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Formula 1 Returns to the UAE at Abu Dhabi this Sunday

By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 Formula 1 season is gearing up for its final race this Sunday at Abu Dhabi’s very own Yas Marina Circuit.  The UAE has hosted the Formula 1 grid since 2009 at this venue. Since Bahrain hosted its first Grand Prix in 2004, the UAE, Saudi … Continued

Yemen’s Famous Sword: The Jambiya

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya.  It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … Continued

Greater Violence Expected against Palestinians–Especially Children–by New Far-Right Israeli Government

Palestinian children in particular have been targeted as the threat of Israel’s far right grows. Netanyahu’s decisive victory was aided by a far-right party, Religious Zionists, headed by a true zealot, Itamar Ben Gvir. He will probably be appointed public security minister. That will make him head of police, prisons and security around Jerusalem religious sites. Contributing writer, John Mason, hopes world leaders will reject Netanyahu’s oppressive approach against the Palestinians.

Kuwait / NUSACC Delegation Concludes High-Level Food Security Visit to Nebraska and Iowa

Boosting Kuwait’s Commercial Relationship with the Heartland of America Kuwait’s New Ambassador, H.E. Jasem Albudaiwi, Makes First “Road Show” Trip Across the USA The Embassy of the State of Kuwait, in partnership with the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), recently concluded a high-level trade & investment visit to Nebraska and Iowa. The … Continued

9 Arab Americans Recognized as “Trailblazers” for their Contributions to the Arab America Foundation

The Arab America Foundation was proud to honor nine exceptional Arab Americans as “Trailblazers” for their dedication to blazing new paths and making a significant impact on the mission and objectives of the organization. These individuals set an example for others to follow and made significant contributions to their communities and our community as a … Continued

NUSACC Expert Roundtable: Kuwait’s Evolving Financial Landscape

Kuwaiti Financial Leaders, Visiting Washington DC, Say “New Kuwait is Open for Business” “Kuwaiti banks are among the MENA region’s top financial institutions, with strong and growing footprints around the globe” – Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Al-Sabah, Chairman, Kuwait Banking Association Washington, DC – The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), in partnership with … Continued

QatarEnergy To Acquire 30% Stake in Lebanese Oil Exploration Block

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi confirmed in a recent statement that the state-owned energy company is seeking a 30% stake in the offshore Lebanese oil field of Qana in the Mediterranean.  As reported by Reuters, the deal will have QatarEnergy join the three-party consortium alongside French oil producer … Continued

Lebanon’s Presidential Crisis: A Cycle of Political & Economic Chaos

By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer The President Steps Down Michel Aoun, the eighty-nine year old president of Lebanon recently stepped down without a successor this week amid the country’s most dire economic crisis in years. Many Lebanese and international observers are concerned about the inevitable power vacuum as the parliament and cabinet scramble … Continued

Surveying Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Its Syncretic Influence

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq is anciently and popularly known by its Greek name ‘Mesopotamia’ meaning the land between the rivers.  Mesopotamian culture and history are important, not just to the Arab world, but to all of modern-day civilization.  Mesopotamia is … Continued

Nomads and Camels: Geographic Influences on the Bedouin Diet

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Known in Arabic as Badawi, the Bedouin people are a nomadic group in the Middle East and North Africa region known for their long and extensive history throughout the region. Bedouins reside most predominantly in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and several regions of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continued

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