Ke maʻu ʻeni mo e ngaahi peesi kehe ʻo e vahefonuá, lomiʻi ʻi he meʻa ke fili mei aí pea fili ʻa e “Fili ʻa e Vahefonuá/Fonuá.”

Middle East North Africa Region

Welcome to RootsTech! RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world, hosted by FamilySearch. We focus on helping people discover their family story. Enjoy this on-demand content designed to help you discover your family's story. Bookmark this page to return here for Middle Eastern and North African content.

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2025

Dar Leila Habiba

Mahasin Saleh

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2025

Finding Records & Preserving Memories on FamilySearch

Historical records found on FamilySearch inspire Blanche to learn more about her grandfather's life. She is also able to use FamilySearch, a free platform, to safeguard cherished memories and precious moments.

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Tracing Your Lineage

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2024

Arab American Family History in the United States

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2024

Tracing Your Arab American Roots

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2024

2,800 Years: The Jews of Iran

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Keynote Speakers

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Inspirational Content

Be inspired by the stories and experiences of others. Even if you’re not a genealogist, you can still feel the power of these inspirational stories.

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Activities to Try

FamilySearch offers a variety of ways to learn more about your family story. Try these simple activities to begin saving and sharing your important family treasures.