Arab America News Updates

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I always wondered through the years why green chickpeas have not, like peas, become a popular food in North America.  For me when eaten green they are the most succulent of the pulses.  Every year in my postage stamp size garden I plant a… Read more »

By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that April is National Arab American Heritage Month? No!?  Yalla, let’s do this. It took only (?!) four decades of campaigning to honor the contributions Arab Americans have made to the US – and activism by Warren and Dr.… Read more »

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The Armenians of the Arab world form one of the region’s oldest and most enduring diasporas. With a history spanning centuries, the Armenians have contributed significantly to the cultural, economic, and social development of several Arab countries while maintaining their unique… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. “Arab Americans have made invaluable contributions to our nation,” said Congresswoman Tlaib. “As a proud and unapologetic Arab American woman serving in… Read more »

David Hamod Op-Ed in The Des Moines Register (4/13/25) In recent weeks, the world has been shocked by images of masked and hooded individuals – apparently U.S. Government officials – rounding up college students for detention and deportation. This is a stunning development, one that inflames passions and sensibilities.  Discussion of… Read more »

By: David Hamod / Arab America Contributing Writer June 2025 marks the 700th anniversary of Ibn Battuta’s first voyage (in 1325) from Tangier, Morocco.  Widely considered the most prodigious traveler in pre-modern history, Ibn Battuta traveled about 75,000 miles.  That’s roughly the same distance as voyages by Columbus, Marco Polo,… Read more »

For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, April 23, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for 40 Under 40–Class of 2025. Applications are now being accepted through Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12:00 Midnight ET. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young… Read more »

By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Mauritania, particularly in the ancient caravan towns along the trans-Saharan trade routes, showcases narrow, winding streets, mosques with square minarets, ornamental stone buildings, and homes featuring central courtyards and patios. These elements are deeply influenced by the region’s… Read more »

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer On Saturday, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, met in Rome with President Trump’s Middle East and Ukraine envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a second round of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. So far, the talks have gone smoothly; a third meeting scheduled for this week… Read more »

By: Rena Elhessen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America joins Catholics across the globe and people of all faiths in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. A true advocate for peace, Pope Francis stood for unity and humanity in an ever-changing world of division and conflict. He was more than… Read more »