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Go topFor Immediate Release Washington, DC (July 2, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2025. Forty Arab Americans from various fields and disciplines were announced. The awardees are: Hia Abdelqader, Salma Abdalla, Ziad Abdulmalik, Thafer Abu Qamir, Ranya Ahmed, Zayn Alexandre, Sahar Al-louthai, Omar Alhalabi, Ahmed … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer As Europe faces increased migration flows, one key issue is often overlooked: Middle East climate refugees in Europe, driven by climate-induced displacement from the Middle East. The region, already plagued by conflict and instability, is now one of the most vulnerable to climate change globally. Worsening … Continued
Private Nathan Badeen, an immigrant from what was then Ottoman-controlled Syria, is widely recognized as the first known Syrian and Arab to give his life to the United States. He enlisted in the 18th Continental Army on January 1st, 1776. These armies are known as America’s first soldiers. His regiment played a key role in … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Let’s imagine it’s 1929 in Beirut for a moment. Amidst the city’s dusty, unpaved streets and horse-drawn carriages, you’ve caught glimpses of the Ford Model T around town. Its long, boxy form is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before—a fascinating metal carriage with windows and doors, … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Southern Italy, particularly Sicily and parts of Calabria, carry a profound legacy of Arab influence. This influence began with the Arab conquest of Sicily in the 9th century. It has left an unforgettable imprint on the region’s architecture, cuisine, language, science, and cultural identity. Despite the … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon’s modern history is deeply connected with the life and legacy of its former Prime Minister, Rafic Hariri who was a strong leader that changed the landscape and lives for many Lebanese. Coming to power in a critical moment in Lebanon’s history, he helped reconstruct many parts … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks of the medieval Muslim conquests of Europe, they might first think of the Ottoman invasions of southern and eastern Europe in the 14th century. However, another far earlier example of this can be seen on the Iberian Peninsula – and their territories there existed … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Iraq stood on the brink of transformation. Flush with newfound oil wealth, the Iraqi government under King Faisal II embarked on a grand modernization effort aimed at reshaping Baghdad into a global cultural hub. One of the most ambitious – but ultimately … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer When most fans think of the World Cup, they think of the final tournament taking place in the summer every 4 years to decide a world champion. An often overlooked part of the process is the qualifying campaign involving 211 countries across every continent. It is a … Continued
By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading to one of only three … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer While American Arabs are enraged by Israel’s territorial hegemony, the American Jewish community is confronted with daily, terrifying reminders of a rising tide of antisemitism. On both sides of the Arab-Israeli divide, only a few acknowledge their own contributions to the conflict. Self-criticism is needed to revive honest … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally … Continued
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