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Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month: Who was Ibn Battuta?
Apr 23, 2025
Photo: Ibn Battuta, Wikimedia Commons By: David Hamod / Arab America Contributing Writer June 2025 marks the 700th anniversary of Ibn Battuta’s first voyage (in 1325) from Tangier, Morocco. Widely considered the most prodigious traveler in pre-modern history, Ibn Battuta(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40-Class of 2025: Applicants Now Accepted
Apr 23, 2025
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, April 23, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for 40 Under 40--Class of 2025. Applications are now being accepted through Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12:00 Midnight(...)
Mauritania’s Traditional Architecture: At the Crossroads of Culture and Climate
Apr 23, 2025
Decorative Entrance in Oualata, Mauritania. Credit: c.hug - Wikimedia Commons - CC BY-SA 2.0 By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Mauritania, particularly in the ancient caravan towns along the trans-Saharan trade routes, showcases narrow,(...)
The Arab Coffeehouse Culture
Apr 23, 2025
Coffeehouse in Cairo, 18th Century. Wikimedia - CC BY-SA 3.0 By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab coffeehouses have long been more than just venues to sip a warm drink; they have the scent of freshly made coffee,(...)
A Tour of Arab American Enclaves Across the U.S.
Apr 23, 2025
A screenshot of the Little Arabia District in Anaheim, taken from Google Maps. Map data ©2025 Google. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are woven into the fabric of the United States, with communities found in(...)
Beyond the Labels: Redefining Autism in Arab American Narratives
Apr 23, 2025
Child coloring. Source: Pexels. CC0 By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Autism remains a largely misunderstood and stigmatized topic within many Arab American communities. Despite growing awareness globally, cultural beliefs and social expectations often frame autism as a(...)
Toward Net-Zero: How Saudi Arabia Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060
Apr 23, 2025
Saudi Arabian Oil Plant. Source: Pexels By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, historically known as one of the world’s leading oil producers, has charted a new and ambitious course toward environmental sustainability by pledging to achieve(...)
Honoring Pope Francis
Apr 23, 2025
Portrait of Pope Francis (2021) by Presidenza della Repubblica, www.quirinale.it, CC Source: WikkiCommons By: Rena Elhessen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America joins Catholics across the globe and people of all faiths in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. A(...)
Nuclear Talks with Iran will Need Real Statesmanship
Apr 23, 2025
Photo Pexels: By Engin Akyurt By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer On Saturday, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, met in Rome with President Trump's Middle East and Ukraine envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a second round of negotiations over Iran's nuclear(...)
Piano Concerto- A Poem by Nizar Qabbani
Apr 23, 2025
Syrian Poet Nizar Qabbani, Photo Source: By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is.(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Rana Dajani
Apr 23, 2025
Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the eightieth 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,(...)
Coconut Rolled Dates – Stuffed
Apr 18, 2025
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the lands where civilization began, the date palm is believed to be the oldest food plant known to man. The fruit, which is exceedingly rich and nourishing, is ideal for the daily diet. (...)4,559 Results (Page 3 of 380)