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Who are the World’s Wealthiest Arabs?

By: Arab America Contributing Writer/ Alana Rehman The wealthiest people in the world have had a challenging year; there are now 2,668 billionaires worldwide, down from 2,755 in 2021. This year, 236 new people joined the list, and 329 left. Global billionaires’ combined net worth in 2022 was $12.7 trillion, down from $13.1 trillion in … Continued

Meet the Arab Changemakers Featured in the 2023 Forbes 30 under 30 List

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Forbes 30 Under 30 List in North America highlights 600 of the most influential leaders and changemakers across 20 fields, ranging from social impact to science to marketing and advertising. Published annually, the list honors 30 people within each category, of which no one is above … Continued

Syria Held Hostage by the U.S.A. and its Allies

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Perhaps the most agonizing experience for a family, for any bystander, even for humanitarian professionals, is a double tragedy—a death or calamity where they are refused access, where they are forced to helplessly witness suffering, unable to offer succor. This is surely what faces millions of … Continued

Bahbah: The Attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar and her Removal from the House’s Foreign Affairs Committee is Unjustifiable

By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist On Thursday, February 2nd, Republicans in the House of Representatives showed their ugly face by voting unanimously to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, from her seat in the House’s Foreign Affairs Committee. This was not an unprecedented action in the US Congress. Sadly, when Democrats and … Continued

Why is Gold Jewelry So Vital to Arab Culture?

By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the Arab world and the diaspora, gold jewelry is seen as an essential part of Arab culture. Often adorning Arab women, gold jewelry has become a quintessential aspect of being Arab, from wearing simple pieces on a daily basis to large, ornate ones for weddings and … Continued

Black History Month: Connections with the Arab World and a Joint Push for Progression

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Black History Month is a period for acknowledging and remembering all the positive impacts and accomplishments African Americans have had and continue to contribute to the United States and abroad. This month’s theme, “Black Resistance,” recognizes the history behind African Americans and their battles with adversity and … Continued

Al-Namrood: The Metal Band Protesting the Saudi Arabian Government

By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer When one typically thinks of metal music, the images that come to mind are pale Scandinavians in black clothing, burning churches, and Satanic imagery. Over the years, metal has spread beyond the fjords into the various corners of the world as a means to communicate the frustrations … Continued

Jumana Manna Telling Arab Stories at MoMA PS1

By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent thursdays are always accompanied by light rain in New York City. I was in the rain, coming down harder and harder. The sound of the rain hitting the floor urged me to pick up the pace. I desperately longed to enter a warm, dry, peaceful world. … Continued

Lessons Learned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer As we begin a new year and reflect on the past one, we recognize the 2022 World Cup as an important moment for Arabs across the globe. Hosted by an Arab country for the first time ever, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar garnered incredible publicity as … Continued

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