Arab America News Updates

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America contributing writer The UN’s and it Role in the Middle East: Aspirations The United Nations (UN) is the world’s leading international organization, founded in 1945 with the mission to maintain international peace and security, promote human rights, and foster social and economic development worldwide.… Read more »

This is the eighty-sixth 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 eighty-sixth pathbreaker is Dina Katabi, a Syrian-born computer scientist, electrical engineer, and developer of practical applications of… Read more »

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the pretext of responding to an “existential threat”, Israel attacked Iran on June 12. The targets included nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, defense capabilities, and oil and natural gas sites. The initial result is a dramatic tactical advantage for Tel Aviv. However, Iran… Read more »

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America contributing writer Arab American journalism has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. Arab American journalists were initially confined to local newspapers and media outlets. Today, however, they are increasingly visible in mainstream outlets and national broadcasting networks. This reflects a… Read more »

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Iraq stood on the brink of transformation. Flush with newfound oil wealth, the Iraqi government under King Faisal II embarked on a grand modernization effort aimed at reshaping Baghdad into a global cultural hub. One of the… Read more »

By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, a shift has emerged among Gen Z Arabs in the West as many explore spirituality beyond traditional religious practices. From various religious interpretations to mindfulness, these trends prompt us to consider deeper questions about identity, belonging, and belief in… Read more »

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Dabke is an Arab folklore dance characterized by people stomping their feet rhythmically in lines or circles. Often performed in celebratory settings like weddings or parties, the Dabke is a staple in Levantine culture. The historical roots of the Dabke can… Read more »

By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The ongoing Israel-Iran war began last week, and the affects of this conflict are already being seen throughout the region of the Middle East. The geographic positions of Israel and Iran have left the rest of the Arab world closing off airspace… Read more »

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks of the medieval Muslim conquests of Europe, they might first think of the Ottoman invasions of southern and eastern Europe in the 14th century. However, another far earlier example of this can be seen on the Iberian Peninsula –… Read more »

By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading… Read more »