Habibi sticker designed and sold by nadiabdeir By: Dina Kobeissi/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabic words habibi and habibti have spread more and more within non-Arab societies. Translating to “my love” for men and women respectively, the words have been labeled as “arguably one of the Arabic world’s biggest cultural exports.” Rappers like Drake have even … Continued
Arab American acclaimed vocalist Fadwa Abeid, who went from performing in the U.S. at a young age to becoming an accomplished vocalist in the Arab world, passed away in Michigan on January 14th, she was 83. According to Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux, in his recollection about her early career, Abeid (Abaid, Ebeid, Obeid) … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, January 12, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20, applications are now being accepted until Monday, February 28, 2022. 20 Under 20 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights young students who have achieved spectacular success in … Continued
Upwards of 150 Leaders, Including More Than 20 Ambassadors, Participate in the Award Ceremony and Luncheon Washington, DC –The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recently recognized Dr. Fareed Yasseen, Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, as the 2021 “Ambassador of the Year.” The award ceremony and luncheon, held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in … Continued
President Stephanie Linnartz, Top Ranking Female Executive in the Hospitality Sector, Discusses “The Future of Hospitality” Latest NUSACC “Thought Leaders” Event Attracts About 700 Stakeholders Representing 60 Different Countries The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) continued its golden anniversary year with a Thought Leader Series webinar featuring Stephanie Linnartz, President of Marriott … Continued
(Washington DC, November 5, 2021) Al Jazeera will cover live the entire Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit will be carried “live” over Al Jazeera’s Mubasher Network. The channel is sometimes referred to as Al Jazeera Live. Al Jazeera Mubasher is the first channel of its kind in the Arab world with over 14 million followers … Continued
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that His Excellency Fareed Yasseen, the Republic of Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as NUSACC’s 2021 “Ambassador of the Year.” This award, begun in 2004, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for … Continued
Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Sponsors A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our sponsors. This event wouldn’t be possible without them. From local businesses to national organizations, we’re extremely grateful for their support and we look forward to seeing them at our event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Nine months into the presidency of US President Joe Biden, I am neither shocked, disappointed nor pleased with his policies toward the Middle East, especially the Israel-Palestine conflict. Trump’s Foreign Policy Biden assumed the presidency of the United States after four chaotic years of rule by … Continued
OMAR KAMAL Monday, October 18, 2021 The Appel Room–7 pm Jazz at Lincoln Center Omar Kamal has a voice that transcends borders and decades. Kamal’s honest, pure power and capacity for connection is the same genius that has defined the careers of the greatest singing legends – influences felt in his eclectic catalog and captivating performances from Sinatra’s jazz … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is a time period to evaluate whether the United States’ reactions and policies to the rare attacks on U.S. soil were effective and what lessons it should have learned. Having emerged, a decade earlier, as the sole superpower following the collapse … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 11, 2021): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for the 30 Under 30–Class of 2021. Applications are now being accepted through September 13, 2021. 30 Under 30 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights Arab Americans in all fields, … Continued
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