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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Kareem El-Badry

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This is the one-hundred and first 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. John Mason, contributing writer, highlights our one-hundred and first pathbreaker, Kareem El-Badry, an Egyptian American astrophysicist known for his discovery of hidden stars and black holes. He is a recent winner of the MacArthur ‘genius’ award and is a proud member of a long line of astronomers dating to the period of medieval Arab and Islamic astronomy.

The Legend of Pumpkin Kibbeh: A Lebanese Twist For Thanksgiving

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By: 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

The Arab Ocean Economy

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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

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Amal Alamuddin Clooney

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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.

The King-Crane Commission: Early Arab Self-Determination?

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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

Gulf Countries Aim to Develop Arabic AI for Education: Opportunities and Challenges

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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

Arab Leaders Can’t Buy Security from Washington

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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

Artichoke and Pea Stew

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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 Announces Spring 2026 Virtual Internship Opportunities

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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

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Jack Shaheen

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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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