By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard of flamenco, the traditional Spanish dance? This passionate and expressive art form traces its roots to Andalucia during the period of Moorish influence in Spain, which lasted for over 800 years until 1492. This cultural fusion between the Arab world and Spain gave … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As we welcome the New Year, it’s time to reflect on the achievements and progress made by the Arab American community in 2024. This year, the Arab America Foundation (AAF) has continued its mission to promote Arab heritage, challenge stereotypes, and empower communities through impactful initiatives. From … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Regardless of how technologically advanced Israel has become, it will not be able to act as the superpower of the Middle East. And no matter how long the United States taxpayer can support Israel’s military adventures, the Zionist state cannot forever sustain its appetite for annexing Palestinian … Continued
Map of Libya and Egypt 1977 – Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Egyptian-Libyan War of 1977, often known as the Four-Day War, was a brief but major battle between two neighboring North African countries: Egypt and Libya. Rania Basria, Content Contributing Writer of Arab America, delves into … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer With music and dance at the core of its customs, the Middle East boasts one of the richest cultural legacies in the world. Middle Eastern music captures themes of love, celebration, and spirituality, from the complex melodies of the oud to the hypnotic rhythms of the darbuka. … Continued
By: Jamileh Mogin / Arab America Contributing Writer On December 24, Mr. Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Christians in Israel and abroad for their “steadfast support” during the ongoing war. This statement reflects the shrewdness of Mr. Netanyahu and his administration, as it implicitly and falsely implies that Christians universally support Israel’s actions in Palestine. The … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Former President Jimmy Carter passed away this past Sunday at the age of 100, leaving many Americans reflecting fondly on a leader who was ahead of his time. While our community mourns this loss, we also take this moment to reflect on the challenges of recent years, … Continued
100 VIPs, Including Upwards of 20 Sitting Ambassadors, Fete Tunisia’s First Female Ambassador to the USA “You and your fellow Tunisians are a continued inspiration for your innovation and creativity, highlighted not only by your work here in DC, but also by the strength of the U.S.-Tunisia economic relationship.Ambassador Tajouri Bessassi has helped to bring … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard about the various astronomers, philosophers, and masters of the sciences in the Muslim world during the Islamic Golden Age. One such figure from this period was Maslama al-Majriti, also known in Latin as Methilem, a scholar from Madrid during the time of Muslim … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer For the past month, European media outlets have been amplifying anti-Moroccan and anti-Maghreb rhetoric following events in November linked to the Israeli-led Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer match in Amsterdam. While the anti-Arab sentiment expressed during the match itself largely went unnoticed, much of the blame for the … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing WriterAn important chapter in the history of Syria was the French rule there, from 1920 until 1946. Approved formally under the League of Nations Mandate system, France seized Syria and Lebanon after the Ottoman Empire fell apart following World War One. Though assertions of promoting stability and modernization … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Syria, the mood has been cautiously optimistic since the fall of Assad last week. The uprising has been peaceful; the new leaders have been cooperating with the old regime’s technocrats to ensure continuity of public services; they are showing flexibility and no longer seem interested in … Continued
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