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New U.S. Embassy in Lebanon Sparks Controversy

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Building the New Embassy The majority of the population in Beirut, Lebanon live in poverty. However, the building of a new U.S. embassy has sparked criticism due to its size and expense. The new facility, which will be around eight miles from downtown Beirut, is being constructed … Continued

Syria, Alas: Is There Reason for Optimism?

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab League’s Ousted Members We have a stingy agreement from most Arab League countries that Syria, one of its founding members, one of the area’s strongest Arab nationalist members, one whose policy has been the most uncompromising toward Israel, is readmitted to that capricious club. … Continued

Netflix’s “Queen Cleopatra” Sparks Controversy

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer On April 12, 2023, Netflix released a trailer for their upcoming documentary series Queen Cleopatra. This season comes as the second in a new documentary series by Jada Pinkett Smith depicting African Queens. However, upon its release, the trailer sparked much controversy, particularly between Egyptians and African … Continued

Why Arab American Youth Care About the U.S. Census

By Dareen Abukwaik / Arab America Contributing Writer What is your race? This is a seemingly harmless question, especially when it comes to the U.S. census and other forms of data collection.  But what happens when your identity doesn’t exactly fit into the categories given to you?  The day I took my PSAT was the … Continued

A Look on Dubai’s Global Village

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The international community should be like Global Village, where individuals from all ethnicities and nations can coexist sharing experiences, cuisine, and traditions. Millions of visitors come to experience the diversity and attractions focused on it. An accurate representation of a global village, the location is home to … Continued

TikTok Profits From Syrian Refugees Limited Source of Income

By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer A Temporary Solution to a Living Crisis The continuing civil war in Syria and the unrest have had a tremendous toll on its people. In Syria, 6.8 million Syrians are displaced in their own country. Some have escaped to neighboring countries, Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. However, … Continued

Al-Nakba: The 75th Anniversary Commemoration of ‘The Catastrophe’ of 1948

2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the major displacement of Palestinians at the time of Israel’s founding in 1948, Al-Nakba, which the United Nations will commemorate on May 15 in New York. While Israel’s progress since 1948 as an economic and military powerhouse is remarkable, it has done so at the expense of its most vulnerable peoples, militarily occupied Palestinians. John Mason, contributing writer, reports on Al-Nakba and on a U.S. belated rush to initiate a Saudi-Israel accord that seems aimed to quell innumerable external threats against Israel.

Five Arab Nations Are Ready to Join BRICS

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer  After the global financial crisis of 2008, BRICS, better known as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, gained its reputation as one of the most powerful economic groupings in the world. Some claim that the grouping was established in retaliation against the Global North’s loss of … Continued

Public Display of Affection in the Arab World

By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer What is affection? Affection is a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something, usually associated with a type of love. The most typical definition of affection is showing concern for another person through physical gestures. Hugs, kisses, and even hand-holding are frequent physical gestures. “Any … Continued

World’s Most Influential Arabs of 2023

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2022, Arabs achieved new heights in various fields, including space exploration, climbing the world’s tallest mountain, and dominating the entertainment industry. These female power listers are breaking down barriers in the boardroom and beyond. We are pleased to welcome 12 new members to the list this … Continued

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