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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Nadine Ayoub

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This is our one-hundred and fifteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our 115th pathbreaker is Nadine Ayoub, a Palestinian model, businesswoman and a role model for young women everywhere. As John Mason highlights, she represented Palestine in 2025 in the ‘Miss Universe’ contest, the first representative of Palestine at a Miss Universe contest. Going beyond the sheer aesthetics of a beauty contest, Ayoub has found a space to display the strength of her people alongside the suffering they have endured during the Israeli-Gaza war.

National Arab American Heritage Month Launches April 1, 2026—Arab America Foundation Unites Communities Nationwide

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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

How Arab Clubs preserve Arab Identities

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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

In a Time of War, NUSACC’s Iftar Promotes Compassion and Healing

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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

One Heritage Two Faiths: Lent and Ramadan Unite Arab Communities in 2026

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Lent and Ramadan are aligning for the first time in more than 30 years, bringing Christians and Muslims into sacred seasons together. As millions of Arabs across America begin fasting, prayer, and reflection side by side, this rare convergence offers a powerful moment of unity, especially within Arab communities. Arab America contributing writer, Nourelhoda Alashlem, reflects on what this shared season means for Arabs in 2026.

A Brief Retrospect of 2025 in the Arab World

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By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The year 2025 was filled with major events and seismic shifts in the Arab World. Not just politically, but culturally and economically as well. This is some, not all of the major headlines around the Arab World this year Israel, Palestine and a wider war The vast destruction … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Amal Alamuddin Clooney

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This is the one-hundredth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our one-hundredth pathbreaker, Amal Clooney, a descendent of Lebanese parents and a refugee, is a highly accomplished legal scholar and practitioner. She is an arch defender of victims of war and other disasters. Here, contributing writer, John Mason highlights her human rights work in aiding victims of two ongoing wars, Ukraine and Gaza.

Saudi–Israeli Normalization: The Deal That May Never Happen

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By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel have been strained, yet they remain central to the Middle East and the wider Arab region. Talks of normalization often seem limited, with political, religious, and regional challenges limiting progress. Saudi Arabia’s hesitation is closely tied to recognition … Continued

RECAP: CONNECT Arab America Empowerment Summit 2025 Welcomes Over 428 Guests from 21 States on October 24-25, Building Arab American Unity and Strength

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The 2025 Arab America Empowerment Summit, held this past weekend at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in New Jersey, brought together hundreds of Arab Americans from across the country and abroad for a powerful weekend of dialogue, culture, and community. The two-day event, organized by the Arab America Foundation, reflected the organization’s mission to unite … Continued

The Great Controversy of Being Arab: Unity in Diversity

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By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab nationalism began as a dream of belonging after years of colonial division. In the early twentieth century, Arab intellectuals and revolutionaries worked to reclaim self-determination. The Nahḍa (Arab renaissance) inspired an ideology that viewed the Arab world as a single cultural and political community. This movement … Continued

Yalla, We Can’t Wait to See You this Weekend! Updated Schedule for the CONNECT Empowerment Summit 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 22, 2025) It’s almost here! Join us Friday–Saturday, October 24–25 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe (Teaneck, NJ) for two packed days of connection and celebration. What’s new and unmissable: Bring your team, students, and family—come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired. Program: https://www.arabamerica.com/arab-america-foundation-announces-program-for-the-connect-empowerment-summit-2025/Register: https://arabamericafoundation.regfox.com/connect-empowerment-summit-2025 CONNECT … Continued

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