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Nabeela Barbari, Director of Resilience and Response, National Security Council, The White House, to Speak at CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., November 10, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Nabeela Barbari, Director, National Security Council, at The White House has been confirmed to be a speaker at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Dearborn, Michigan. Nabeela Barbari is the … Continued

Traditional Music in Morocco Series (Episode 5 of 7): Chaabi/Fusion

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Qatar Tourism: Six Must-See Tourist Attractions in Doha, Qatar

Doha, Qatar is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Once the poorest country in the world only 70 years ago, Qatar is now one of the richest countries in the world due to its large oil and natural gas reserve. Qatar is a peninsular country located just off the border of Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Qatar’s capital, Doha, is one of the best vacation spots in the Middle East. Doha’s mix of modernity and culture offers an experience that most can never forget. Whether you are looking for a beach trip, an outdoor adventure in the desert, sightseeing, luxury, or a cultural experience, Doha, Qatar offers it all. 

Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., November 8, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, November 12, 13 (14th is optional), 2021, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. There are a-la-carte registrations available in Eventbrite as well. The historic … Continued

Surfing USA? Try Morocco!

By: Arab America Contributing Writer/ Waverly Nohr Morocco is a popular place to go to see historic sights and famous markets, eat at delicious restaurants, and experience all that the cities have to offer. While Morocco is a great place for young people to go because of how affordable it is, it also offers some … Continued

Traditional Music in Morocco Series (Episode 4 of 7): Ahwash

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Three thousand new Israeli settler houses planned on Palestinian land—one more nail in the coffin for any dream of a two-state solution—Or a dream that may be already dead?

The Israeli plan to construct over 3,000 new housing units in several settler communities, some of which are deep in occupied territory on the West Bank, is a slap in the face to the Biden administration, Palestinians themselves, anti-occupation Israelis, the EU, UN and Arab countries. This plan makes it that much more difficult to settle the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine and significantly dims the chances of creating a state of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes the impact of this recent Israeli move on the West Bank.

An Interview with Derek Dickow: “Master of Networking”

“It’s not what you know, but who you know,”  By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer The “Master of Networking” — Derek Dickow — a first-generation Iraqi-Chaldean-American, is making a difference by helping thousands of individuals and organizations make meaningful connections through networking. Dickow is originally from the state of Michigan and has delivered … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 3 of 7): Ahidus

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Palestinian advocacy can’t win on such an uneven playing field—Human rights issues rise and fall in the U.S. and Israel

American workers have been trying to support Palestinians in several ways over the years. Recently Amazon and Google workers have tried to influence their companies’ decisions to supply the Israeli military and government technology used to harm Palestinians. Another case is of AFL-CIO workers who have voted to condemn Israeli violence against Palestinians and to end U.S. financial aid to Israel. On the Israel side is the government’s attempt to quell the important work of six Palestinian human rights organizations. Contributing writer, John Mason, these three grassroots attempts to support Palestinians.

Qatar Continues its Principled Rejection of the Abraham Accords as Anti-Palestinian

Qatari diplomats are the advocates par excellence of Palestinians in international arenas, giving these diplomats an image of strong supporters of a pro-human rights foreign policy. Now they have taken the side of the Palestinians in the context of the Abraham Accords, which do very little for Palestinians either economically or in resolving the Israel Palestinian conflict. Contributing writer John Mason writes about Qatar’s principled stand.

U.S. Palestinian Community Stands Against the Palestinian Authority’s Attacks on Palestinian Leaders

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian Authority has expanded its authoritarian crackdown on critical Palestinian voices, extending its boot from the confines of the occupied 1967 borders, or the “West Bank”, to the United States. On September 30th, Executive Director and a board member of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Dr. … Continued

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