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Arab American NGOs Fill Gap After UNRWA Aid Cut

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Aid to millions of Palestinian refugees was disrupted in 2024 when the United States stopped supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Important services including healthcare, food, and education were put in danger as a result of the decision. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the … Continued

NUSACC Leads U.S. Business Delegation to Tunisia

Where Ancient Carthage Once Dominated Trade, Tunisia Today Strengthens Commercial Relations with the USA The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – has just completed a high-level trade & investment mission to the Republic of Tunisia.  Delegates met with … Continued

Reaffirming Arab Identity, Heritage, and Culture: Arab America Foundation Announces Performers at CONNECT Empowerment Summit, NY/NJ, Oct. 24–25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 4, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that several notable artists will perform at the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ. Through these … Continued

Mauritania: Africa’s Untold Story at the Edge of the Sahara

By Jake Harris/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab Diaspora has extended thousands of miles from the origins on the Arab Peninsula westward to Mauritania and Morocco. Arab migration and conquest reached as far as the westernmost areas of the African continent. Arab Muslims first arrived in Mauritania during the period of the Umayyad Caliphate. The … Continued

Comedian Maysoon Zayid to Perform at Annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit in New York/New Jersey, October 24-25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 4, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Palestinian American actress, comedian, and author Maysoon Zayid will perform at the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr … Continued

The Simplification of the Arab World in Western Media

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Western media typically portrays the Arab world in simplistic binary terms: moderates vs extremists, victims vs aggressors, democracy vs terror. These frames provide clarity for international audiences while sometimes obscuring historical context, internal variety, and political complexity. The article examines how binary storytelling influences coverage of … Continued

Piecing the Puzzle: Arab, American… or Perfectly In Between?

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer At first, identity feels simple. We grow up knowing exactly where we belong, puzzle pieces snug in their place, part of a picture that makes perfect sense. Then life takes us somewhere new, and suddenly our piece starts collecting new shapes and shades. It’s not a bad … Continued

Dean Obeidallah to Speak at Annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit in New York/New Jersey, October 24-25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 27, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that writer, comedian, and talk show host Dean Obeidallah will speak at the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Confirmed Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit in New York/New Jersey, October 24-25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 20, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ. “The CONNECT Empowerment Summit is more than … Continued

Disruption: Pro-Palestinian Protests in High Places

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Pro-Palestinian sentiment has reached an all time high globally as of 2025, and it’s reflected everywhere you look. Whether it’s speaking events, fashion shows, political forums, or concerts, people are making their voices heard. In particular, there’s been a growing trend in the last two years focusing … Continued

Arab Makeup Is Taking Over TikTok

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer TikTok has become a worldwide beauty stage, and Arab-inspired makeup is stealing the show. Creators use hashtags like #ArabicMakeup and #KhaleejiMakeup to display traditional looks upgraded with modern tools and methods. These viral videos are more than just tutorials; they’re expressions of identity and talent, celebrating … Continued

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