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Go topBy Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer A new film from Watermelon Pictures will soon be available in theatres nationwide. A year after its premiere, To A Land Unknown will arrive in theatres on July 11th. From Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel comes a story of displacement and tragedy in finding identity as a refugee. … Continued
This is the eighty-ninth 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 eighty-ninth pathbreaker is Mikhail Naimy, a Lebanese-born poet, novelist, and philosopher,
famous for his spiritual writings and, as contributing writer John Mason describes, one of the most widely recognized and important figures in modern Arabic literature.
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In April of 1959, the Lebanese capital of Beirut welcomed a musical legend whose visit would resonate for decades. Louis Armstrong, the renowned trumpeter and vocalist known worldwide as “Satchmo,” brought his distinctive brand of jazz to a city eager for cultural connections. More than just … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern age, the Global South and the Middle East are rising to the top of the global stage. Aiming to challenge Western hegemony, the new BRICS bloc has emerged, claiming to channel the voices of the Global South. BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday evening, the White House hosted a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This encounter, set against the backdrop of the ongoing Gaza Genocide, marks a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving relationship between the two leaders. Once represented by … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Walnuts, regarded as the oldest tree-food, appear to have originated in Persia from where they spread eastward and westward. In Mesopotamia, inscriptions from 2,000 B.C. have been found on clay tablets indicating the existence of walnut groves within the famed Hanging Gardens of Babylon and an inscription carved on … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (July 2, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2025. Forty Arab Americans from various fields and disciplines were announced. The awardees are: Hia Abdelqader, Salma Abdalla, Ziad Abdulmalik, Thafer Abu Qamir, Ranya Ahmed, Zayn Alexandre, Sahar Al-louthai, Omar Alhalabi, Ahmed … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The dust has barely settled over Iran’s bombed nuclear facilities, yet voices are already heralding a “new opportunity” for Middle East peace. In a troubling example, renowned British journalist Adam LeBor argues that “the humbling of Iran” opens pathways for peace agreements. Such analysis reveals a dangerous blind spot … Continued
This is the eighty-eighth 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 eighty-eighth pathbreaker is Huda Zoghbi, a Lebanese-born American geneticist, clinician-scientist, and a physician specializing in pediatric neurology. Contributing writer John Mason shows how her research led her and others to the discovery of the genes and genetic mechanisms responsible for several devastating neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s, Rett syndrome, and autism. Huda is celebrated by many for her collegiality and for mentoring innumerable students and fellows.
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On the evening of June 22, 2025, tragedy struck Saint Elias Greek Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood of Damascus. What should have been a peaceful Sunday Mass turned into a nightmare when a suicide bomber entered the church, killing at least 22 worshippers and injuring over … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer As Europe faces increased migration flows, one key issue is often overlooked: Middle East climate refugees in Europe, driven by climate-induced displacement from the Middle East. The region, already plagued by conflict and instability, is now one of the most vulnerable to climate change globally. Worsening … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Gold Cup is the primary soccer competition of North America’s CONCACAF federation. In the most recent editions of the tournament, a guest team from a different continent has been invited to add competition for the continental dominance of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The 2025, … Continued
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