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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab American Contributing Writer President Trump is doing business and promising peace. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister is expanding the war and promising victory. In a four-day visit to three Arab Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) last week, President Trump made business deals worth at least 700 billion … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer In 1607, King James VI of Scotland introduced a scheme in which English and Scottish Protestant settlers would receive confiscated land in the Irish county of Ulster. The Protestant Church of Ireland was established in the region, alienating much of the native Catholic population of the county. … Continued
By: Lama Obeid / Arab America Contributing Writer As the crisis in Gaza deepens and the humanitarian needs grow, many have turned to creative and sustainable ways to offer support—moving beyond one-time donations. Writers, poets, and publishers are responding by creating books that document and reflect on the situation through essays, poetry, and art. In … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Hisham Matar? The end of this year will mark 15 years since the start of the Arab Spring, a regional progressive social movement. The movement was initially sparked by the self-immolation of Tunisian vendor Mohamed Bouazizi. Governments throughout the Middle East were forced to reckon … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cannes Film Festival 2025 has passed, bringing representation and stories to the big screen. In a first for the festival, a Western film institute representing the Arab world hosted an all-female panel. The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) hosted the panel meant to spotlight acclaimed … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first major international trip of his second term. After Riyadh, he will travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. By all indications, he will focus more on business than politics, but there will still be some opportunities for Trump’s hosts … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer It has been a year since the nation witnessed the rise of student protests against the University’s fiscal involvement in the on-going Israel-Hamas war. Following continued discontent with university policy and investments, students turned to encampments as a form of protest. The first of these encampments emerged … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer It may sound a bit out of the ordinary at first, but could it be that we had a close chance of getting our first North African Pope? It sure can! López Romero, born in Spain in 1952, joined the Salesian order and was appointed Archbishop of … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Somali architecture is a diverse and vibrant blend of ancient customs, Islamic influences, and contemporary designs. From prehistoric burial monuments to modern-day skyscrapers, the architectural landscape of Somalia illustrates its complex historical trajectory and cultural exchanges. Ancient Architectural Legacy In Somalia’s ancient past, architecture was primarily … Continued
By: Mariam Aburdeineh / Arab America Contributing Writer Maintaining your cultural identity is even more important when you are away from your homeland, says Simon Sakkab, Palestinian American author of the 2023 children’s alphabet book Palestine A to Z. “[Palestinian] survival and existence are bound to our history, heritage, and culture,” he said. “It is … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Wanees Zarour is a Palestinian composer, violinist, oud, and buzuq player based in Chicago. Born and raised in Ramallah, he was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by a family of music lovers. Over the past two decades, he’s become a central figure in Chicago’s … Continued
Your Holiness, On behalf of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), its President, Board of Directors, and the devoted Palestinian Christian community, I extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations on your election as the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. We lift our prayers with joy and reverence, asking the Lord to … Continued
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