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The Middle East and the Foundations of Algebra

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Many Westerners mistakenly believe that ancient Greeks and thinkers like Descartes were the first to use algebra, but few know that the word “algebra” itself is Arabic. During the Islamic Golden Age (8th–14th centuries), mathematicians from the Middle East laid the groundwork for algebra by developing the … Continued

The Current Landscape of Arabic Programs in the Middle East

By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer With ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza consistently failing, American diplomatic voices sympathetic to Arabs are severely needed now and in the coming decades. However, a major tool for achieving this—knowledge of the Arabic language, particularly the specific dialect of the region in question—is becoming … Continued

Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Arab Americans – Survey

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has been a very stressful time for individuals, families, and institutions and efforts to get the population vaccinated are still underway, but obstacles, such as vaccine hesitancy or straight out refusal are still very present. This survey is designed to obtain more information about … Continued

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