In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Alia Malek, a successful Syrian-American civil rights attorney, was shocked by what she saw as a dangerous and misguided public backlash against Arab-Americans. Malek was confident that somebody would write a book that would put a human face on the Arab-American community and educate … Continued
Art Treasures Revealed Ancient art finds a modern home in Doha at the Museum of Islamic Art as it celebrates its first anniversary. From jewelry to textiles to ceramics and metal work, the galleries host an unparalleled collection of artifacts spanning the 7th to the 19th centuries, from Spain to China. The minimal Arabesque cubism … Continued
After immense anticipation in the Arab world and the international community at large, “Fatenah”, Palestine’s first 3D animated feature film, has finally begun to grace the festival circuit. Introduced only in Boston thus far, Dearborn will be the second city to premiere the film in the United States. The 30 minute animation will make its … Continued
It is hard to imagine a topic more esoteric than a Persian Gulf property developer seeking a freeze on its debt payments. And yet newspapers are aflutter with special crisis sections, world markets are trembling, and analysts are opining on inter-emirate relations in the UAE. Why do we care? The financial teetering of Dubai World … Continued
The Syrian Arab Republic is a longtime pal of Iran that was once castigated by George W. Bush as part of the Axis of Evil. But like John le Carré’s legendary spy, it may be ready to come in from the cold. This would be no minor event for peace and prosperity, and it if … Continued
What does American history look and feel like in the experiences of Arab Americans? In A Country Called Amreeka: Arab Roots, American Stories (Free Press; 2009; $25), Syrian American civil rights lawyer Alia Malek weaves the stories of the Arab American community into the story of America, using lively and moving narratives of real people, … Continued
The annual Muslim haj pilgrimage has ended without the major flu outbreak feared by some experts and with only five deaths from the H1N1 flu virus out of 73 recorded cases, the Saudi health minister said. In remarks broadcast on Al Arabiya television on Monday, Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz al-Rabeeah said five pilgrims had died of … Continued
Political power struggles continue to rock Iraqi football as fans and analysts scramble to assess the damage to the country’s beloved national game. The world football body FIFA suspended reigning Asian champion Iraq last week on charges of political meddling after the government’s Olympic committee abruptly sacked the Iraqi Football Association, IFA, and occupied its … Continued
According to “Doing Business 2010: Reforming through Difficult Times” Reformers were particularly active in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. This year, there were 4 new reformers among the top 10: Liberia, the United Arab Emirates, Tajikistan and Moldova. Others include Rwanda, Egypt, Belarus, the Former Yugoslav Republic of … Continued
Imagine being a Hollywood star complete with Tony and Emmy award nominations and multiple trips to the Oscars. Reaching that pinnacle of success in your career, but believing none of it compares to what you are doing now. Enter Debbie Allen. The mere mention of her name probably has the “Fame” theme stuck in your … Continued
As world markets absorbed the shock of Dubai’s debt crisis, the ruler of the once-booming city-state left town for an important meeting in a desert palace. His hosts: the leaders of neighboring Abu Dhabi whose balance sheets are flush with oil revenue. It’s not known what promises were made inside the halls in Al Ain … Continued
Speculation is an important exercise in philosophical debates and social gatherings, but not in public policy reviews or criminal investigations. Yet this is what happened during the hearing conducted by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Friday, Nov. 19. Senator Joe Lieberman, the committee chair, decided to press ahead with his investigation … Continued
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