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A Bridge, Not a Burden: The True Impact of Migration

By FAWAZ ALMOTLAK Migration to Western countries is no longer merely the movement of individuals seeking a better life; it has become a complex issue intertwined with political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions. Migration from Arab countries to the West occupies a particular place within this debate, as it has often been driven by harsh circumstances of conflict, war, and economic crises that forced many to leave their homelands in search of dignity and stability. Yet the perception of migration in Western societies is not always positive; it is often clouded by anxiety and suspicion. Many voices in the West view migrants as an economic burden, assuming they take more from social and health services than they contribute. Others see migration as a security or cultural threat, especially when it involves people arriving from Arab or Muslim countries, whose presence is unjustly associated with extremism or difficulties in integration. These fears, amplified by section...

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