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Go topBy: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The October 7th surprise and massive attack on Israel by Hamas militants resulted in the tragic, violent death of hundreds of innocent civilians at a scope that Israel has not witnessed in its 75 years of existence. In retaliation, Israel has unleashed its sophisticated and well-equipped war … Continued
Samira Jabeur has made headlines, she is the first Arab ranked top 10 professional tennis players in the world and ranked No. 1 in Tunisia. Samira started off as a small girl with a racket and big dreams in the small town of Ksar Hellal, Tunisia. She began playing tennis at the age of three and has trained ever since. Despite the challenges she faced she continued to play her favorite sport eventually participating in the French Open that set her dream into a lucrative career. She hopes her image and story of success motivates other Arab and Tunisian girls to never give up on their dream.
This is the eighteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our seventeenth pathbreaker, Cherien Dabis. A Palestinian American, she was born in Omaha, Nebraska, her physician father being of Palestinian descent and her mother from Salt, Jordan. She is a critically acclaimed and award winning Palestinian American film and television director, writer, and actor dedicated to telling complex authentic stories about under and misrepresented communities.
Photo Credits: One Nation UK By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America stands unwavering in its support for Palestinians during these distressing times. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the unjustifiable tragedy unfolding in the region. Each passing day witnesses the loss of innocent lives, many of which are … Continued
Media Perception. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Media bias is a subject that has garnered widespread attention in public discussions for quite some time. It’s widely acknowledged that even the most trusted and supposedly unbiased news sources often exhibit some degree of bias. But there’s a bigger problem at … Continued
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian folklore connects the history, traditions, and culture of the Palestinian’s with a rich, vibrant, and diverse tapestry. Palestinian folklore reflects the resilient and strong spirit of a people committed to preserving their history and heritage despite the numerous pressures and difficulties they face … Continued
Oman Vision 2040 and Oman-U.S. Free TradeAgreement Help to Drive Commercial Partnerships As the USA becomes Oman’s second largest foreign direct investor, two-way trade grows to $4.22 billion, the highest level ever The Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) has just completed a ten-day trade mission to Houston, Austin, and New York City. With … Continued
On October 7, the military wing of Hamas conducted an air and ground attack against Israel, taking hostages back into the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded with a complete siege on Gaza, stopping deliveries of food, water, electricity and other supplies, and carried out retaliatory air strikes. Breaking Updates Over 1,300 people in Israel and 1,799 people in Gaza have been killed. Between 100 and … Continued
WASHINGTON D.C.–Today, Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: “I am calling for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire to save countless civilian lives, no matter their faith or ethnicity. Our government must lead with compassion for all civilians. I believe in my heart that the majority of Americans want the killing and violence to stop. War crimes … Continued
MENA Climate Week 2022. Photo: Youtube By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world dealing with the consequences of climate change, the second-ever Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week opened on the 8th of October, 2023, with a resolute mission – to address the unique challenges and explore innovative solutions … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Origins of Aramaic Aramaic originates from the Arameans, an ethnic group native to Syria and southern Turkey. People spoke Aramaic all throughout the Mesopotamia and Levant region including Assyrians, Babylonians, and Phonecians. Aramaic also served as the official language of the region’s administration for centuries. Old Aramaic … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Hamas’ massive attack over the weekend on Israel was unprecedented in its scale, scope, nature, and the number of casualties it inflicted. The coordinated attack from land, sea, and air required meticulous intelligence and logistical and military planning. Israel is taken by utter surprise, and its billions … Continued
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