Author Archives: Mohamed Erekat

Little Baghdad: the Hidden Chaldean Community of San Diego

September 15, 2021

By Mohamed Erekat

By: Mohamed Erekat/Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks about San Diego, one may imagine vibrant beaches, a hot summer sun, and Sea World. But hidden in the suburbs in the city of El Cajon, there is a large community of “Chaldeans” who have claimed the city for themselves. El Cajon which is located 17 … Continued

The Rigorous Labor System and its Reformation: The Kafala System

May 6, 2021

By Mohamed Erekat

By Mohamed Erekat / Arab America Contributing Writer The development of the nations of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) is truly magical. Looking at cities such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, what had been a deserted wasteland just 30 years ago turned into a robust city attracting people from all … Continued

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