The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America’s top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently organized a business luncheon on the sidelines of the U.S. – Oman Strategic Dialogue. Luncheon participants included senior officials from the U.S. Government and the Government of Oman, as well as business leaders … Continued
By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East and North Africa, stigma around mental health has been a major problem. Many individuals avoid talking about it out of social pressure and fear of being judged. Women are especially vulnerable to this stigmatization as they are frequently silenced because of abusive sexual … Continued
Oman Vision 2040 and Oman-U.S. Free TradeAgreement Help to Drive Commercial Partnerships As the USA becomes Oman’s second largest foreign direct investor, two-way trade grows to $4.22 billion, the highest level ever The Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) has just completed a ten-day trade mission to Houston, Austin, and New York City. With … Continued
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
Emirati woman picks up medication delivery from the drone technology, “Robot Doc” in Dubai. Picture credits to Screen Grab, Gulf News. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Turning healthcare around Healthcare technology is not an unfamiliar phrase and it has become a focal point of discussion in many hospitals across the world. Some … Continued
By Raed Al-Naser / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to our society, culture, and history. As we celebrate this month, it is important to take a closer look at the health of Arab Americans. A population whose health needs and risks … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Yale University is the third-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, established 320 years ago in 1701. Part of a select group of private, mostly out of reach institutions for many, one might be inclined to gamble on Yale having had at least a single … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, and with the advancements of the COVID-19 vaccine, an interesting new trend in diplomacy is emerging throughout the region. In recent weeks, countries in the Arab World (like much of the rest … Continued
By: Theo Stamatis/Arab America Contributing Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted communities all over the world. It has caused an enormous strain on families and exhausted the efforts of frontline workers who are working to fight back against the virus. Despite the damage that is being done by the pandemic, there is hope as a … Continued
SOURCE: ALLGOV BY: STEVE STRAEHLEY When President Donald Trump had to find another Secretary of Health and Human Services after Tom Price resigned in disgrace after less than eight months in office, he turned again to Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana gang. In one of its members, Alex Azar, Trump has another corporate executive who will be … Continued
Bushra Rahameed and her 10-year-old daughter Leeandra Sofi are Iraqi refugees who rely on Medicaid expansion for health coverage. “Every day I would pray that my kids don’t get sick,” she said of life before the Affordable Care Act. (photo by Elaine Cromie for Vox) By: Sarah Kliff Source: VOX When she lived in Baghdad, Bushra … Continued
By Boston College Medical Express A group of epidemiologists are advocating for the increased visibility of, and focus on, Arab Americans in discussions about mental and physical health issues in the U.S., in an article published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. “There is no checkbox for Arab/Middle Eastern origin in medical and public … Continued
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