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The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Refugees

By: Tara Gerashi and Mikaela Bell / Arab America Contributing Writers Imagine your home country disintegrates into violence. You gather your children and flee for your lives. Against all odds, you survive the conflict and the border crossings to move to a new country and are likely forced to move again. You learn new languages, … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—First in a Series: Rami Malek

This is the first in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series will include personalities from entertainment, science, academia, and politics, among other arenas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of females and males, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. John Mason, contributing writer, presents as the first pathbreaker case, illustrious Egyptian American actor Rami Malek.

Arab Americans in the Revolutionary War

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The American Revolutionary War, which took place between 1775 and 1783, was one of the most significant historical events in world history that eventually led to the formation of the United States. The war is famously associated with founding fathers and iconic figures such as George Washington, … Continued

Qatar’s New Structure Following the World Cup

By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer For the first time, the world witnessed an Arab country hosting the World Cup on 20, November 2022, with Qatar hosting it in a small country with a population of 3 million. This hosting had a great resonance in the world, and the world did not stop … Continued

Arab Designers Steal the Spotlight at the Jordanian Royal Wedding

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The wedding of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan to now Princess Rajwa al Saif was one of the most highly anticipated events in the Arab world. Occurring early this month, the wedding was attended by dignitaries, leaders, and royals worldwide. Attendees rose to the occasion … Continued

The History of Zaatar And a Zaatar Cheesy Delight Recipe

Contributing writer Menal Elmaliki shares what is Zataar, the famous Middle Eastern spice, as well as its history and its importance in the region. Zatar is as popular in the region as ketchup is in America to those who aren’t from the region. What’s special about zatar is the thyme that it is used for, a wild thyme that grows in the Mediterranean and middle eastern region used in their cuisine, spread on bread and eaten with olive oil. Zatar traces back to biblical times and has a reputation being brain food.

U.S. Needs More Focus on its Most Important M.E. Allies—Israel and Saudi Arabia—but not at the expense of the Palestinians

During a recent trip to the M.E. by NY Times columnist Thomas Friedman, he avers that the country exhibits “the threat to Israel’s original aspiration to be both a Jewish state and a democratic one is now so profound, posed by an extremist government trying to crush the independence of Israel’s Supreme Court.” In Saudi Arabia, he sees “the societal transformations being imposed from the top down by the iron-fisted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (M.B.S.)…” as profound. John Mason, contributing writer, assesses the NYTimes report in the context of occupied Palestinians and how they might fare in an Israeli-Saudi détente.

Makmoura: Irbid City’s Famous Dish

Historical Relevance It is possible to trace the origins of Makmoura back to the ancient city of Irbid. Each family has added its own special touch to the recipe as it has been handed down through the decades. This meal is frequently made for special events, family get-togethers, and neighborhood festivals and has grown to … Continued

The Life of Comedian and Actor Michael Batayeh

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 1st Michael Batayeh passed away at his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He passed away in what was labeled by a police incident report as “asphyxia hanging.” Batayeh was an Arab American actor and comedian who made remarkable contributions to the repertoire of Arab Americans in … Continued

United States Seeing Unprecedented Growth in Arabic Speakers

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The United States has always boasted a radiant tapestry of diverse cultures and multilingual identities. This shining reality is becoming increasingly apparent with the flourishing influx of Arabic speakers in recent years.  The substantial increase in the population of Arabic-speaking individuals emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging and … Continued

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