# RFK Jr's claim that Arabs 'don't produce science' debunked

US health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Arabs do not produce science, prompting Al Jazeera to rebut the assertion with historical and contemporary examples. The remarks matter because they stereotype Arab contributions and ignore scientific achievements.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/uss-rfk-jr-claims-arabs-dont-produce-science-why-hes-very-very-wrong?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:12:35 +0000