Arab America is a national website founded with the purpose of promoting an accurate image about the Arab American community and the Arab world.
With close to four million Arab Americans in the U.S., Arab America’s primary goal is to become a “bridge” bringing together the diverse Arab American community. Secondly, Arab America is an educational resource site for all Americans.
Arab America’s mission is achieved through the dissemination of accurate information about Arab Americans and the Arab world providing: up to date events, the latest news, Arabic restaurants and ethnic grocery outlets, churches, mosques, cultural and social service organizations, commerce, and music.
It is the intent of Arab America to be the leader in providing digital media to Arab Americans.
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Arab Americans and MENA: What is the Future of Nationwide Data Collection?
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 15:35:24
By Jahnvi Chopra/Arab America Contributing Writer The Status of “MENA” in Recent Years The concept of a specific category for individuals of Middle Eastern or North African descent (MENA) in federal surveys was introduced in 2015 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It has since been the topic of many discussions concerning identity, … Continued
When AI Doesn’t Speak Arabic: Language Gap That is Shaping Technology and US Defense
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:01:00
By Shayla Frank / Arab America Contributing Writer In September 2025, Florida State University researchers published a finding that should have alarmed defense intelligence. Words disproportionately generated by AI chatbots were appearing at measurably higher rates in natural human speech. More than one hundred million people were absorbing AI-generated vocabulary into everyday language without realizing … Continued
This is our 124th in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our 124th pathbreaker, James Jabara, Lebanese American fighter pilot and first American jet ace, who broke barriers in U.S. military aviation. His success in the jet age marked a turning point in aerial combat, especially in shifting from propeller-driven fighters to high-speed jet superiority. A veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, Jabara attributed his heroism to “early discipline learned in his Lebanese grocer father's store and through the Boy Scouts of America.”
Can Another Arab Team Repeat Morocco’s 2022 World Cup Success?
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:01:00
By Aziz Hellal / Arab America Contributing Writer When Morocco reached the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, it felt like the whole Arab world stopped to watch. Nobody expected them to beat teams like Spain and Portugal, but they did. Their run proved that Arab teams aren’t only there to participate; … Continued
Despite Trump’s Fury and Israel’s Defiance, the Alliance Holds — But Not Firmly
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:01:00
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump’s explosive phone call with Netanyahu and the weekend’s regional escalation exposes a partnership strained by diverging priorities and diminishing leverage. The disclosure of Trump’s June 1 call with Netanyahu offered a rare glimpse into the raw tension now defining U.S.– Israel relations. Trump lashed out … Continued
National Immigrant Heritage Month: Why We Stand Together
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:01:00
In June, National Immigrant Heritage Month reminds us that our nation has always been shaped by immigrants. For Arab Americans, this month carries special meaning because the Arab American story is an immigrant story. The first major wave of Arab immigrants arrived in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, primarily from the region known … Continued
Tony Award Icon.svg Arab America Contributing Writer/ Londyn Sewell A Historic Night on Broadway Arab representation had a major moment on Broadway this week. Actor Ali Louis Bourzgui won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as David in The Lost Boys. The win marked the first Tony … Continued
Al-Nassr crowned Champions of Saudi Arabia in Historic Season
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:01:00
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Nassr are champions of Saudi Arabia. Three and a half years after the club signed Cristiano Ronaldo, they have finally gotten over the line with a league title. It was one of the most competitive title races in the history of soccer in Saudi Arabia. It was … Continued
Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Kits: A Tribute to Amazigh and Arab Roots
arabamerica.com Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:01:00
By: Nadia Boughanmi / Contributing Arab America Writer North Africa has a rich history that has been attributed by the Amazigh, the indigenous group of the Maghreb, and the Arab population. From the blend of Tamazight and Darija spoken in the region to the beautiful and intricate textiles used, North African history reflects the presence … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In North Africa salads are often prepared from oranges and other fruit and usually served as appetizers. The beauty of this dish is that it can also serve as a light summer entrée or dessert. It is light and fresh, a real diner’s pleasure. 3 large seedless … Continued