By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, in the unusually empty halls of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, I could hear the same conversations, spoken in whispers: What now? What next? What should we do? What will they do? Expecting to return in two weeks, I left all my … Continued
Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Bedouins, a nomadic tribe that has long roamed the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, are a fascinating tapestry of culture, history, and tenacity. Their legacy has had a major impact on modern Arab identity, defining principles that still resonate in … Continued
By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Like many colonial constructs in the Middle East, the border between Israel and Lebanon is relatively new. Created to separate portions of the British and French mandates, this territory has almost always been a battleground between Israeli forces and guerrilla groups. With tensions between Israel and the … Continued
Introduction The Dederiyeh Cave, located in the western region of Syria near the town of Jebel al-Hoss, is a noteworthy archaeological site that has significantly contributed to our understanding of Neanderthals. Since its discovery in the early 2000s, the cave has produced a number of extraordinary discoveries that have thrown light on the lives of … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far East. Despite their vast geographical distances, linguistic differences, and distinct ethnic identities, Japanese and Arabs … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE Dearborn, MI – October 21, 2024 – The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, taking place on October 25-26, 2024, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Arab Americans from over 26 states will come together … Continued
American Arab Chamber of Commerce 32nd Annual Gala on Oct. 25 to feature Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment Jose W. Fernandez as Keynote Speaker Bilal Hammoud, Executive Director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (left), and Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the … Continued
Certain Lebanese nationals will be eligible for DED and TPS, allowing them to work and temporarily remain in the United States WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing new actions to provide temporary immigration reprieve to eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States and allowing them the opportunity to request work authorization. Included in today’s announcement are details related to the Deferred Enforced … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click Here for Silent Auction (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2024) Today, the Arab America Foundation launches its first silent auction supporting the Arab America Foundation and projects in Palestine and Lebanon, including art, jewelry, clothing, and antiques from the Arab World. The highest bidders will be notified during the Connect Arab America: … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel is now fighting a war on four main fronts: with Hamas in Gaza, with Palestinian activists in the West Bank, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the Revolutionary Guards in Iran. Tel Aviv seems to be making significant tactical gains on all fronts, especially in south … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer. Imagine a bustling marketplace in an old coastal town. Here, merchants speak different languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Somali, Amazigh, and even Syriac, while exchanging goods and stories. Although their words vary, the meaning behind them feels the same: family, faith, and shared history. These languages are not just … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American women have been vital in advocating for and empowering their community as well as in promoting social justice. Some Arab American organizations were specifically founded by and for women are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by Arab women and celebrating their contributions to society. … Continued
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