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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Joseph Massad

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This is the fifty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our fifty-seventh pathbreaker is Joseph Massad, a Palestinian American, and esteemed professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Arab Politics, and Intellectual History at Columbia University. Contributing writer, John Mason, shares with the reader Massad’s strong pro-Palestinian perspective has become the object of criticism from many quarters, most of which derives from extreme pro-Israel supporters.

U.S. Exports to the Arab World Jump By 12 Percent to $65.3 Billion

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MENA Region is Buffeted by Geopolitical Tensions, Economic Diversification, Evolving Energy Markets, and Escalating Impacts of Climate Change  According to data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. goods exports to the Arab world jumped 12 percent to $65.3 billion in 2023, marking the first year-on-year increase in U.S. exports to the Middle … Continued

A Brief History of Pan-Arabism

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Pan-Arabism as an ideology appeared at a similar time to various European nationalist movements, and for similar reasons, too. Much like the nationalist movements that swept through Europe in the 1800s, the goal of the ideology was to shake the yoke of imperialist rulers – first the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Diana Abu-Jaber

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This is the fifty-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our fifty-fourth pathbreaker is Diana Abu-Jaber, who writes fiction about Arab and Arab-American culture and identity. As contributing writer, John Mason describes, her stories reflect her intercultural experience, growing up in New York state and Jordan, and the cross-cultural realities of her Jordian father and American-born, Irish-German mother. Diana’s stories often involve the culture of food and food production, as practiced by her two families. She is a professor of English and currently a Writer-in-Residence at Portland State University.

Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA

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By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued

Jordan’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations Highlight Nation’s Progress and Unity

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Jordan recently celebrated a monumental milestone, marking the 25th anniversary of King Abdullah II’s coronation with a series of grand events and festivities. The silver jubilee celebration, held on June 9 in Amman, highlighted the nation’s progress, unity, and unwavering spirit. Citizens gathered in the prestigious 8th Circle Area to express their love and support for the Hashemite leaders, creating an atmosphere filled with pride and patriotism. This event showcased Jordan’s achievements and reinforced its position on the global stage as a beacon of progress and stability, despite the challenges Jordan faces.

Pathbreakers of Arab America: Shereen Abu Akleh

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This is the twentieth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on our twentieth pathbreaker Shereen Abu-Akleh, a Palestinian American born in East Jerusalem on the occupied West Bank on April 3, 1971. She was an outstanding journalist, reporting all over the Arab World but focused on Palestine for Al-Jazeera. Abu Akleh died on May 11, 2022, in Jenin on the West Bank at age 51 from a bullet wound fired by an Israeli Defense Force soldier while she was reporting.

The Palestinian Keffiyeh and The Jordanian Shemagh

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Photo: Samanews By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East, the traditional and iconic head coverings known as the Palestinian keffiyeh and the Jordanian shemagh have become significant symbols and representation of identity, culture, and resistance. They have moved beyond their utilitarian origins as head protection against the harsh winter and … Continued

Etymological Exploration: The Archaic Arabic Language, Safaitic

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By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Safaitic Language The Safaitic language derives from various South Semitic scripts used by Arabs in southern Syria and northern Jordan’s Harrah region. Researchers believe that the Safaitic language was used around two thousand years ago in northern Arabia and is composed of a script distinct from the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America, Tenth in Series: Lisa Halaby/Queen Noor of Jordan

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This is the tenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America highlights our tenth pathbreaker, Lisa Halaby, Queen of Jordan, Noor al-Hussein (‘the light of Hussein,’) Arab American, former architect/urban planner, proud daughter of Lebanese American Najib Halaby and Doris Carlquist. Her background allowed Lisa to adapt to the role of Queen in the royal family of King Hussein of Jordan. Lisa, now the widow of King Hussein, is a global activist for peace and justice.

Variety of Festivals in Jordan: Beautiful Scenes

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By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Beautiful surroundings, historical riches, and friendly people make Jordan a captivating country in the Middle East. A tapestry of variety festivals showcases the country’s creativity, diversity, and vibrant traditions, even though the festivals themselves stand out as a distinctive cultural event. Explore Jordan’s diverse festival scene, which … Continued

Cultural Wear in the Arab World

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By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer A sense of identity The Arab world comprises 22 countries. Divided into four regions: the Levant, the Gulf, North Africa, and Sudan. Each country identifies itself with a unique sense of style. The differences in each country’s form of dress influenced by factors such as weather, traditional … Continued

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