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BRICS Summit Takeaways: Iran, Gaza, and More

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern age, the Global South and the Middle East are rising to the top of the global stage. Aiming to challenge Western hegemony, the new BRICS bloc has emerged, claiming to channel the voices of the Global South. BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China … Continued

Gold Cup 2025: Saudi Arabia’s Journey Ends in Quarterfinals

By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Gold Cup is the primary soccer competition of North America’s CONCACAF federation. In the most recent editions of the tournament, a guest team from a different continent has been invited to add competition for the continental dominance of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The 2025, … Continued

The Decline of Arab Nationalism and the Islamic Revival

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The early 20th century saw increased western intervention in the middle east, and the rise of secular Arab nationalism. A cornerstone of this Arab Nationalism was the idea of Pan-Arabism. Put simply, it is the belief that the entire Arab world which has a shared culture, language, … Continued

Arab Polytheism: Religion Before Muhammed

By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer Islam and the Arab world have a long, shared religious bond going from the Kaaba at Mecca to the Moroccan coast bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Something seldom touched on in Western education is the Arab World before the revelations of the Prophet. It is important to remember … Continued

A Rising Epicenter of Music in Gulf States

By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia is among the Gulf states that are bringing forth a new era of music to the region. American metal and rock bands are performing in Gulf countries, some for the first time. Bands including Guns N’ Roses, Smashing Pumpkins, and Metallica are performing in the … Continued

A New Era of AI Strategy in the Gulf

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the new age of Artificial Intelligence, governments are forced to invest in AI or risk falling behind. AI capabilities now mean geopolitical power, and few countries understand this better than the Gulf States. In a controversial visit to the Middle East last month, President Donald Trump … 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

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

Making the Best out of Trump’s Visit to the Arab Gulf States

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first major international trip of his second term. After Riyadh, he will travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. By all indications, he will focus more on business than politics, but there will still be some opportunities for Trump’s hosts … Continued

An Ill-Timed Trump Visit to the Arab states

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In mid-May, President Trump will be making his first visit abroad, aside from his appearance at the Pope’s funeral in the Vatican. Of all places, he is choosing to visit Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and Qatar. One wonders how any Arab state could welcome a leader who has … 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

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