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Abducting Students: At What Cost?

David Hamod Op-Ed in The Des Moines Register (4/13/25) In recent weeks, the world has been shocked by images of masked and hooded individuals – apparently U.S. Government officials – rounding up college students for detention and deportation. This is a stunning development, one that inflames passions and sensibilities.  Discussion of this issue so far has … Continued

Mauritania’s Traditional Architecture: At the Crossroads of Culture and Climate

By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Mauritania, particularly in the ancient caravan towns along the trans-Saharan trade routes, showcases narrow, winding streets, mosques with square minarets, ornamental stone buildings, and homes featuring central courtyards and patios. These elements are deeply influenced by the region’s Islamic heritage and designed to … Continued

Piano Concerto- A Poem by Nizar Qabbani

By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. Because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress in his … Continued

Honoring Pope Francis

By: Rena Elhessen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America joins Catholics across the globe and people of all faiths in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. A true advocate for peace, Pope Francis stood for unity and humanity in an ever-changing world of division and conflict. He was more than a spiritual leader, but a … Continued

Nuclear Talks with Iran will Need Real Statesmanship

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer On Saturday, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, met in Rome with President Trump’s Middle East and Ukraine envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a second round of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. So far, the talks have gone smoothly; a third meeting scheduled for this week will start to address practical … Continued

Beyond the Labels: Redefining Autism in Arab American Narratives

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Autism remains a largely misunderstood and stigmatized topic within many Arab American communities. Despite growing awareness globally, cultural beliefs and social expectations often frame autism as a taboo subject, leading families to feel shame or fear of judgment. This can result in delayed diagnoses, lack of support, … Continued

The Arab Coffeehouse Culture

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab coffeehouses have long been more than just venues to sip a warm drink; they have the scent of freshly made coffee, the rhythmic sounds of dice rolling on backgammon boards, and heated arguments over politics and poetry. For millennia, these cafés have been intellectual and social … Continued

Toward Net-Zero: How Saudi Arabia Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, historically known as one of the world’s leading oil producers, has charted a new and ambitious course toward environmental sustainability by pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. This announcement, made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, is part of a broader initiative … Continued

Water Efforts: Controlling Dams and Watersheds on the Euphrates River

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Jack Moran Stretching over 2,700 kilometers, the Euphrates River is one of the most important water sources in the Middle East. Originating in Turkey and flowing through Syria and Iraq before joining the Tigris and emptying into the Persian Gulf, the river sustains millions of people. But rising demand, … Continued

National Arab American Heritage Month: 2025 Celebration Recap

Compiled By: Arwa Almasaari and Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writers On Wednesday evening, the Banquet Center at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Maryland, came alive with energy, pride, and resilience as hundreds gathered to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). The event, hosted by the Arab America Foundation, … Continued

America’s Return to Negotiations with Iran — A Bit of Good News?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterIran has recently backed away from the brink of a major regional war. The US and Iran are starting formal talks to resolve the tension that has prevailed since President Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement in 2018. On Saturday, Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy for the … Continued

“I Always Return to My Roots”: 40 Minutes with Dina Amin

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Dina Amin is a Palestinian filmmaker and musician whose work explores identity, memory, and home. Rooted in her experiences growing up in Palestine, Dina blends documentary, experimental film, and genre-fluid music to tell deeply personal stories. Now based in Los Angeles, she continues to draw inspiration from … Continued

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