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RECAP: CONNECT Summit 2026 Unites Over 400 Guests from 24 States in a Celebration of Arab American Leadership and Culture
Nov 11, 2026
More than 400 guests from 24 states gathered for the 2026 CONNECT Arab America Empowerment Summit, held November 6–7 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia. Organized by the Arab America Foundation, the gathering brought together community leaders,(...)
No Shelter from the Storm: Winter in Gaza
Nov 11, 2026
Flooded tents of displaced Palestinians due to heavy rain in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip. © 2025 UNRWA Photo by Ashraf Amra. CC BY 3.0 vie Wikimedia Commons. By: Luma Alaraje / Arab America Contributing Writer For Palestinians in Gaza, winter(...)
Abdul El-Sayed’s Historic Victory and the Power of Arab American Participation
Nov 11, 2026
Photo: Wikipedia By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The first Muslim American ever elected to the U.S. Senate—Abdul El Sayed, is a momentous event. His triumph stands as both a cultural and historic milestone, symbolizing the resilience, talent,(...)
The Kingmakers Israel Didn’t Expect
Nov 11, 2026
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In twelve days, Middle East politics shifted. On October 27, Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out in record numbers to end Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule. On November 3, as Americans voted, President(...)
Couscous: A Unifying Yet Dividing Dish of the Maghreb
Nov 11, 2026
Photo Credit: Wikicommons By: Nadia Boughanmi / Arab America Contributing Writer Couscous is infamously linked to the Maghreb region of North Africa, that includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. All 4 of the countries have variations of the dish and(...)
Arab American Democrats Double Their Number in Congress After Historic Election
Nov 11, 2026
By Aziz Hellal / Arab America Contributing Writer On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. But the night was about more than party control. Four Arab American Democrats won seats in Congress. Despite their(...)
Understanding the Reaction to El-Sayed's Summit Remarks
Nov 10, 2026
By: Megan Guzman Abbott and Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Abdul El-Sayed's appearance at our 2026 Arab America CONNECT Empowerment Summit has sparked an online debate about Arab American identity, political representation, and national belonging! Just days after making(...)
A New Policy: Arab Americans Reclaiming a Voice in Washington
Nov 4, 2026
"Capitol Hill - Washington, DC" by VinothChandar is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By: Luma Alaraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the start of the escalated genocide in Palestine in 2023, Tariq Habash and Josh Paul defected from the(...)
Amazigh or Arab: North Africa’s Blended History
Nov 4, 2026
Photo Credit: Wikicommons By: Nadia Boughanmi / Arab America Contributing Writer North Africa, a unique region where the desert meets the sea. Lying on the northern coast of the African continent, it is home to various ethnic groups and cultural(...)
Egyptian Koshary Gains UNESCO Recognition
Nov 4, 2026
Image: Basma, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By: Connor J. Buss / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Hanno announced that UNESCO recently recognized the famous dish of Koshary. Koshary, a spicy dish closely tied(...)
We've Arrived! CONNECT Is Here! More Than 300 Expected for an Unforgettable Weekend of Arab American Empowerment!
Nov 4, 2026
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Dr. James Zogby, Seven Powerful Panels, Spectacular Arab Entertainment, Four Signature Meals, and More Than 20 Events — November 6–8 in the Washington, DC Area! WASHINGTON, DC — November 4, 2026 — The countdown is over! This(...)
Abdul El-Sayed Makes History in Michigan as Democrats Sweep Across America
Nov 4, 2026
Photo: U.S. Senate HELP Committee / Wikimedia Commons By: Megan Guzman Abbott and Aziz Hellal / Arab America Contributing Writers Decision Desk HQ called the race for El-Sayed at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. With about 75.9% of the expected vote counted,(...)5,215 Results (Page 1 of 435)