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Lemon Kubba Dumpling – Kubbat Laymoon Hamid

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Kubba being one of the most popular dishes throughout the Arab Middle East is served in a variety of ways. Raw, baked, fried, or even boiled, its mixture of ingredients with the main ingredient being burghul, have contributed to its important status. This version stands out from among the … Continued

Celebrating Pathbreakers for National Arab American Heritage Month

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Dr. John Mason has launched a series celebrating Arab American pathbreakers across various fields, from entertainment and business to science, academia, and politics. This initiative highlights the rich diversity of Arab Americans—men and women from different ancestral backgrounds making an impact in a wide range of professions. … Continued

How Should the Arab States Respond to Trump’s Plan for Gaza?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s hubristic plan to forcibly remove the people of Gaza to neighboring countries has drawn widespread rejection from Palestinians, the Arab world, and the international community. Even within Israel, there is some opposition to forced Palestinian displacement. Trump’s threat to push Palestinians out of Palestine appears designed to pressure Arab … Continued

Palestinian/Israeli-directed Film “No Other Land” lands Oscar Nomination

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer No Other Land, a powerful Palestinian/Israeli-directed film, has made history with its Oscar nomination, marking a significant milestone for Arab cinema on the global stage. This achievement not only brings attention to the unique Palestinian narrative but also highlights the resilience, talent, and cultural richness of the … Continued

Culture Shift: Bahraini Exchange Student’s Life in America

Image of America/Bahrain Flag. Source: Freepik Yousef Ali is a foreign exchange student from Manama, Bahrain. This year he travelled to Washington, DC to participate in a foreign exchange program called, ISE (International Student Exchange). Yousef lived in Bahrain for 18 years before travelling to America to pursue his college education. He currently still lives … Continued

The Wind Catcher: Lessons From Traditional Arab Architecture

By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The wind catcher, or wind tower, is a prevalent feature in the traditional architecture of various cities in the Arab World. They are typically found in settlements situated in hot and dry or hot and humid climates. They usually take the form of large chimneys in the … Continued

How the Ottoman Empire Shaped Morocco (or didn’t)

By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Geographic Barriers and Strategic Isolation One of the primary reasons for the Ottomans’ failure to subjugate Morocco was geography. Unlike Algeria, Tunisia, or Libya—regions that were accessible from Ottoman-controlled Egypt or Anatolia—Morocco’s location created natural barriers to Ottoman expansion. The Atlas Mountains and the vast Sahara Desert acted … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Riyad Mansour

This is the seventy-fifth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-fifth pathbreaker, Dr. Riyad Mansour, is a Ramallah-born Palestinian American who has been a champion of Palestinian rights and presently serves as the third Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations. Contributing writer John Mason underscores Mansour’s total devotion to the Palestinian cause.

Ways to Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in Your Organization, School and Community

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) is a time to celebrate the rich history, contributions, and cultural influence of Arab Americans and the broader Arab world. Here’s how you can honor their legacy, embrace their heritage, and promote greater appreciation in your community, workplace, or school. For … Continued

Rich Lamb Pottage – Harees

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A very popular dish in all the Arab Gulf countries, harees, a food as old as time, is one of the traditional dishes in the Arabian Peninsula. Versions of it remain popular in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq.  Wheat is the most common ingredient but in some areas, rice … Continued

Immune Boosting Lebanese Style Chicken Noodle Soup

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As we still have a few more cold months before spring and summer, there is nothing more comforting than a cozy bowl of homemade soup. While making the broth from scratch is always optimal, many people don’t have time to simmer a broth for hours during their busy schedules. … Continued

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