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America’s Return to Negotiations with Iran — A Bit of Good News?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterIran has recently backed away from the brink of a major regional war. The US and Iran are starting formal talks to resolve the tension that has prevailed since President Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement in 2018. On Saturday, Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy for the … Continued

The Art of Arab Storytelling: One Thousand and One Nights

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Storytelling has deep roots in Arab society, stretching back thousands of years through oral traditions, poetry, and intricate folktales. One of the most important works to emerge from this rich legacy is One Thousand and One Nights. This collection of stories has captivated audiences for centuries and … Continued

“I Always Return to My Roots”: 40 Minutes with Dina Amin

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Dina Amin is a Palestinian filmmaker and musician whose work explores identity, memory, and home. Rooted in her experiences growing up in Palestine, Dina blends documentary, experimental film, and genre-fluid music to tell deeply personal stories. Now based in Los Angeles, she continues to draw inspiration from … Continued

Arab Style, American Streets: The New Fashion Frontier

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American-owned streetwear brands have emerged as powerful platforms for cultural expression and identity. Blending modern fashion with traditional Arab symbols, language, and political messages, these businesses challenge stereotypes and reclaim narratives. Urban streetwear has long been a way to craft a visual identity—using fashion to honor … Continued

The Unsung Heroes of the Titanic –”Abtaal Majhuuluun”

By: Leila Salloum Elias / Arab America Contributing Writer For the Syrians who set sail on the Titanic, the promise of economic prosperity and a secure future lay beyond the Atlantic. Hailing from various villages, towns, and cities of what was then Syria, they held onto the hope that what lay ahead would offer something … Continued

Chickpea and Burghul Kubba

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Kubba is one of the best-known dishes in the eastern Arab world and the Arabs of the Middle East consider it, in all it various types, as the epitome of all food.  Yet, no matter what type of kubba, whether one based on meat or one of vegetable, all … Continued

When Lebanon Manufactured Its Own Vinyl Records

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Before the Lebanese Civil War began in 1975, Lebanon manufactured its own vinyl records. One of the largest local companies producing them was the Société Libanaise Du Disque (SLD). As a major cultural institution, SLD played a central role in preserving, promoting, and advancing Lebanese music … Continued

Keeping Sudanese Folktales Alive in the Diaspora

By: Hana Baba / Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up in the U.S. as a Sudani kid, like most diaspora kids, we lived with feet in two worlds.  At home, it was very Sudani- from the food to the smells of bakhoor, to the sounds of Sudani music and the Sudanese Arabic we spoke. And … Continued

“Connect with Your Roots”: 40 Minutes with Firas Zreik

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Firas Zreik’s musical journey is one of passion, tradition, and exploration. A Palestinian composer and qanun player, he blends the rich sounds of Arabic music with influences from jazz and beyond. Raised in a family of musicians, Firas was immersed in music from a young age, which … Continued

Gibran Kahlil Gibran 94 Years After His Death

By Rena Elhessen / Arab American Contributing Writer Gibran Kahlil Gibran continues to be one of the most popular names in the Arab world despite his passing over 94 years ago. Known for his contributions to Arabic poetry and literature, his work remains a pillar of Arab American diasporic writing. His exploration of Arab American … Continued

Alabín, Alabán: When Arabismo Dances Through Gitano Flamenco

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab American Contributing Writer After the colonization of Moors in Iberia of what lasted about 800 years, it’s by no surprise that we see influences of Arab artifacts, architecture, and cultural habits integrated in Spanish culture making the South of Spain, particularly fascinating for tourists, including visiting one of the 8 … Continued

President Aoun, Beware of Washington’s Embrace

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The US has a knack for partnering with leaders who pursue unrealistic dreams. The Arab world has learned a clear lesson: if the United States chooses to embrace you, you will likely end up the loser. Last week, Morgan Ortagus, the United States’ Deputy Special Envoy for Middle … Continued

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