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Trump’s Nomination for Nobel Prize in Middle East Peace: Alternative Fact or Just Plain Fiction?

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Far-Right Norwegian Lawmaker Nominates Trump for Nobel Prize One week ago, anti-immigrant Norwegian lawmaker Christian Tybring-Gjedde nominated President Trump for his work in the Middle East. Specifically, according to the Washington Post, the nomination was “for a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, which opens up … Continued

Why Didn’t the Arab World Unite?

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/ Arab America Contributing Writer.  Ever since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Arab world has been plunged into a state of constant conflict and division. There were many reasons that contributed to these results such as foreign intervention and internal conflict. The efforts made by both the British and the … Continued

The Arab Diaspora in Venezuela

BY: Maria Yepez/ Arab America Contributing Writer Venezuela has traditionally been one of the countries with the greatest Arab foreign receptivity in Latin America after Argentina and Brazil, with 4.5 million and 12 million. With a population of about 1.6 million people, both Arabs and Arabs Venezuelans have gained ground in many aspects of Venezuelan … Continued

Discover Iraq: 10 Places You Must Visit in Baghdad

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer              In the eyes of many, the country of Iraq is seen to be nothing more than a place of turmoil, smoky battlefields, and Islamic extremism. Many foreigners have negative views about Iraq. While there are risks in visiting the country, we need … Continued

Ardah: The Art of Arabian Sword Dancing

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer  Have you ever wondered where the style of sword dancing originated from? Welcome to the ancient practice known as Ardah! Ardah is the traditional and folkloric group dance which originates from Arabia. It is even known as the national dance of Saudi Arabia. It is honestly an amazing performance … Continued

Five Love Poems By Habeeb Salloum

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer               I have always enjoyed writing poems reading poetry which led me over the past many years to compose verses of my own. The subjects of my poetry always vary from tenderness to love. Here are some of my poems. FORLORN LOVE You were … Continued

10 Beautiful Photographs Captured by the Arab World

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Photography may sound easy for some, but it actually takes a lot of skill to get the right shot. The Arab world is the perfect muse for photographers, as its sites are enchanting and gorgeous. Many travels from all over the world to Arab countries in order to capture … Continued

Farida Osman: Egyptian Olympic Swimmer Breaking Records and Barriers

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Farida Osman may only be 24 years old, but she’s already making lasting strides towards shattering stereotypes about Arab women in sports, one record-breaking race at a time. Whether it’s medaling at both the 2017 and 2019 World Championships and becoming the first Egyptian swimmer to do so, … Continued

Rashida Tlaib Already Making Strides in Michigan

By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer Rashida Tlaib is a congresswoman for Michigan’s 13th congressional district, which includes Detroit and its surrounding cities. Tlaib, an Arab American, is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants. In 2008, Tlaib became the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature. She is most known for her efforts to … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Madame Marie

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Our interest in 78 rpm records of the Syrian/Lebanese diaspora stems from the three estate sales-worth of records we located here in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and the one estate of records from Janesville, Wisconsin. What is fascinating about Janesville and La Crosse compared to, say, Milwaukee or other cities … Continued

Revisiting “Arab American Stories” — A New Generation

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

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