By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Forbes Middle East 100 Most Powerful Business Women, features women from 27 different countries working within 27 different industries. These women have been making their mark and leading some of the largest companies. The list is dominated by the banking and financial services industry with 23 … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Women, of course, have been around since the beginning. Without women, humans would cease to exist. Everything about them was created to give and sustain life. To nurture. But women are more than just mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters. They are the strong foundation upon which civilization … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Iraqi-American sisters Huda, Mona, and Alya Kattan have been fixtures in the beauty industry for years. Born and raised in the United States and now based in Dubai, these savvy entrepreneurs built their empire from the ground up and now have one of the most successful beauty brands … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Creator Throughout the world, there have been a variety of marches, protests, events, and movements to encourage women’s rights. Whether it be for voting rights, reproductive rights, or professional rights, women and their allies have had to fight for their place. The country in the Arab world with … Continued
(Photo Credit: www.middleeasteye.net) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer Sally Almaklani was initially apprehensive about participating in the congressional art competition since she had only ever created two formal works of art. Since she could remember, the New York City high school sophomore has been sketching on paper towels, the loose-leaf paper ends, and even … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer As feminism progressed through the late 20th century, we have all begun to recognize that experience of women advocating for their civil and social rights is one that exists throughout all cultures and nationalities. With that, it is important to recognize that as cultures and nationalities change, … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Last year, Universal Music announced they were launching a Universal Arabic Music project under Republic Records label. The US-based project aimed to promote Arabic music on a global scale. Universal Arabic Music cooperates with other labels within the Universal group such as: the US, UK, Brazil, France, … Continued
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.
Amid political tension in Tunisia, President Kais Saied appointed Najla Bouden Rhomdane as the first female Prime Minister in Tunisia and the Arab world. Romdhane was appointed prime minister after President Saied dismissed her predecessor and suspended parliament in July. While Rhomdane’s appointment is positive for many women in the Arab world, Tunisia has been going through a political crisis that has triggered skepticism around Rhomdane’s appointment.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12,13 (the 14 is optional), 2021, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. The historic in-person event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s … Continued
SOURCE: AL-FANAR MEDIA BY: AYAR JAHCHAN When it comes to humor, Arabs don’t shy away from joking about themselves. But Arab women comedians still face barriers to a film or stage career. This year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe again welcomed women of Arab heritage hoping to make waves on the stand-up comedy scene. The program in August included … Continued
SOURCE: LA PRENSA LATINA BY: OMNIA al DESOUKIE Dubai, Aug 6 (EFE).- Nora Al-Matrooshi, who has dreamed since childhood of reaching the stars, is poised to become the first Arab woman to go into space and hopes that her achievement will shatter every stereotype of a patriarchal society that questions her credentials on a daily … Continued
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