Loading ...Why U.S. Foreign Policy Doesn’t Understand the Arab World
U.S. involvement in the Arab world has been incredibly costly for limited positive results. The culprit? An inability to learn from mistakes.
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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
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Kareem El-Badry
This is the one-hundred and first 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. John Mason, contributing writer, highlights our one-hundred and first pathbreaker, Kareem El-Badry, an Egyptian American astrophysicist known for his discovery of hidden stars and black holes. He is a recent winner of the MacArthur ‘genius’ award and is a proud member of a long line of astronomers dating to the period of medieval Arab and Islamic astronomy.
The Legend of Pumpkin Kibbeh: A Lebanese Twist For Thanksgiving
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Long ago, when the mountains of northern Lebanon were dotted with stone houses and terraced fields, Roman patrols moved through the region searching for rebels who refused to bow to imperial taxes. One small village—perched high above the Qadisha Valley—was home to farmers, shepherds, and an especially clever group … Continued
The Arab Ocean Economy
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the world’s most strategically important oceanic footprints is found in the Arab world. Arab states, which span the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean, rely significantly on coastal resources and maritime routes to power their economy. For centuries, trade, political power, … Continued
Arab Leaders: Publicly Critical of Israel, Privately Making Deals
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer One day, Israel might become an integral part of the Middle East, but only if the Jewish state abandons its colonial approach to state building. Arab-Israeli relations must be transparent and sensitive to injustice. While millions of Arabs watch Gaza’s destruction with growing outrage, their leaders quietly … Continued
A Profile of Every Arab Nation That Has Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place at the Kennedy Center, Washington DC on December 5th. The 48 qualified teams will be placed at random into 12 groups of 4 teams, each group will play a round robin format of 3 matches against … Continued
Gulf Countries Aim to Develop Arabic AI for Education: Opportunities and Challenges
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer To support their quickly developing education sectors, Gulf nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, have stepped up efforts in recent years to develop sophisticated Arabic-language artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is a reflection of a larger dedication to global competitiveness, cultural … Continued
Arab Leaders Can’t Buy Security from Washington
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab leaders, facing persistent insecurity at home, continue to look outward for protection. They have lately been flocking to Washington, seeking assurances of security and prosperity. Over the past two months, President Trump has met with a series of Arab leaders and dignitaries: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi … Continued
Artichoke and Pea Stew
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Both the English name artichoke and the Italian carciofo are derived from the Arabic khurshuf. The Arabs introduced this vegetable into Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula and from these lands its cultivation spread to the rest of Europe. Hence, its name in most European languages is derived from Arabic. … Continued
Ms Rachel: From Kids’ Educator to Advocate for Children in Palestine
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Ms Rachel, also known as Rachel Accurso, is well-known worldwide for her upbeat instructional toddler videos on YouTube. Children learn language, songs, and social skills in a fun and safe environment thanks to her program Songs for Littles. However, Ms Rachel has recently gained recognition for … Continued
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