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Is Middle East History About To Repeat Itself?

May 29, 2024

Palestinians fleeing south in Gaza. Photo: CNN By: Patrick N. Theros / Arab America Contributing Writer Fifty years ago, Syrian President Hafiz al-Assad hosted US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at a late-night meeting. Al-Assad, a man who took history seriously, seated(...)

Algerian Cuisine: A Fusion of Flavors from Africa, Europe, and the Arab World

May 29, 2024

Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Elshanawy Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer Algerian cuisine is a fascinating tapestry weaved from numerous cultural influences from Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. This culinary legacy represents Algeria's past as a cultural crossroads,(...)

The Educational Experiences of Arab American Students

May 29, 2024

Arab American student. Source: pexels By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Arab American students often receive little attention in colleges and scholarly research, and face stereotypes formed by mainstream media, entertainment, and society. These stereotypes often depict(...)

When Arab Ba'athism Split

May 29, 2024

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Ba’athism as a political ideology remains a contentious topic for many people and governments. The United States after its 2003 invasion of Iraq, for example, engaged in a policy of “de-Baathification” that(...)

Beyond the Security Council: How the General Assembly Can Grant Palestine UN Membership

May 29, 2024

Ambassador Robert A. Wood of the United States votes against the draft resolution on Palestine in the Security Council. UN Photo/Manuel Elías By: John Quigley / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine’s effort at United Nations membership need not rise and(...)

Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2024

May 29, 2024

For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, May 29, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2024) and applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 20 Under 20(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—James Zogby

May 29, 2024

Photo --Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the forty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas.(...)

Superb Tajine from Morocco

May 28, 2024

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Tajines are the second favoured dish in Morocco, right after couscous. Cooked from all types of meat and vegetables, as well as, at times, with almonds, fruit and eggs, they(...)

NUSACC and Embassy of Bahrain Co-Host GCC Women Entrepreneurs

May 26, 2024

Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs in the MENA region by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to excel and lead “The work ethic that these women entrepreneurs exhibit is a blessing and is(...)

NUSACC supports Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) gathering in Saudi Arabia

May 26, 2024

Riyadh International Disputes Week, Organized by the Saudi Center forCommercial Arbitration, Attracts Nearly 5000 Practitioners“Consistent with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Kingdom is positioning itself to more effectively facilitate commerce with global traders and investors.”– David Hamod, NUSACC’s President & CEO Washington DC – The(...)

Norway, Ireland, and Spain Announce Recognition of Palestinian State

May 22, 2024

Photo: From left, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, Spain's President Pedro Sánchez, and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre are pictured. Norway, Ireland, and Spain made historic yet largely symbolic declarations today, announcing their recognition of a Palestinian state. These decisions,(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Linda Sarsour

May 22, 2024

Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the forty-sixth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas.(...)