Loading ...From Oz to Riyadh: “Wicked” Arrives in Saudi Arabia
In this article, Arab America contributing writer Emma Campbell explores how Wicked’s first Middle East production in Riyadh marks a significant cultural moment for Saudi Arabia.
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Trump Somali Attacks are Part of a Larger Campaign against Arabs
Since President Trump’s initial introduction to politics, anti-immigration rhetoric has been a cornerstone of his campaign strategy. Trump’s first presidential campaign centered around a proposed border wall on the Mexico-US border. Trump’s second administration has centered on mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Major cities have been targeted with ICE raids. The MAGA wing of the … Continued
Can Israel and Lebanon Break the Cycle of Conflict?
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In armed conflict, victory is often mistakenly measured by the destruction inflicted on the enemy—not the long-term interests of the warriors. This narrow view, now, threatens to pull Lebanon and Israel into yet another devastating conflagration. Prime Minister Netanyahu is thrilled that Israel’s military forces have overperformed over the … Continued
Tunisian Spaghetti – Ma’karuna Tunisiya
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In both Tunisia and Libya Italian influences in their kitchens are profound. Hence, pasta dishes such as this one are found to some extent in their cuisines. Food historians generally agree that it was the Arabs who introduced dried pasta into Europe via Sicily. A dried product, it was … Continued
The Feast of Santa Barbara: A 2,000-Year Palestinian Tradition That Traveled the Globe
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Every December 4th, Palestinian Christians, and many other orthodox Christians throughout the Levant, Greece, and Eastern Europe, prepare a sweet, fragrant porridge called Burbara. To outsiders, the dish may seem like a simple winter comfort food. But for those who grew up in the hills of Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Ramallah, … Continued
The New Pope’s First Trip
By Robert Jackson/Arab America Contributing Writer The first overseas trip by a pope is always an important one. Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey, Lebanon, and the destinations within reflects the priorities of his papacy. His itinerary included interfaith ceremonies, visiting holy sites, meeting heads of state, and of course, greeting the people crowding to … Continued
Bil’in: A Symbol of Freedom Against the Wall
By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Palestinian village of Bil’in, just outside Ramallah, a powerful grassroots movement has challenged the Israeli Separation Barrier for over two decades. Led by local residents, the Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall has become a symbol of Arab resilience and nonviolent resistance. In this analysis, … Continued
Reclaiming Deep Roots: The Arab World’s Revival of Indigenous Heritage
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer An interesting cultural change is occurring throughout the Arab world, one that looks not only to Islamic or Arab nationalist identity but also much deeper back to the pre-Islamic and indigenous civilizations that moulded the oldest histories of the region. These ancient cultures, from the Sabaeans … Continued
Why Trump’s Ukraine Gambit Will Repeat His Gaza Mistakes
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As the Trump administration pivots from its faltering Gaza ceasefire to an overambitious Ukraine peace proposal, a troubling pattern emerges: the same transactional diplomatic team is applying roughly the same approach to two fundamentally different conflicts. The initial promise of the Gaza plan seemed compelling: the cessation of heavy … Continued
Eggplant Tortilla – Tortilla de Berenjena
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most important new vegetable crops introduced by the Arabs to the Iberian Peninsula and later to Sicily was the eggplant. Four varieties were grown in Spain: the ‘local’, the Cordoban, the Egyptian and the Syrian, all attesting to its popularity as a cooking ingredient. The Arabs … Continued
Arab Americans in Technology: A Journey of Identity, Hope, and Possibility
By: Ray Milhem / Arab America Contributing Writer Across the United States, Arab Americans have quietly and powerfully shaped the technologies that define modern life. They have built systems that secure our digital world, designed engines that drive innovation, and led teams that imagine the future. But behind the patents, products, and platforms lies something … Continued
A Different Saudi Perspective
By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, recently visited the White House on November 18. Their discussions ignited debates over the future of US-Saudi-Israeli cooperation. With the genocide in Gaza intensifying regional instability, political strains have rippled across the region. With the United States’ foreign policy narratives … Continued
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