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Lebanon Faces Israel’s Occupation and Hezbollah’s Intransigence
Jul 8, 2026
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is feeling very nervous: "I am not fond of Israel … I am telling those who oppose this framework that I am waiting for any solution or agreement(...)
The Cloth We Are Made Of: Puerto-Rican Artist Witnesses Gaza
Jul 8, 2026
Photo of the exhibition booklet by Rami Balin By Rami Balin / Arab America Contributing Writer Centuries ago, in the Middle Ages, gauze (or qazz), the raw silk fabric produced in Palestine and originally used in clothing, drapery and surgical(...)
Artichoke and Tomato Salad
Jul 6, 2026
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In about the 14th century, artichokes became somewhat well-known, especially in Italy where they became popular for making soups. Today, in Europe, almost all the languages derive their name for artichokes from(...)
When Security Becomes Occupation: Rethinking America’s Role in the Middle East
Jul 1, 2026
Photo: Wikipedia--US President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 2025 By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer For more than a century, American engagement in the Middle East centered on schools, hospitals,(...)
What the Three Elected Pro-Palestine Candidates in New York Mean
Jul 1, 2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By: Connor J. Buss / Arab America Contributing Writer Eyes are turning to New York once again as three democratic socialist candidates campaigned in open support of Palestine… and won.(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Alixa Naff
Jul 1, 2026
Photo: Arab American National Museum By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the 127th article in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features figures from entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia,(...)
Morocco Makes History Again—Can Egypt and Algeria Follow?
Jul 1, 2026
Photo by Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Aziz Hellal / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco once again captured the attention of football fans around the world with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, locking in(...)
Ya'sama -Lemon Sherbet
Jun 30, 2026
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer History records that during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid (8th to 9th), the caliph used to have runners bring ice from the mountains of Lebanon so that he(...)
NUSACC Supports Iraq Higher Education Roadshow to the United States
Jun 25, 2026
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – recently completed a historic U.S. roadshow in support of higher education in the Republic of Iraq.(...)
Barazek: The Ancient Sesame Cookie That Captured the Middle East
Jun 24, 2026
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Some cookies are trendy while other cookies become part of a culture. Barazek belongs firmly in the second category. Covered in a shimmering blanket of toasted sesame seeds on one side and crowned with(...)
When Brands Learn Arabic: How Global Companies Translate Themselves for Arab Consumers
Jun 24, 2026
Photo by Bent Van Aeken on Unsplash By Shayla Frank / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2019, a sneaker became a scandal. Nike’s Air Max 270 had been one of its biggest hits, until a customer noticed that the curving(...)
After Two Matches: Which Arab Teams Still Have a Real Chance in the 2026 World Cup?
Jun 24, 2026
Photo by YantsImages, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Aziz Hellal / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2026 FIFA World Cup has quickly become a major reality check for Arab football. After just two matches, the group stage has drawn(...)5,117 Results (Page 5 of 427)