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Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued

Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued

Chickpeas and Checkpoints: Hummus in the Shadow of Arab-Israeli War

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued

From Tradition to Triumph of Michael Rafidi

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued

How the Israel-Palestine War is Affecting Businesses 

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The Israel and Hamas war is the war that has broke the internet, with some calling it genocide with the deaths of almost 20,000 civilians, wounding almost 50,000, the destruction of infrastructure, homes, and hospitals, the disruption and blockade of humanitarian efforts and supplies, and water and electricity … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Fourteenth in Series: Huda Kattan and Sisters Mona and Alya

This is the fourteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our fourteenth pathbreaker, Huda Kattan and her sisters, Mona and Alya, born and raised in the U.S. to Iraqi Muslim immigrants and now based in Dubai. These savvy entrepreneurs have built their billion-dollar beauty cosmetics empire from the ground up and Huda Beauty now ranks as one of the world’s most in-demand makeup brands. The sisters are actively involved as philanthropists and activists, supporting oppressed people around the world, including in the U.S. and Palestine.

Adapting Strategies to Local Values in the Arab Market

Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab market includes a complex and dynamic economic environment that spans several cultures and countries. Global businesses must modify their tactics to align with the regional values and preferences of this market if they want to succeed in this complex environment. This adaptability is … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Fifth in Series: Joseph Abboud

This is the fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. In this series, Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, seeks to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of work. Our fifth pathbreaker is Joseph Abboud, Arab American, stellar menswear fashion designer and amazing entrepreneur, proud descendent of Lebanese Maronite Christians, and a generous donor to charitable causes.

Dubai Bling: Reality TV Series of Dubai’s Richest Individuals

By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer About the Show Dubai Bling is a Netflix reality series that follows the lives and relationships of Dubai’s richest individuals. Originating from all around the Arab World the 8 celebrities are currently all living in Dubai building their empires and wallets. The series delves into the realities … Continued

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