Palestinian-American community leader, licensed construction manager, and political analyst appearing regularly across Arabic and international broadcast media from New York.
Maher Abdelqader has spent three decades in two demanding fields at once. As a Certified Construction Manager he served as Vice President of AI Engineers, Inc., running the firm's New York City office and leading business development across public and private infrastructure work. As a community leader he has served as President of the Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects.
Alongside that professional career, he became one of the most consistently sought Palestinian-American voices in Arabic-language media. He appears regularly as a political analyst across Arab satellite networks and international outlets, offering commentary on US foreign policy, the United Nations, and the politics of the Palestinian diaspora in America.
He has met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill, attended sessions at the United Nations alongside the Palestinian delegation, and has been received at the White House. In 2025 the Arab America Foundation named him its national MVP, an honor announced by national press release.
His written commentary appears across the Arabic press, from Al Quds and Al Haya Al Jadida in Palestine to Al Ahram and Al Dostor in Egypt, alongside coverage in Al Jazeera, Al Hurra, and Independent Arabia.
A short cross-section of the record — chosen for weight rather than recency.
Interviews and analysis across Arabic satellite networks and international outlets.
Articles, interviews, and analysis published across the Arabic and international press.
Three decades of public life — the United Nations, Capitol Hill, community gatherings, and professional recognition.
Available for broadcast interviews, panel moderation, conference speaking, and written commentary in Arabic and English.
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