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The Order of Assassins: Where the Term “Assassin” Comes From

Oct 30, 2024

King Edward I of England kills his would-be assassin. Picture: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of the term “assassin”, a variety of topics might spring into mind. You might think of all(...)

Raed Wahesh: Voice of Syrian Suffering and Hope

Oct 30, 2024

Image of Old Syrian Poetry. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the important voices of his generation is Syrian poet Raed Wahesh, particularly in light of the country's ongoing wars. Wahesh, who(...)

A Guide to Surfing in Morocco

Oct 30, 2024

Imsouane Bay, Southern Morocco. Photo source: Pexels By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco has become a world-renowned surf destination, offering something for every level of surfer. With over 1,800 kilometers of coastline, the country enjoys consistent(...)

Bean Couscous - Kuskus bil-Foul

Oct 27, 2024

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Photo Credit: Wiki Commons Although not prepared in the same way as in North Africa, this couscous dish made its way from North Africa to Malta. This couscous is a vestige of the Arab(...)

Sponsors: Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, October 2024

Oct 23, 2024

Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Sponsors A big THANK YOU to all of our sponsors. This event wouldn’t be possible without them. From local businesses to national organizations, we’re incredibly grateful for their support and look forward to seeing them(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces Stefan Ateek, 2024 MVP Awardee

Oct 23, 2024

Stefan Ateek, Arab America Foundation MVP 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Texas Team Leader Stefan Ateek will receive the MVP-Most Valuable Person Award for 2024(...)

Transcontinental Tones: Arabic Rhythms Meet Latin Vibrations

Oct 23, 2024

Syrian artist, Omar Souleyman, and Argentinian cumbiero, Damas Gratis. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer As a child of an Arab/Latin family, I often experience a whirlwind of emotions during family gatherings. Our table is(...)

Are Japanese and Arabs More Alike Than We Think?

Oct 23, 2024

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far(...)

The Moroccan Film Industry: A Cinematic Crossroads

Oct 23, 2024

Kasbah Aït Benhaddou in Morocco, a notable filming location. Photo source: Pexels By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco has become a major hub for the film industry, balancing its local cinematic identity with an increasing role(...)

No, Sinwar's Death Will not Change Much

Oct 23, 2024

Drone footage of Sinwar shortly before his death. Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Over the past week, much has been made of the assassination of Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, but his death is not(...)

How to Leave Your Country in the Middle of War

Oct 23, 2024

Photo credit: Pexels. By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, in the unusually empty halls of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, I could hear the same conversations, spoken in whispers: What now? What next?(...)

Nomadic Roots: The Bedouin Legacy and Its Role in Shaping Modern Arab Identity

Oct 23, 2024

Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Bedouins, a nomadic tribe that has long roamed the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, are a fascinating tapestry of culture, history, and tenacity. Their legacy(...)