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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As a young man, I never imagined leaving my homeland behind: for me, Lebanon was the place to be. True, there was considerable corruption; we took explicit sectarian power sharing for granted. However, there were abundant freedoms, including worship, politics, business, education, and cultural expression. I had, perhaps … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer The year is 1967, tensions had been building between the State of Israel and its Arab neighbors. Much of this tension can be traced back to the 1956 Suez Crisis in Egypt. The French and British had owned and operated the Suez Canal since 1869. Gamel Abdel … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have long been an integral part of the American story. As we mark Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s a fitting moment to spotlight the journey, resilience, and achievements of Arab American communities. From early immigrants seeking refuge in the 19th century to present-day leaders in medicine, … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Another gem from Morocco’s exquisite cuisine, rice and meat balls add a new dimension to the Arab dining table. Although Morocco, for the most part, is known for its varieties of couscous and tajines, this dish is one of the country’s hidden treasures. Almost a meal-in-one, these balls mixed … Continued
In Washington, DC, the activities of the Gulf-American Arbitration Forum began today. The Commercial Arbitration Center for the GCC organizes the Forum, which witnesses high participation from elite experts and representatives of international institutions specializing in arbitration, as well as an official delegation from the GCC countries. This forum aims to enhance cooperation between the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Being thoughtless in Ukraine but cunning in the Arab Gulf, President Trump is hopefully being increasingly careful with Iran. Trump is likely to restrain Israel from attacking Iran, creating unprecedented tension with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Despite Israel’s desire for military action, President Trump is pursuing diplomacy as an … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The FIFA World Cup is the world’s largest sporting event. Every four years, 32 countries (48 in 2026) come together in the ultimate showcase of national pride in competitive sport. In 2010, FIFA, the governing body for world soccer, announced the winners of the bids for the … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian writer has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in a historical first. Mosab Abu Toha, 32, won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his essays in The New Yorker. An immigrant from Gaza currently residing in New York, Mosab’s essays gained attention based on their … Continued
By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian food has become an integral part of the New York City culinary scene, a reflection of the city’s deep diversity and immigrant history. The history of Palestinian cuisine in NYC, particularly in Brooklyn, dates back to the mid-1900s when Palestinian immigrants arrived in the US following … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, a land defined by vast deserts and coastal plains, is home to some of the most practical architectural styles in the world. Traditional Saudi architecture, particularly in regions like Najd and the Hijaz, has evolved over centuries to withstand the harsh desert climate while … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Layth Sidiq is a Grammy-nominated violinist, composer, educator, and the artistic director of the New York Arab Orchestra. Born in Iraq and raised in Jordan, in a musical household that welcomed artists from across the world, he began his violin studies at the age of four. Trained … Continued
This is the eighty-fourth 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 eighty-fourth pathbreaker is Raghida Dergham, a Lebanese American journalist, Founder and Executive Chairman of Beirut Institute, and Columnist for leading Arabic and English-language newspapers. She is one of the Arab world’s most well-known female journalists, famous as an interpreter of the Middle Eastern and American cultures and politics for her two audiences. As contributing editor John Mason highlights, Raghida is also known for her incisive analysis of President Donald Trump’s approach to world leadership and the necessity to treat his words seriously.
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