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Mayyas Official: A Symbol of Arab and Women’s Empowerment

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On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.

The Arab World Coming Together to Fight Violence Against Women

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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

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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

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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

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(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

A Top 8 of Egypt’s Best Horror Films

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By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cinema has long been a cultural media that has gone unrecognized by the outside world. This has not done Arab horror any favors, since horror is already a genre that struggles for the approval of Hollywood producers, who present their movies worldwide.  Despite all that, Egypt … Continued

Bahbah: Seven Issues President Abbas will Raise with President Biden

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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

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

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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

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

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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?

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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

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