Arab America News Updates

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Both the English name artichoke and the Italian carciofo are derived from the Arabic khurshuf. The Arabs introduced this vegetable into Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula and from these lands its cultivation spread to the rest of Europe. Hence, its name in most European… Read more »

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media on Arab and Arab American identity, announces virtual internship opportunities for Winter 2026. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December/January (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas:… Read more »

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israelis do not like Zohran Mamdani. Israel has passion and experience in eliminating political leaders who dream of Palestine. The election of Mamdani as New York’s next mayor offers a glimpse of America’s progressive future, but transforming hope into governance will require strategic… Read more »

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Papacy has long tried to ride the fence when it comes to their involvement in domestic affairs. It is an attempt to remain neutral in order to avoid alienating members of the church. In most scenarios it has played to their… Read more »

This is the ninety-ninth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninety-ninth pathbreaker, American scholar, author, and activist, Jack Shaheen, dedicated his life to challenging and exposing racial… Read more »

By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Next week, November 20/21, the legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz turns 90/91. Her voice has carried through generations, becoming a symbol of pride, hope, and unity for Lebanon and the Arab world. Yet, this year’s celebration carries a deep sense of loss following… Read more »

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Ms Rachel, also known as Rachel Accurso, is well-known worldwide for her upbeat instructional toddler videos on YouTube. Children learn language, songs, and social skills in a fun and safe environment thanks to her program Songs for Littles. However, Ms Rachel… Read more »

By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel have been strained, yet they remain central to the Middle East and the wider Arab region. Talks of normalization often seem limited, with political, religious, and regional challenges limiting progress. Saudi Arabia’s hesitation… Read more »

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A similar dish was served in Baghdad’s palaces in the 9th century.  Ironically, while lentils may be associated with the food of peasantry, Arab rulers and nobility graced their tables with a variety of dishes made with lentils.  But then again, Arab physicians played… Read more »

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer What began as a distant dream in the early 1990s has, after decades of determination, finally risen from the sands of Giza into shimmering reality. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , the largest archaeological museum in the world, has officially opened its… Read more »