ACCESS’ Social Services Department and the Senior Alliance Area Agency on Aging 1-C have been working together to offer Halal Meals on Wheels to Muslim senior citizens. “ACCESS is trying to create an awareness in the senior community of the services available to them, keeping in mind the cultural sensitivity factor,” says Social Services Director … Continued
Was it modern jazz? Or the soundtrack to The Golden Voyage of Sinbad? The undulating melody issuing – however haltingly – yesterday afternoon from the 15 teens in the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble was unmistakable. Even familiar. It was the snake charmers’ melody familiar from old action movies. Snake charmers? Sinbad? And a jazz … Continued
In a major initiative at increasing the Arabic content on the Internet, Qatar intends to develop digital archives of significant Arabic texts for online distribution by 2015, ictQATAR secretary general Hessa al-Jaber has said. “In addition, we will be offering a grant program to individuals and organisations that develop digital media in Arabic,” she said … Continued
Few hours ago we live streamed Nokia’s major regional press conference where they announced the launch of ‘Comes with Music, ’which offers people a year of unlimited access to the entire Ovi Music catalog with the ability to keep all downloaded tracks even after the year is over. The Arab world launch covers 11 markets … Continued
With Valentine’s Day in the loom, people all over the country are looking for ways to show their love, perhaps with a beautiful bouquet of roses or a box of assorted chocolates. While in the Middle East no such holiday or tradition exists, for centuries Arabs have expressed their love through poetry, music, and oratory–finding … Continued
A new fast food sensation has hit the Emirates’ culinary scene. Right now, Dubai diners can’t seem to get enough of the “camel burger.” “It’s a sensation,” Ramesh, restaurant manager at “Local House” the restaurant chain behind the burgers told CNN. “Everyone’s bored of beef and chicken. So, as soon as the word got out, … Continued
It’s easy to do, great exercise for all ages, and does NOT require a partner! Learn the traditional folk dance of the Levant and other Arab World nations – the Debkeh, a dance of community often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions – at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Lessons will be … Continued
Written Arabic has existed for about 14 centuries without major change; its literature is vast and a key to understanding the development of world history. While Europe entered the dark ages after the fall of the Roman empire, Arabic carried the torch of classical learning, and much that we know today in the realms of … Continued
Arab filmmakers continue to make waves around the world, with the Iraqi Mohamed al Daradji and Arab-Bosnian Zeina Durra both enjoying warm receptions for their films, Son Of Babylon and The Imperialists Are Still Alive!, at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, which ended on Sunday. It isn’t only filmmakers from the region who are … Continued
The Detroit Institute of Arts’ (DIA) long-anticipated new gallery of Islamic art opens to the public on Sunday, Feb. 28. A special pre-grand opening celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., featuring an exclusive preview, a sumptuous Silk Road dinner, musical entertainment and a guest speaker. Tickets are $250 and can be … Continued
The Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) and the Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) held a professionals mixer on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon in Royal Oak, Michigan. Over 150 people attended the event which brought together professionals of all ages, creeds and nationalities in order to promote networking and social activities … Continued
Hasib Sabbagh was a Christian Palestinian businessman who co-founded one of the largest building companies in the Middle East and used his vast wealth to fund Palestinian and Arab charities and many causes dedicated to peace and reconciliation. He was influential in urging Palestinian leaders to seek peace and justice through negotiation rather than armed … Continued
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