A University political science professor became the first Muslim ever to be appointed to the Superior Court in New Jersey on Jan. 27 when he was sworn in to the Family Division of the Court in Somerset County. Hany Mawla, 36, is also the youngest to be appointed to the Superior Court in the state, … Continued
Over the past decades, numerous polls have demonstrated that the majority of Egyptians want shari’a-or Islamic principles-applied to parts of their country’s legal system. Egypt’s constitution reflects this: Article 2 of the constitution states that shari’a is the principle source of legislation. Even with the popular support that Article 2 has in Egypt, it has … Continued
The economy of Saudi Arabia is one of “unrivaled strength”, according to a new in-depth report. Prudent managing of the economy has given the Kingdom a surplus from years of high oil prices that is allowing it to push ahead with its investment agenda amid the global economic downturn, concludes Oxford Business Group in its … Continued
Jordan’s Queen Rania claims education is the best way to fight poverty. The queen – who was addressing over 800 delegates at a panel debate entitled “Rebuilding Education for the 21st Century”, at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Saturday (30.01.10) – stated new innovative ways of thinking need to be achieved. She said: … Continued
US luxury retail giant Bloomingdale’s has no plans to open further international stores, its chairman and CEO said on Sunday ahead of the launch of the chain’s first Dubai outlet. The Dubai outlet, Bloomingdale’s first venture outside its domestic US market, will not lay the ground for a string of locations in other emerging markets … Continued
Hitting US theaters today is Ajami, Israel’s contender at this year’s Academy Awards, which has also been garnering praise at Cannes and other international film festivals. The vast, multi-language epic of family feuds, police detectives and Bedouin revenge squads – in Arabic and Hebrew – portrays the grim realities of life in the Arab-Jewish city … Continued
Radio talk show hosts Laila alhusinni in Dearborn and Ray Hanania in Chicago announced they will be combine their weekday radio shows to create one simulcast every Friday to link audiences in both cities and regions. alHusinni is the host of “Good Morning Michigan” which broadcasts Monday, Wednesday thru Friday on WNZK 690 AM Radio … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (DOJ-CRD) on its decision to begin the investigative process into the shooting death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah by FBI agents in Detroit in October of 2009. The Imam was shot 21 times by FBI agents during a raid in Dearborn, Michigan. … Continued
The Israeli-Arab film “Ajami” was announced as one of the five nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar on Tuesday. It was directed by Scandar Copti, an Israeli-Palestinian Christian, and Yaron Shani, an Israeli Jew. Filmed in the highly polarized city of Jaffa, “Ajami” focuses on the conflicts and alliances amongst Israeli Arabs and … Continued
Berklee College of Music will present its Second Annual Middle Eastern Festival on Monday, February 8, featuring world-renowned Turkish clarinet virtuoso Hüsnü Senlendirici, the New York Gypsy All-Stars, and the Berklee Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble directed by Christiane Karam. The concert showcases a variety of Middle Eastern styles, including Lebanese folk music, Arabic classical music, … Continued
Berklee College of Music will present its Second Annual Middle Eastern Festival on Monday, February 8, featuring world-renowned Turkish clarinet virtuoso Hüsnü Senlendirici, the New York Gypsy All-Stars, and the Berklee Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble directed by Christiane Karam. The concert showcases a variety of Middle Eastern styles, including Lebanese folk music, Arabic classical music, … Continued
The following are the submission details for the 7th annual New York Arab American Comedy Festival being held May 5-9, 2010 in NYC. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2010 no exceptions. The Festival is divided into three parts: Comedic theater, stand up comedy and comedic films. The details for the submissions in each … Continued
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