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Bahbah: Without Palestinian and Arab “Enemies,” Israel Could Self Destruct

By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Over the past decades, many believed Israel could self-destruct without their unifying focus of battling Palestinian and Arab enemies. As relations between Israel and Arab countries are warming up, and Palestinians have ceased, in the view of many Israelis, including its military and security establishments, to be … Continued

Adapting Strategies to Local Values in the Arab Market

Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab market includes a complex and dynamic economic environment that spans several cultures and countries. Global businesses must modify their tactics to align with the regional values and preferences of this market if they want to succeed in this complex environment. This adaptability is … Continued

Students for Justice in Palestine: Empowering Change through University Clubs

Photo Credits: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs By: Joanna Sawtari / Contributing Writer The Brief Background Students for Justice in Palestine, commonly referred to as SJP, is a nationally renowned club that advocates for Palestinian civilians. Students in over 200 universities across the country have joined the movement to advocate for Palestinian rights and express … Continued

How Arab Descents In Latin America Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Design Credits: Canva.com Rina Acevedo By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer Hispanic Heritage Month Every year, Latinos celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. September 15th is significant because it … Continued

Introducing UPenn MENA Magazine, Fenjan: Interview with Laila Shadid

By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Fenjan is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier publication on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, providing a media platform for MENA politics, art, and creative writing. Co-founder of Fenjan and former Arab America contributing writer, Laila Shadid, a Lebanese American, talks about what inspired her … Continued

Latin America’s Forgotten History

Old decoration in an eastern market / Photo Credits: Pexels.com/JuliaVolk By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer A Forgotten History As a Salvadorean-born Latina, year after year, we approach Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating our Independence, our culture, and our indigenous background. Certain traditions take place; visiting family members, cooking traditional dishes, spending time … Continued

Netflix to Launch Film Making Program with AFAC

Photo: Netflix By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Funds for Arts (AFAC) is a foundation that established in 2007 that supports artists and cultural projects in the Arab world. “Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process,” is a new program that was launched in collaboration with Netflix. This program will allow … Continued

The Missing Data: How the Exclusion of Arabs from the Census Undermines Equitable Healthcare

Photo Credits: Bloomberg By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Clinical research is an evolving field, gathering data from various regions within the nation in its pursuit of answers to important questions. Within this research, many statistics are collected, including information about the racial backgrounds of the participants which helps determine how the … Continued

The Arab Kitchen: Preparing Food, a Source of Mental Wellness

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer No doubt cooking can be one of the most relaxing ways to unwind and destress after a long day. Spending time chopping, slicing, baking, frying, or whatever you prefer can have a positive impact on your mental health and wellness according to a study done by Edith … Continued

Neymar Jr. Signs to Saudi Arabia Club

By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer Starting New Something is in the air for professional soccer players in Europe; they are moving to the Saudi Arabia Soccer League. Professional soccer players are signing with many of the Saudi Arabia clubs during 2023’s transfer window. From household names like Cristiano Ronaldo signing with Al … Continued

MENA vs. SWANA

Map of the MENA region. Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer The Origins of the “MENA”/”SWANA” Debate In the context of geopolitical discussions and cultural classifications, few expressions have sparked as much discourse as “MENA” and “SWANA.” These abbreviations, both indicating the vast territory spanning the Middle East and North … Continued

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