If it wasn't for the Arabs of the past, Egyptians might have never converted to Islam. Same applies to Iran, Iraq, ect... Arabs of the past supported the prophet, we have the most respect for them. The people who fought against the prophet and his family long after him are not very loved or respected by Arabs, and Muslims in general, wether they are Muslims or Shii. Saying that, i am not comparing the great Sahaba with anybody that lives currently, they were a special group of people, in a special time. Now, Arab and Muslim countries have their disagreements, we should ALL work together to build bridges and unite and develop our countries, so we can have a better future, and so God can bless us.
Quran 3:103
And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided