Malak Salem
Malak Salem is a Northern Virginia-based writer and journalism student covering social and cultural life.
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Inside the Arab-Owned Cafes Bringing the Middle East to the West
A form of Middle Eastern nightlife is gaining popularity in the West, with late-night cafes popping up across North America. Offering a space for socializing that fosters culture and community, they represent an alternative to the more expensive, alcohol-infused scene of bars and clubs.