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Byzantine Influence on Early Islamic Architecture

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Islamic and Byzantine architecture share common features such as domes, arches, and mosaics. This is due to their shared cultural heritage and the exchange of ideas throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and the Arab World. These elements highlight the continuity of these architectural traditions while also … Continued

The Man Who Visited Death- A Poem by Samih Al-Qasim

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

A Warning from an Arab American to his Divided Country

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As a young man, I never imagined leaving my homeland behind: for me, Lebanon was the place to be.  True, there was considerable corruption; we took explicit sectarian power sharing for granted. However, there were abundant freedoms, including worship, politics, business, education, and cultural expression. I had, perhaps … Continued

Israel Planning to Expand West Bank Settlements Further

By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer The year is 1967, tensions had been building between the State of Israel and its Arab neighbors. Much of this tension can be traced back to the 1956 Suez Crisis in Egypt. The French and British had owned and operated the Suez Canal since 1869. Gamel Abdel … Continued

Traditional Saudi Architecture: Heritage and Climate Adaptation

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, a land defined by vast deserts and coastal plains, is home to some of the most practical architectural styles in the world. Traditional Saudi architecture, particularly in regions like Najd and the Hijaz, has evolved over centuries to withstand the harsh desert climate while … Continued

The First Palestinian Poet to Win a Pulitzer Prize

By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian writer has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in a historical first. Mosab Abu Toha, 32, won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his essays in The New Yorker. An immigrant from Gaza currently residing in New York, Mosab’s essays gained attention based on their … Continued

A Free Speech Battleground: Harvard, Palestine, and Anti-Arab Bias

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Since the events of October 7th, 2023, student protestors have clashed with campus administrations, police, and governors while petitioning for their universities to divest from Israeli companies or fight for a ceasefire in Gaza. These protests have not been without consequence. Across college campuses in America, anti-Arab … Continued

Ayat Restaurant: Where the East Village Meets Palestine

By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian food has become an integral part of the New York City culinary scene, a reflection of the city’s deep diversity and immigrant history. The history of Palestinian cuisine in NYC, particularly in Brooklyn, dates back to the mid-1900s when Palestinian immigrants arrived in the US following … Continued

Can Trump Keep His Promises for the Middle East?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab American Contributing Writer President Trump is doing business and promising peace. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister is expanding the war and promising victory. In a four-day visit to three Arab Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) last week, President Trump made business deals worth at least 700 billion … Continued

The Rise of Arab Trap Music

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Combining the rich textures of traditional Arab sounds with the hard-hitting beats of rap and electronic music, Arab trap music has become a potent and dynamic genre during the past ten years. Originally an underground movement, performers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have transformed … Continued

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