For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 24, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Jad Abdel Nour, Layalie AbuOleim, Sophia Barghouti, … Continued
By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Activism Presence in Social Media Social media has become a leading tool in social activism, especially for Palestinian activists. After the 2011 Arab uprisings the International Studies Journal cited that “Western media relied heavily for information and sources upon activists they came to trust”. Activists in the … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Drifting, or “Tafheet,” is a common cultural phenomenon among Saudi youth. Since the 1970s, young men press against social and political conformity in their lives by taking to the streets. This is similar to what American drag racers did in the American 1950s. The birthplace of this … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Every year since 2020, the Arab America Foundation has accepted applications for its Rising Leaders initiatives of 20 Under 20, 30 Under 30, and 40 Under 40, which are aimed at “promoting young students and professionals of individuals in all fields through the following criteria of … Continued
(Photo Credit: Make Life Skate Life) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer 7Hills Skatepark is located in the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is famous for lacking public space and accessible recreational outlets for youth. The skatepark was originally an open space with only a couple of trees. Mohammed Zakaria, the founder … Continued
SOURCE: FORBES BY: MICHELLE MARTIN After graduating from Birzeit University in Palestine, Hiba Zalatimo sent out her resume and spent 7 months searching for a job, to no avail. Despite her newly minted degree, and like many of her peers, Zalatimo lacked the soft skills necessary to enter the job market. While global unemployment represents … Continued
“I’m proud of Ronaldo, and say to all Arab youth that Dubai is the city of your dreams, fuelled by young ambition.” Russ Grandinetti (left), Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (center) and Ronaldo Mouchawar (right) Source: Twitter/HHShkMohd SOURCE: STEP FEED BY: SARAH TRAD In a recent visit to Souq.com’s headquarters in the UAE, Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed … Continued
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