Author Archives: Arab America

The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) announces the results of the 2011 election of officers and board members and for the NAAMA Foundation board of trustees, effective January 1, 2011: President: Mouhanad Hammami, MD, of Livonia, MI, chief health operations office for Wayne County, MI President-Elect: Aziz Shaibani, MD, of Houston, TX, neuromuscular specialist … Continued

He is now famous throughout Tunisia and the Arab world — a legend, in fact. But Mohammed Bouazizi never set out to be a byword. His aunt Radia Bouazizi says his dream was to save enough money to be able to rent or buy a pickup truck. “Not to cruise around in,” she says, “but … Continued

Astronauts on the International Space Station are now able to enjoy the healthy and great tasting benefits of Wild Garden Hummus Dip with their meals. Ziyad Brothers Importing based in Cicero, Illinois markets the garbanzo-bean Hummus dip under its Wild Garden label. The Hummus comes in both a 13.4 ounce jar in six flavors and … Continued

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah showered US President Barack Obama, his family and staff with more than $300,000 worth of jewellery, ornaments and rare books during his first year in office. The monarch of the oil-rich Gulf state was by far the most generous foreign leader, according to documents released by the US Federal Register, gifting … Continued

U.S. organ procurement organizations looking to increase donation rates among Arab Americans can turn to new University of Michigan Health System research for recruitment ideas. U-M researchers identified various factors – from education and income levels to gender and religion – that may predict how members of this population view organ donation, says lead study … Continued

Egypt’s Minister for Trade said the MENA region needs to create 40 million new jobs in the next 20 years and foster interconnectivity in the Arab financial markets to keep its economy afloat. “You should create a better future for all Arabs in all of your countries,” Rashid Mohammed Rashid said during a press conference … Continued

The Central Blood Bank Society (CBBS) is literally a life-saving institution in Gaza. Its motto – “From Heart to Heart” – aptly sums up its mission to encourage people to donate blood to help others survive. “The Bank, with branches in Rafah and Khan Younis, plays a key role in the community with limited resources … Continued

In cafes and living rooms across the Middle East, the whirling montages and breathless journalists of Al Jazeera are defining the narrative of Tunisia’s upheaval for millions of Arabs riveted by the toppling of a dictator. The Qatar-based television network, as it does with the Iraq war and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, is airing visceral, round-the-clock … Continued

Palestinians on Tuesday raised their flag over the PLO diplomatic mission in Washington for the first time, as they push for international recognition that complicates the Obama administration’s efforts to restart stalled Mideast peace talks. At a brief ceremony, the Palestinian’s chief envoy to the United States, Maen Areikat, hoisted the red, green, white and … Continued

A rising demand for teachers of Arabic in the state considered the capital of Arab America has led Michigan State University to launch new undergraduate and graduate programs. The East Lansing school says the moves will help fill the shortage of those who can teach the language. About 300,000 people in southeastern Michigan Detroit trace … Continued

The 1001 Inventions Exhibition, showcasing Muslim contributions to science, technology and arts, has drawn a large number of visitors since its opening at the New York Hall of Science recently. The exhibition, organized by the 1001 Inventions Foundation in cooperation with ALJ Community Initiatives, has already visited London and Istanbul as part of a global … Continued

In his first public speaking engagement in Dearborn — months after controversy flared over the construction of an Islamic Center blocks from where the World Trade Center towers fell in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf spoke of affirming the Muslim identity and unity as Arab Americans. The speech, titled, “The … Continued