Five Arab countries – Somalia, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon – are among the 37 failed states that Foreign Policy magazine and the Fund for Peace singled out recently in their Failed States Index 2010. These five are unable to control their territories, rendering them havens for crime, drugs, piracy or terrorism. Their territorial integrity … Continued
With the approach of Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan and its fasting, I am reminded of the holidays and celebrations of my childhood in Palestine; of how eagerly we awaited the Eid, its festivities and rituals. The nights of Ramadan leading up to the Eid were spent at the mosque … Continued
The United States said it was disappointed that the UAE planned to cut off key BlackBerry services, noting that the Gulf nation was setting a dangerous precedent in limiting freedom of information. PJ Crowley, spokesman, State Department, said: “We are committed to promoting the free flow of information. We think it’s integral to an innovative … Continued
The circus around the mosque should start to lose audience. New York officials have the authority to decide whether an Islamic center may be built near the tragic site of the attacks on the Twin Towers. They’ve given it a green light. Our foreign policy establishment worries that the intemperate rants against the project are … Continued
“Fordson” is a feature length documentary film that follows four talented high school football players from Dearborn Michigan as they gear up for their big senior year rivalry game during the last ten days of Ramadan, a month when Muslims traditionally fast every day from sunrise to sundown. The story is set against the backdrop … Continued
Al-Miskeih Souk has a special feature during the holy month of Ramadan represented through the beauty of the pillars, which form the end of al-Hamidieh Street. Despite its small size, al-Miskieh Souk is a daily attraction point and it is open to al-Miskieh yard where tourists and shoppers gather. The Souk gets more vivid with … Continued
Although there is much to debate about the ability of President Barack Obama to bring peace to the Middle East, there is no doubt that he is doing more than any of his predecessors to recognize the importance of American Arab journalists. In the nearly two years since his election, Obama has slowly and steadily … Continued
Just days after a federal panel determined the Education Department discriminated against the founder of the controversial Arabic language-themed public school, the current principal has resigned. A veteran city principal will now take the helm of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn — and will become the first Arab-American to head the school since … Continued
It is with enormous sadness that ANERA announces the passing of Peter Gubser, humanitarian, author, educator and devoted friend of Palestinian communities throughout the Middle East. Dr. Gubser committed 29 years of his career to improving lives of Palestinians as president of ANERA. Peter Gubser died September 2, after battling cancer. He was 69. Peter … Continued
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is happy to announce that the $10,000 fundraising goal to complete the Helen Thomas sculpture has been met with one week to spare in the 45-day campaign. As of this morning, $10,031 has been pledged to the project. Fundraising continues at www.kickstarter.com through the established deadline of 11:59 p.m. … Continued
“Flying while Arab or Muslim” has joined the profiling lexicon alongside “driving while Arab or Muslim,” “driving while Black” and “driving while brown” since 9/11. “Flying while Arab or Muslim” expression has come to describe the reality of travel for all Muslims, non-Muslim Arabs, and anyone who looks like they could be from the Middle … Continued
Recently, I read a short piece of news in Arabic that the Emir of Qatar has officially approved the establishment of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) as a “private institution for public benefit”, known in America as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). This pushed me to ask: can interfaith dialogue be fruitful … Continued
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