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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A president carries many responsibilities, but in moments of national anxiety, the country looks for a pastor in chief — someone who can steady the spirit, not inflame the fear. Last night, that moment slipped away. President Trump appeared unusually strained as he delivered what could have … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media on Arab and Arab American identity, announces virtual internship opportunities for Summer 2026. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning May/June (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital … Continued
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.
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian soccer legend Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool F.C after a historic career. Salah will go down as one of the greatest players in the history of the English Premier League. Nicknamed the “Egyptian King” by Liverpool supporters, Salah has been part of two Premier League title … Continued
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
By Mitzi Tapang / Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, March 29, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on a multi-arena campaign to strike Iran and “its proxies” with military forces that could thereby reveal the cracks within the terrorist regime. “Determined… to remove the danger from our borders…we are the ones attacking,” said Netanyahu … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A type of shepherd pie, the tajines of Tunisia are quite different than their counterparts in the other countries of North Africa. In Algeria and Morocco, tajines are usually rich stews of many varieties. Also, Tunisian tajines, unlike the ones prepared in the other parts of North Africa except … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The war with Iran has entered a transitional phase, and Washington knows it — even if significant denial persists within Israel’s leadership. Vice President J.D. Vance has quietly emerged as the administration’s chief interlocutor with Iran’s parliamentary speaker M.B. Ghalibaf — a role that signals something important: … Continued
Traditional architecture offers a powerful lens into how societies have historically responded to their environments, resources, and cultural values. From the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to the mountains of the Levant and the vast landscapes of North Africa and the Horn of Africa, each region developed distinct building styles rooted in necessity. These structures … Continued
By: Mitzi Tapang / Arab America Contributing Writer Poetry has long been part of the cultural and political landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, but often lags behind capturing the contribution of women in shaping its recognition in contemporary times. Elegiac writing, in particular, finds its grounds across Egypt and other parts of the Arab world … Continued
By London Sewell/Arab America Contributing Writer Preserving Tradition Through Food Across the United States, Syrian Refugee chefs are finding creative ways to hold on to personal traditions, their family recipes. Through pop-up restaurants, community dinners, and even catering small events, they aren’t just turning traditional meals into both a source of income, keeping their culture … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Joe Kent, President Trump’s Director of Counterterrorism abruptly resigned last week. Kent cited his belief that the US was involved in the 2026 Iran War primarily for the benefit of Israel. Kent also cited his discontent with the influence of the Israel lobby on American politics. He … Continued
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