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Go topBy: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Long ago, when the mountains of northern Lebanon were dotted with stone houses and terraced fields, Roman patrols moved through the region searching for rebels who refused to bow to imperial taxes. One small village—perched high above the Qadisha Valley—was home to farmers, shepherds, and an especially clever group … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the world’s most strategically important oceanic footprints is found in the Arab world. Arab states, which span the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean, rely significantly on coastal resources and maritime routes to power their economy. For centuries, trade, political power, … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer One day, Israel might become an integral part of the Middle East, but only if the Jewish state abandons its colonial approach to state building. Arab-Israeli relations must be transparent and sensitive to injustice. While millions of Arabs watch Gaza’s destruction with growing outrage, their leaders quietly … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving in the United States is totally ingrained in the nation’s cultural fabric. Known for Apple Pie, Turkey, Stuffing, Football, Family. Unlike other major holidays in the United States like Christmas, and Easter, there isn’t a particular religious affiliation with the holiday like the others. Thanksgiving presents … Continued
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.
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer It is 1919. In the wake of the First World War and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, there was varied discussion on what was to become of the Middle East. The victorious Allied Powers deliberated on what was to become of the territory. Whereas Britain and … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place at the Kennedy Center, Washington DC on December 5th. The 48 qualified teams will be placed at random into 12 groups of 4 teams, each group will play a round robin format of 3 matches against … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer To support their quickly developing education sectors, Gulf nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, have stepped up efforts in recent years to develop sophisticated Arabic-language artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is a reflection of a larger dedication to global competitiveness, cultural … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab leaders, facing persistent insecurity at home, continue to look outward for protection. They have lately been flocking to Washington, seeking assurances of security and prosperity. Over the past two months, President Trump has met with a series of Arab leaders and dignitaries: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Both the English name artichoke and the Italian carciofo are derived from the Arabic khurshuf. The Arabs introduced this vegetable into Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula and from these lands its cultivation spread to the rest of Europe. Hence, its name in most European languages is derived from Arabic. … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media on Arab and Arab American identity, announces virtual internship opportunities for Spring 2026. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December/January (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 the ninety-ninth 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 ninety-ninth pathbreaker, American scholar, author, and activist, Jack Shaheen, dedicated his life to challenging and exposing racial and ethnic stereotypes of Arabs in film and television. Contributing writer John Mason underscores how his work aimed to dismantle the negative portrayals of Arabs and Muslims in American media. He died on July 9, 2017 (aged 81) in Charleston, South Carolina.
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