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Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees–Class of 2024

For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 24, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Jad Abdel Nour, Layalie AbuOleim, Sophia Barghouti, … Continued

Palaestinum Species: The Role of Taxonomy in Geographic Identity

Author: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a regular class of the phytotherapy course for medical students, the topic of organism classifications was explored, rekindling interest first sparked in their 10th-grade O-Level biology classes, where they learned the classification hierarchy: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Setting politics aside, this course … Continued

Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued

NUSACC Roundtable Showcases Bahrain and its New Minister of Industry and Commerce

The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America’s top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently hosted a business roundtable featuring H.E. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce.  More than 30 businesses participated in the discussion, which also included senior officials from the U.S. Government, … Continued

Chickpeas and Checkpoints: Hummus in the Shadow of Arab-Israeli War

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued

The Orange: A Love Poem by Nizar Qabbani

By: Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years; and all throughout this time he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. But because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to … Continued

Reviving Palestinian Tarweedeh in Modern Music

Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Preserving Heritage through Tarweedeh in Palestinian Resistance Songs Imagine hearing “perlalalafct” and trying to determine its meaning. You might guess “Pearls,” “Pre-effect,” “Blanket,” or “Perfect.” This illustrates the confusion caused by mispronunciation. If you’re learning English and struggle with “perfect,” hearing “perlalalafct” makes understanding impossible. This is similar … Continued

1958 Lebanon: Cold War and Sectarian Unrest

By: Rania Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a watershed point in Middle Eastern history and Cold War politics as a whole. From May to October 1958, Lebanon was on the verge of civil war, torn between pro-Western and pro-Arab nationalist movements and highly affected by the worldwide conflict between … Continued

NUSACC and Embassy of Bahrain Co-Host GCC Women Entrepreneurs

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 indicative of our home culture.”  – H.E. Abdullah Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the … Continued

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

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 National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America’s top commercial gateway to the Middle East and … Continued

NUSACC, America’s Top Commercial Gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Receives U.S. President’s “E Star Award” for Exporting Excellence

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “NUSACC’s achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs.” National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce is the Only Entity of its Kind to Receive the E Star Award Since the Award’s Creation 55 Years Ago Washington DC – … Continued

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