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Top Koshari Restaurants in Egypt

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Koshari (كشري) is Egypt’s national dish and is quite popular on the street. Koshari actually originated first from India. It is believed that the British brought Kosahri from India to Egypt in the late 1800s. A basic koshari dish entails a mixture of rice, brown lentils, noodles, … Continued

The Line Project – Saudi Arabia

Photo: Discoverneom By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The Line Project in Saudi Arabia is planned to be built in the NEOM region of the Tabuk Province, which is in the country’s northwest. It will pass through a largely unpopulated area and is around 170 kilometers long. Saudi Arabia is embarking on an … Continued

Arab Americans in U.S. Foreign Policy

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer In the realm of U.S. foreign policy, Arab Americans have emerged as key figures whose expertise and experiences shape crucial decisions on a global scale. These influential individuals bridge the gap between cultures, bringing invaluable perspectives and navigating the complex dynamics between the United States and the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Fifth in Series: Joseph Abboud

This is the fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. In this series, Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, seeks to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of work. Our fifth pathbreaker is Joseph Abboud, Arab American, stellar menswear fashion designer and amazing entrepreneur, proud descendent of Lebanese Maronite Christians, and a generous donor to charitable causes.

A Brief History of the Aleppo Citadel

By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Fourth in Series: Gigi and Bella Hadid

This is the fourth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of work. Our fourth pathbreaker case includes sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, Arab Americans, world-famous fashion models and activists, who are deeply committed to their Palestinian roots.

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Third in Series: Mohamed El-Erian

This is the third in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of work. Contributing writer, John Mason, provides our third pathbreaker case, world thought leader, educational and finance entrepreneur, of Egyptian heritage, Arab American Mohamed A. El-Erian.

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Second in Series: Salma Hayek

This is the second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent with Arab America contributing writer, John Mason. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. Our second pathbreaker case is the illustrious Mexican-born, of Lebanese heritage, Arab American actor Salma Hayek.

Pathbreakers of Arab America—First in a Series: Rami Malek

This is the first in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series will include personalities from entertainment, science, academia, and politics, among other arenas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of females and males, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. John Mason, contributing writer, presents as the first pathbreaker case, illustrious Egyptian American actor Rami Malek.

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2023

For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 14, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative–Class of 2023. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of judges from different Arab nationalities from around the country reviewed the applications. Congratulations to the awardees Ahmed AboHamad, … Continued

U.S. Needs More Focus on its Most Important M.E. Allies—Israel and Saudi Arabia—but not at the expense of the Palestinians

During a recent trip to the M.E. by NY Times columnist Thomas Friedman, he avers that the country exhibits “the threat to Israel’s original aspiration to be both a Jewish state and a democratic one is now so profound, posed by an extremist government trying to crush the independence of Israel’s Supreme Court.” In Saudi Arabia, he sees “the societal transformations being imposed from the top down by the iron-fisted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (M.B.S.)…” as profound. John Mason, contributing writer, assesses the NYTimes report in the context of occupied Palestinians and how they might fare in an Israeli-Saudi détente.

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