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Go topBy: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Tucked beside the greenery of Beirut’s Horsh Park, the Khashokji Mosque is easy to miss at first glance. Modest in size and stripped of the ornamental flourish that defines many traditional mosques, it instead attracts attention through its simple refinements. Designed by Lebanese architect Assem Salam … Continued
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Writer Walk into a Yemeni coffee shop in Brooklyn, Dearborn, or Oakland, and you’ll know it right away. The air is heavy with the scent of freshly ground beans, perhaps cardamom or ginger dusted over them. Friends crowd around the cups, steam-blowing, elders puff slowly in armchairs, and … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The 48-team World Cup, set to be in the United States in June 2026, provides an unprecedented opportunity in qualifying. Nations that would typically never be seen qualifying have a chance to make history. Three Arab nations have officially qualified for the tournament. Of these nations making … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer A nationwide general strike and large-scale protests in support of Palestine occurred last week in Italy, marking one of the country’s most coordinated mobilizations in recent memory. The strike, which was led by activist networks and grassroots unions, brought tens of thousands of people to the … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Anyone who has been keeping up with the American news cycle understands the role of students in Palestine’s liberation. College students across the country participated in what some call the “Student Intifada”, a movement showing solidarity for Gaza. Student protests first gained national attention at Columbia in … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rare visit to New York for the UN General Assembly marked the first U.S. trip by a Syrian leader since 1967, drawing global attention. The historic visit has sparked debate across the Middle East, signaling a possible turning point in U.S. foreign policy … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When preparing this soup on our farm on the prairies of western Canada, my mother would, at times, replace the dandelion with other available greens such as spinach, Swiss chard, kohlrabi leaves, or other similar greens. Serves 10 to 12 1 cup green or brown lentils 9 cups water … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On September 11, 2001, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people in attacks that forever altered U.S. policy and global relations. These acts were unjustifiable and tragic. Yet the aftermath of 9/11 under President George W. Bush marked a turning point that launched wars abroad, pushed sweeping domestic policies, … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce a panel entitled: Unmuting Our Stories: Arab Americans in Media and the Battle for Visibility at the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 … Continued
By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer Comedy isn’t just for laughs. It’s a way of seeing. For many Arab-American comedians, satire and sketch are not just escapes, but also tools to critique Islamophobia, immigration policies, U.S. foreign policy, and identity in America. As political polarization intensifies, comedians like Mo Amer, Dean Obeidallah, Ronnie … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the ninety-fifth 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, and politics. Our ninety-fifth pathbreaker is Tony Fadell, an active investor and entrepreneur with a thirty-plus year … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Syria’s traditional architecture stands as a rich testament to centuries of cultural continuity, regional adaptation, and environmental intelligence. The country’s strategic location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Arabian, and Mesopotamian worlds has fostered a diversity of architectural expressions. Traditional Syrian buildings are not merely functional; … Continued
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