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Arab History

Yemen’s Famous Sword: The Jambiya

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya.  It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … Continued

Arab America Foundation Engages Over 25 Speakers and 450 Attendees at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 4-6, 2022 in Falls Church, Virginia

The Arab America Foundation hosted its second in-person CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-6, 2022. During the entire Summit, the Arab America Foundation engaged over 25 speakers and more than 450 attendees. The event featured an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community advocacy, engagement, and leadership. Moreover, participants had … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Performers for Third Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 4-6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 4, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its performers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The New York Arab Music Ensemble under the direction of the … Continued

The Meaning Behind Arab Country Names

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where country names come from and what they mean? In the case of Arab countries, many of their names are deeply rooted in their history, and in this article we are going to explore the meaning behind different Arab country names to understand … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Third Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 4-6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 28, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, … Continued

Anaheim’s Recognition of “Little Arabia” is Historic for Arab Americans

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On August 23, 2022, the Anaheim City Council in California voted to declare a region of Brookhurst Street as “Little Arabia.” The “Little Arabia” designation is historic because this declaration created the “first Arab American cultural district in the United States.” “Little Arabia” is well-known for … Continued

Alain Nasreddine Named Assistant Coach of the Dallas Stars: Lebanese Canadian Breaks Barriers for the Future

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On July 1, 2022, the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) named former NHL defenseman and the New Jersey Devils’ interim coach, Alain Nasreddine, as one of their two assistant coaches starting in the 2022-2023 season. Nasreddine is of Arab and French Canadian descent, … Continued

Sidi Bou Said, the Tunisian Santorini

By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, “The promontory of the eternal sun”, is one of the most charming and breathtaking towns in the whole world. It is located north of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, on top of a cliff on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf of … Continued

The Story of Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The iconic revolutionary duo Blind Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm transformed the music scene in Egypt by creating a new era of popular music. Music that frightened political regimes and outlasted its creators. Their message became an integral part of the Egyptian Revolution decades after … Continued

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