival is committed to promoting Arab cinema and film culture in the region and beyond ... Antoine Khalife, director of Arab programs and film classics at the RSIF, said that Arab Shorts underscores the festival’s dedication to empowering Arab filmmakers as they share untold stories that explore various facets of life....
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Saudi National Orchestra gives a rousing performance in New York

Arab News 18 Sep 2023
The musical numbers were masterfully performed by a large orchestra of musicians playing modern and traditional Arab instruments, including the oud and flute ... The first session of the concert ended with an Arabized version of the classic American song “Fly Me to the Moon,” made popular by Frank Sinatra....
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Where We Are Going Today: Al-Nofarah cafe in Riyadh

Arab News 17 Sep 2023
Even the cafe’s name is reminiscent of a classic Syrian spot. From the fragrance of Turkish coffee and Syrian jasmine in every corner to the classical Arabic music playing in the background, the cafe is the ideal spot for a late-night hangout with friends or family, or to grab an indulgent bite on the weekends....
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Bassel Khaiat becomes Bvlgari’s first regional ambassador for the Middle East

Egypt Independent 12 Sep 2023
This collaboration between Bvlgari and Khayyat aims to combine the brand’s historic heritage with the distinctive elegance of the Syrian star, considered one of the most prominent actors in the Arab world....
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Corsicana Daily Sun 12 Sep 2023
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has torn left Achilles tendon, AP source says ... 16 ... The UFC regularly holds events in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the neighboring United Arab Emirates. More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community ... (AP) — HBCU college football classics have become a staple in the Black community....
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