By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer 28th UN Climate Change Conference The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, known as COP28, will take place at the Expo City in Dubai. The event runs from November 30 to December 12, 2023. As worldwide temperatures continue to … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer/ Alana Rehman The wealthiest people in the world have had a challenging year; there are now 2,668 billionaires worldwide, down from 2,755 in 2021. This year, 236 new people joined the list, and 329 left. Global billionaires’ combined net worth in 2022 was $12.7 trillion, down from $13.1 trillion in … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Iraqi-American sisters Huda, Mona, and Alya Kattan have been fixtures in the beauty industry for years. Born and raised in the United States and now based in Dubai, these savvy entrepreneurs built their empire from the ground up and now have one of the most successful beauty brands … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer A passport index, created by Henley & Partners, is defined as an “authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa”. This means that depending on the passport you have, you may be able to … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where country names come from and what they mean? In the case of Arab countries, many of their names are deeply rooted in their history, and in this article we are going to explore the meaning behind different Arab country names to understand … Continued
By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer An ambitious space tourism project could be coming to the UAE in as little as five years. Dubai is set to approve the construction and future operation of a “Moon Resort” licensed and designed by Canadian architectural firm Moon World Resorts Inc (MRW). The 5 billion USD … Continued
30 Delegates Discuss Innovation, Sustainability, and Food Security Expo 2020 and Gulfood Showcase the State of Nebraska The State of Nebraska and the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recently completed a high-level trade & investment mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The mission revolved around … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., November 10, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Yasmine Al-Bustami, CBS’s NCIS Hawai’i and CW’s The Originals actress has been confirmed to be a speaker at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. … Continued
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates is home to the largest and most significant coastal and marine habitats, most notably coral reefs. Coral reefs are among the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet, and they support about 25% of known marine species. In addition to their biological benefits, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, and with the advancements of the COVID-19 vaccine, an interesting new trend in diplomacy is emerging throughout the region. In recent weeks, countries in the Arab World (like much of the rest … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer The Tour de France, a 21-day cycling race navigating the country of France, has long been one of the most popular cycling races in the world. As of the time of writing, Tadej Pogacar, cyclist for Team UAE Emirates, is ranked first, while Peio Bilbao, cyclist for … Continued
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