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The Mahjar Movement of the Americas

Jul 31, 2024

Members of the Pen League in 1920. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer There have been a variety of cultural movements in the Arab world – both in the Middle East and in North Africa.(...)

Berenike: Secrets of an Ancient Trade Hub

Jul 31, 2024

Source: the official website of the Berenike project. This image shows newly discovered findings and items at Berenike Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt's Red Sea coast, has captured the attention(...)

Justin Amash: Championing Arab American Interests in US Senate Race

Jul 31, 2024

Photo: Facebook On August 6, Arab Americans in Michigan will have the opportunity to vote for a Palestinian-Syrian American, Justin Amash, in the primary election for the US Senate — sending a powerful message about the importance of the Arab American(...)

Belal Muhammad: Remember the Name

Jul 31, 2024

Belal Muhammad in 2023. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Belal Muhammad, a prominent figure in mixed martial arts (MMA), has captured the attention of fans worldwide with his exceptional skills, resilience, and(...)

“Kawkab America”: The First Arab American Newspaper

Jul 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that(...)

Netanyahu’s Triumphalism Clashes with Ceasefire Process

Jul 31, 2024

Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Disclaimer: This article was written before the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier today. Haniyeh, who had been engaged in internationally-brokered ceasefire talks, was killed shortly after attending(...)

7 Female Icons Defining The Arab World

Jul 31, 2024

Photo: Wikipedia By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America looks at the controversy and fascination surrounding the role of women in Arab societies by showcasing notable women from the medieval to the modern era. Despite pervasive gender(...)

Reconciliation in China? The History Fatah-Hamas Conflict

Jul 31, 2024

Gaza in 2007. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer After the Oslo Accords of the mid-1990s, a single Palestinian government under the Fatah party had control of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. But when(...)

From Gaza to Gold: How Palestinian Athletes are Competing Against All Odds

Jul 31, 2024

Flags Across Street. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the turbulent conditions in their homeland, Palestinian athletes are prepared to compete. Upon their arrival in Paris, they were greeted with flowers and gifts from(...)

14 July Revolution Iraq (1958)

Jul 31, 2024

Some of the leaders of the 14 July Revolution. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 14 July Revolution, which happened in Iraq in 1958, is regarded as a watershed point in Arab history. This(...)

Sayadieh: The Classic Fish and Rice Dish Of the Levant

Jul 30, 2024

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Sayadieh, a dish renowned for its exquisite blend of flavors and textures, holds a significant place in the culinary traditions of the Levant region, particularly in Lebanon and the coastal regions of Palestine like(...)

U.S. Exports to the Arab World Jump By 12 Percent to $65.3 Billion

Jul 30, 2024

MENA Region is Buffeted by Geopolitical Tensions, Economic Diversification, Evolving Energy Markets, and Escalating Impacts of Climate Change According to data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. goods exports to the Arab world jumped 12 percent to(...)