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The Arab World Coming Together to Fight Violence Against Women

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer In light of recent events, Arabs are uniting together to show their support of women’s rights and safety.  Incidents Naira Ashraf was an Egyptian student tragically killed on June 20th by a classmate. The culprit has been sentenced to capital punishment, sending a message to the people. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2022

For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 29, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative–Class of 2022. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of eight judges from different Arab nationalities from around the country reviewed the applications. Congratulations to the awardees Rana … Continued

The History of Arabic Calligraphy

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form.  The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued

Carnivorous Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Egypt

(Photo Credit: dailynewsegypt) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Bahariya Oasis depression of Egypt’s Western Desert, an Egyptian study team uncovered bones of a new species of large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs that lived more than 98 million years ago. The 6-meter dinosaur looks like the world’s most renowned, the “Tyrannosaurus rex.” The … Continued

Bahbah: Seven Issues President Abbas will Raise with President Biden

By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Introduction: President Joe Biden’s upcoming July visit to the Middle East will be the first opportunity for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to meet face-to-face with Joe Biden. The US President’s brief stop in Bethlehem is better described as a courtesy call than a working diplomatic visit. … Continued

Moon Knight and the Importance of Representation

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued

Biden goes Beyond Trump’s Commitment in Defending some Saudi and Gulf Countries

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.

The Story of Arab Flags: Red, White, Black, and Green. Colonial Colors? Or Ancient Arabic Poetry?

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis: Flags represent the national and cultural identity of countries. As a matter of fact, not only countries but virtually any entity. Humans have used icons, symbols, patterns, and colors for millennia to proudly showcase their identity. This includes emblems, flags, national anthems, and so on. … Continued

Story of the Most Famous Arab Poet, Imruʾ al-Qays ibn Ḥujr

By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Imruʾ al-Qays ibn Ḥujr (501 AD – 544 AD) was acknowledged as one of the most influential poets of pre-Islamic Arabia. He was known as the father of Arabic poetry due to his achievement in establishing the prototype of Arabic poetry. He is one of the … Continued

Al-Taghrooda Poetry: Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Antonia Wagura Did you know? One of the distinguishing features of Al-Taghrooda is the exaggeration and extension of the Arabic vowel sounds as the lines of verse when chanted. In addition, UNESCO inscribed it in 2012 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What … Continued

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