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Go topAfrican Lion is the U.S. Africa Command’s largest and most prominent annual exercise, taking place across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia. This multinational, joint, all-domain, and multi-component event brings together over 10,000 participants from more than twenty nations, including NATO forces. The primary goal of African Lion is to enhance interoperability among participants and improve … Continued
Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout decades and countries, the healing arts have evolved in countless ways. Arab herbalism is one of the most fascinating and powerful traditions, harnessing nature’s richness while also laying the groundwork for modern medicine. Arab herbalists created hidden medicines and healing procedures that are still relevant today, drawing … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Dr. John Mason has launched a series celebrating Arab American pathbreakers across various fields, from entertainment and business to science, academia, and politics. This initiative highlights the rich diversity of Arab Americans—men and women from different ancestral backgrounds making an impact in a wide range of professions. … Continued
Image of America/Bahrain Flag. Source: Freepik Yousef Ali is a foreign exchange student from Manama, Bahrain. This year he travelled to Washington, DC to participate in a foreign exchange program called, ISE (International Student Exchange). Yousef lived in Bahrain for 18 years before travelling to America to pursue his college education. He currently still lives … Continued
By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The wind catcher, or wind tower, is a prevalent feature in the traditional architecture of various cities in the Arab World. They are typically found in settlements situated in hot and dry or hot and humid climates. They usually take the form of large chimneys in the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s hubristic plan to forcibly remove the people of Gaza to neighboring countries has drawn widespread rejection from Palestinians, the Arab world, and the international community. Even within Israel, there is some opposition to forced Palestinian displacement. Trump’s threat to push Palestinians out of Palestine appears designed to pressure Arab … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer No Other Land, a powerful Palestinian/Israeli-directed film, has made history with its Oscar nomination, marking a significant milestone for Arab cinema on the global stage. This achievement not only brings attention to the unique Palestinian narrative but also highlights the resilience, talent, and cultural richness of the … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) is a time to celebrate the rich history, contributions, and cultural influence of Arab Americans and the broader Arab world. Here’s how you can honor their legacy, embrace their heritage, and promote greater appreciation in your community, workplace, or school. For … Continued
This is the seventy-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Contributing writer John Mason, highlights our seventy-fourth pathbreaker, Ilhan Omar, is a Somali-born Muslim woman serving as the U.S. Democratic representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district since 2019. Omar is the first Somali American and the first woman of color to represent Minnesota and one of the first two Muslim women, alongside Rashida Tlaib, to serve in Congress. A staunch human rights advocate, Ilhan has vigorously opposed strong Islamophobic currents directed against her and Muslims in general.
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is an organization based in Muscat, Oman. In 2005, the SQCC was established in Washington, DC to promote Omani heritage and shed light on important issues facing Omani people. Oman and the United States … Continued
By Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The irony is stark: while Trump wages a war against migrants to the United States, he simultaneously proposes the forced migration of two million Gazans to Arab countries already overburdened with millions of refugees from Palestine, Syria, and Sudan. King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Trump … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Leyya’s artistry is a world of movement, sound, and resilience. A Syrian and Palestinian born in Detroit and now rooted in Oakland, California, her creative journey spans music, dance, and experimental performance. She founded Arab.AMP—a platform for experimental live art from the SWANA diaspora and beyond. Her … Continued
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