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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Amaney A. Jamal

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This is the twenty-eighth in 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. John Mason, contributing writer, reports on our twenty-eighth pathbreaker, Amaney Jamal. Born to a Palestinian family displaced by war, Dr. Jamal is the dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Politics, and Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University. Jamal is the former Director of the Mamdouha S. Bobst Center for Peace and Justice. She also directs the Workshop on Arab Political Development and the Bobst-American University of Beirut Collaborative Initiative.

Arab America Announces Spring 2024 Internship Opportunities

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Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Spring 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2023)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4 at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Program Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, … Continued

Oman Chamber Delegation Visits Texas and New York

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Oman Vision 2040 and Oman-U.S. Free TradeAgreement Help to Drive Commercial Partnerships As the USA becomes Oman’s second largest foreign direct investor, two-way trade grows to $4.22 billion, the highest level ever The Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) has just completed a ten-day trade mission to Houston, Austin, and New York City.  With … Continued

The Development of Female Education in the MENA Region

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By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer What keeps students out of school? Education is a gift of privilege. In the Western world, this gift can easily be forgotten. Especially, when it has always been accessible at a young age. The system of education in the West is not perfect. However, it has been … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Sixth in Series: Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik

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This is the sixth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our sixth pathbreaker, Minouche Shafik, Egyptian born, Arab American, first woman president of Columbia University, Member of British Parliament, and world renown economist. Her curriculum vitae is nothing short of astounding.

A Voice for Teachers: The American Association of Teachers of Arabic

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By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer AATA’s initiative The Arabic language has become a popularized language at colleges and high schools alike. As more individuals become trained and accredited in the subject it allows for the growth of these classes. Thus, creating a need for teachers of Arabic to have the opportunity to … Continued

Arab America Announces Fall 2023 Internship Opportunities

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Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall 2023 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August/September to December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: Writing content on the … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event– 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued

Importance of Arabic Language Courses in U.S. Schools

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By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a second language In almost every industry, the ability to speak a second language is an asset and enhances the likelihood of employment. A 2019 study by Forbes found that 35% of employers indicated that when hiring a multilingual individual, they offered applicants the prospect of a job … Continued

Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2023

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Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-eight state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives across the country. Additionally, we have received … Continued

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