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Go topBy: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer A Washington Post–George Mason University Schar School poll published October 17, 2026, found that Arab Americans were optimistic about their economic futures: 78 percent said they had a good chance of improving their standard of living, compared with 40 percent of U.S. adults overall. Yet roughly two-thirds … Continued
By: Luma Alaraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Each city worldwide holds a unique meaning in its name. For some, it reflects the climate or region; for others, it points to the city’s historical roots. Many Palestinian cities have names that originate with the first settlers on Palestinian land: the Canaanites. Major cities in Palestine, … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 6, 2026) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program and schedule for the 2026 CONNECT Empowerment Summit, taking place Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia. This year’s two-day summit will bring Arab Americans … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2026) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that several notable artists will perform at the 2026 CONNECT Empowerment Summit, taking place Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia. Through these performances, the Summit will … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE WASHINGTON, D.C., September 21, 2026 — The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the speakers and programming for the 2026 CONNECT Empowerment Summit, taking place Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia. Bringing Arab Americans together from across the … Continued
By: Nourelhoda Alashlem / Contributing Writer Over 10,000 years ago, early human civilizations in Libya were already using clay vessels to cook plants and grains, making it one of the world’s earliest known traditions of pottery use. What may appear today as a simple clay pot, known as the “jarra,” carries a long history rooted … Continued
By London Sewell/ Arab America Contributing Writer Across the Arab world, rapid development is reshaping cities, landscapes, and daily life. While new roads, towers, and tourism projects bring economic growth, they also affect how history is preserved. Many historic sites, traditions, and cultural spaces now face pressure from expansion and modernization. The result is a … Continued
By: Nourelhoda Alashlem/ Contributing writer At Coachella this year, a brief exchange between pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and a fan quickly turned into a viral, controversial moment. Sabrina Carpenter, the 26-year-old artist behind hits like “Espresso” and one of the headliners of the 2026 California music festival, was performing her Old Hollywood–themed set on Friday … Continued
April 2026 is National Arab American Heritage Month in the United States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026)— The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is leading the nationwide celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) this April, uniting communities across the United States while hosting its official national commemoration in the Washington, DC area. … Continued
Traditional architecture offers a powerful lens into how societies have historically responded to their environments, resources, and cultural values. From the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to the mountains of the Levant and the vast landscapes of North Africa and the Horn of Africa, each region developed distinct building styles rooted in necessity. These structures … Continued
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 By Londyn Sewell/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab identity on college campuses isn’t preserved in one single space, it’s sustained through a network of different types of student organizations. From cultural clubs to political groups, each one plays an important role in maintaining language, community, and tradition. Arab Clubs Arab clubs … Continued
Private Sector Leaders and Senior Government Officials – Including More Than 20 Current and Former Heads of Mission – “Break Bread” in the Spirit of Ramadan Imam Naghavi: “Fasting, silence, remembrance, and mindfulness – practices that we refer to as Muhasaba, or self-accountability – enable us to manage compulsions and achieve greater clarity in our lives.” NUSACC’s … Continued
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