Two Arab investment companies have announced the launch of the first private equity fund designed to boost the Palestinian economy. The semiofficial Palestine Investment Fund and Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital, said Sunday that they will invest in small and medium-sized businesses. They say they will provide an initial $15 million, and hope to … Continued
Music is the key not only to understanding various ways of cultural expression and social communication, but also to comprehend peoples’ views of their identities and heritages. In her book, Philosophy in a New Key (1942), the American philosopher, Susanne Langer, states that music is a highly articulated mode of expression symbolizing intuitive acquaintance of … Continued
Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders met yesterday with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss joint efforts against domestic violence extremists and to promote meaningful, positive and authentic dialogue. The community leaders welcomed a commitment by the secretary to promote meaningful, positive and authentic dialogue. They also expressed concern … Continued
In a meeting with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday to discuss joint efforts against domestic violent extremists, Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders welcomed commitments by the Secretary to promote meaningful, positive and authentic dialogue. Leaders from national and local organizations representing these communities expressed concern about DHS policies, … Continued
In the heart of New York and on some of the most prominent movie theatres “AMC”, “LOEW’S” and “SVA” the movie “Welad ElAm” or “Cousins” will première. This much anticipated event takes place on multiple locations nation-wide on January 29th, 2010 in the presence of the stars “Karim Abdel Aziz”, and “Sherif Mounir” and “Hesham … Continued
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero told Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday that in the Middle East at present the necessary conditions exist to “take a definitive step toward peace, (an opportunity) which cannot be wasted.” Zapatero met with Abdullah after the Jordanian met in private with King Juan Carlos at Zarzuela Palace, … Continued
Curious MGM Grand Detroit casino patrons may look up from their penny slots on Friday nights this winter to wonder why a mob of well-dressed individuals is clamoring by the elevators leading up to Ignite Sushi Bar and Lounge. But if they follow the diverse crowd into the lush, colorful atmosphere, they’ll find Arabian Night, … Continued
Who would have expected that the will and determination of one man would mobilize an international consensus to move the permanent headquarters of the United Nations from New York to Geneva, after Washington refused to allow late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to give his speech before the UN General Assembly in 1989? ”In the name … Continued
Arab members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are pushing for Arabic to be made a fourth official language of the global trade body, diplomats and officials said Tuesday. But the heavy cost of translation, interpreting and extra printing involved in adding Arabic to the three current official languages — English, French and Spanish — … Continued
It’s easy, fun, great exercise and you don’t need a partner! The AANM is offering debkeh dance classes for children and adults, beginning in late February. Debkeh is a traditional folk dance from the Levant region of the Arab World, a dance of community often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions. Dancer/choreographer Suha Farhoud, … Continued
Luxor is set to become one of the world’s largest open-air museums when a multimillion dollar project to restore the “Sphinx Alley” is complete in March, the governor of Luxor, Samir Farag, said Sunday. The project to restore the two-mile (three-kilometer) alley that links the grand temples of Luxor and Karnak on the east bank … Continued
The African Cup of Nations is set to stage yet another passionate, incendiary confrontation between North Africa’s fiercest soccer rivals when Egypt and Algeria clash in the semifinal round Thursday in Benguela, Angola. Egypt is eager to erase the ghosts of November, when Algeria defeated Egypt to win a place in this summer’s World Cup … Continued
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