In times of trouble, certain characteristics of predominantly Muslim countries are emphasized in the media, while others disappear. Consider Iran. Until the shah’s “stable” regime collapsed, phrases like “non-Arab” and “Indo-European” were routinely used to express approval of Iran; now of course the adjective “Islamic” recurs numbingly, and with it hints of a sinister “Islamic … Continued
After decades of turning out yellow-framed covers featuring Egyptian artifacts and other Mideast treasures, National Geographic magazine will for the first time soon start printing in Arabic. The picture-packed science magazine lining countless bookshelves plans to issue its first Arabic edition next month, making its more than century-old publisher the latest Western media company to … Continued
Elite institution, indeed. Harvard University, where I’m pursuing a master’s in public policy, has now honored Marty Peretz, editor-in-chief of the New Republic and world-class bigot. This honor has come in the form of a $650,000 fund that the Department of Social Studies is creating in Peretz’s name — a nice celebration for a man … Continued
The Texas State Board of Education adopted a resolution Friday that seeks to curtail references to Islam in Texas textbooks, as social conservative board members warned of what they describe as a creeping Middle Eastern influence in the nation’s publishing industry. The board approved the one-page non-binding resolution, which urges textbook publishers to limit what … Continued
A jury Friday acquitted four Christian missionaries who were accused of inciting a crowd while videotaping themselves proselytizing to Muslims at the Dearborn Arab International Festival in June. Nabeel Qureshi of Virginia, Negeen Mayel of California, and Paul Rezkalla and David Wood, both of New York, were acquitted of breach of peace, 19th District Court … Continued
Leaders of prominent U.S. Muslim groups called Monday for interfaith dialogue to combat religious intolerance and said they support the right to build a controversial Islamic center near ground zero. “We stand for the constitutional right of Muslims, and Americans of all faiths, to build houses of worship anywhere in our nation as allowed by … Continued
iQ-Telematics, a Pioneer in Driver Distraction Mitigation solutions received $15,000 in funding from the State of Michigan Microloan fund. “The Michigan Microloan Fund Program award enabled us to meet critical immediate needs, including securing patents in the United States and Europe and launch a fourth Marketing Analysis project with a Michigan university to quantify customers’ … Continued
HE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary United Nations Building New York, New York 10:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to address this Assembly for the second time, nearly two years after my election as President of the United States. … Continued
It’s hard to find anyone with a positive word to say about this latest round of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA), and with good reason. Having just spent a week there meeting with senior intelligence, military and diplomatic officials, as well as Palestinian negotiators and Arab-Israelis, I can say categorically that … Continued
Publishers, writers and a growing number of individuals are addressing the “reading crisis” in the Arab world. A recent UN report shows that less than two percent of the Arab population reads one book a year, and the number of published books average to one book for every 19,150 citizens in the Arab world compared … Continued
On October 23, 2010, ictQATAR and Creative Commons will be hosting Digitally Open: Innovation and Open Access Forum. The Forum will address how innovation can thrive in the digital age through sharing and openness, covering issues such as digital content rights, the open cloud, open source software, openness in government, creativity and making money in … Continued
The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) will host its 31st Annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards Gala at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center at 6 p.m. Oct. 16. Every year ACC, a non profit human services organization, sets the stage for a unique and prestigious event to honor extraordinary individuals and organizations who are visionaries … Continued
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