“Top 100” Leaders, Including 10 Arab Chiefs of Mission, Join the Festivities at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington DC “In Bahrain, the United States has a stalwart friend and partner, nurturing an enduring relationship over decades, one that continues to grow.” – Hon. Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth Washington, DC – … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Earlier this month, Pope Francis made a historic first papal visit to the country of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf from November 3-6, 2022. Never before has any pope visited Bahrain, a country with an almost seventy-percent Muslim majority. Interestingly enough, Bahrain also happens to have … Continued
The UN General Assembly recently elected several new countries to the Human Rights Council. Arab countries Algeria, Morocco and Sudan all secured a high number of votes. Election of some states included those with a history of violating human rights and perpetrating atrocities at home or abroad. John Mason, contributing writer, reports that some country selections undermine the credibility of the HRC. An example is Saudi Arabia, who just got the boot from the Council.
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
Overthrowing Roe means a large majority of women and their families are disenfranchised from safe abortions. The Arab World is no stranger to restrictive abortion laws. However, even some Arab countries now have more tolerant laws on abortion than some U.S. states. Contributing writer, John Mason, makes the comparison among Arab states and American states.
Disturbingly, President Biden is following ex-president Trump’s path. First, he is overlooking MBS’ part in the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Second, he intends to commit American soldiers’ lives to defend Gulf dictatorships. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on these gross inconsistencies in U.S. policy towards Saudi Arabia and the Region.
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing writer From Morocco to Kuwait, the Arab world covers 22 countries and has become a popular destination for many travelers. These are endless reasons why someone may visit the Arab world; business, vacation, and religious reasons are just a few. Ever since oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … Continued
Steven Spielberg’s new version of West Side Story has hit certain Arab countries with a thud, censored by their guardians of morality and ethics. It is namely the fluid character who originally played a tomboy, now represented as a transgender person. LGBTQ movements in a few Arab countries have gained some momentum but are generally frowned on. Contributing writer, John Mason, reviews the film’s impact on Arab countries.
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Known to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia as the ‘Island of Bliss’, Bahrain, then called Dilmun, is a tiny island-state surrounded by the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The smallest country in the Middle East it was, for centuries, a religious centre for the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians who … Continued
Qatari diplomats are the advocates par excellence of Palestinians in international arenas, giving these diplomats an image of strong supporters of a pro-human rights foreign policy. Now they have taken the side of the Palestinians in the context of the Abraham Accords, which do very little for Palestinians either economically or in resolving the Israel Palestinian conflict. Contributing writer John Mason writes about Qatar’s principled stand.
By: Wael Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer If you have taken any level history class, you’re probably familiar with Mesopotamia, Egypt & Indus civilization. These societies have emerged in the near east and have grown massive in power and reputation. However, another civilization was as prominent, but its legends were lost in time. In fact, this … Continued
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