Opposition to a proposed mosque near Ground Zero swelled into a furor this week after its planners on Aug. 3 passed the last municipal hurdle barring them from building it. New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg spoke passionately in defense of the project. “Let us not forget that Muslims were among those murdered on 9/11 … Continued
A noted group of Holocaust survivors is blasting the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn for financing a statue of journalist Helen Thomas to be placed in its building, saying it would tarnish its reputation. The American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and their Descendants, which represents about 80,000 families of Holocaust survivors in the … Continued
Lebanon on Thursday became the latest Middle East state to voice security fears over BlackBerry smartphones, as the United States stepped in to the growing row over the popular devices. Saudi Arabia is to suspend BlackBerry services on Friday after the Canadian manufacturers failed to meet its demands, while the United Arab Emirates announced at … Continued
Barack Obama’s popularity has plummeted in the Arab world, where most people support an Iranian nuclear weapon, according to a poll released on Thursday. The survey of almost 4,000 people in six countries will come as a blow to the White House, which has argued that positive perceptions of Mr Obama – particularly after his … Continued
After sold out shows this past spring in DC, San Francisco, Anaheim and LA, we are now heading to Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Boston, Toronto, Dallas, Houston and NYC!! The Tour stars international comedy headliners Dean Obeidallah, Maysoon Zayid and Aron Kader. Plus joining the shows in each city will be some very funny special guest … Continued
Khyam Allami grew up in London but found himself longing to connect with his Iraqi roots. The ‘ud – a Middle Eastern lute – was the way he chose, and he has dedicated his life to it. Whenever I meet someone new, the conversation tends to go like this. “Where are you from?” “My parents … Continued
The threat by the United Arab Emirates to shut down mobile services on BlackBerrys like e-mail and text messaging underscores a growing tension between communications companies and governments over how to balance privacy with national security. BlackBerry Ban Extends to Visitors (August 3, 2010) While communications companies want to be able to ensure that their … Continued
It has no official website, no signs on the streets directing to it and no paved roads leading to it, but once you have reached your destination, you are magically transported into a world that not many people know exists. Located just off Arabian Gulf Road in the Sharq district of Kuwait in one of … Continued
Book Review by Dennis Moore Manal M. Omar, author of Barefoot in Baghdad, an international aid worker from an Arab and Muslim heritage, has provided valuable first-hand insights into events a world away following the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster. One of the book’s major characters is now a prominent member of San Diego’s Iraqi … Continued
The Ajyal Theatrical Group, under the direction of its founder, Najee Mondalek announced two dates in the Detroit area for the smash hit comedy, “Shoufou Alwawa Wayn.” The comedy will be in Dearborn at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 16, 2010 and in Windsor, Ontario on Saturday, October 23 at … Continued
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today expressed its support for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who delivered a powerful and moving speech earlier today at Governor’s Island in support of the proposed Muslim community center near Ground Zero, alongside a group of the city’s interfaith leaders. Standing alongside a diverse group of New York … Continued
Today, longtime journalist and Arab American trailblazer, Helen Thomas, will turn 90 years-old. A dedicated journalist for over 67 years, Thomas began her career with the United Press International (UPI) as a reporter in 1943 at a time when women had not yet permeated the news and media industry. In 1960, she began to cover … Continued
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