Tens of thousands have fled Michigan’s troubled economy, yet Iraqi refugees continue to move here. It is the cultural support from Michigan’s large Middle Eastern community that continues to attract the refugees despite a U.S. effort to place them in cities where they stand a better chance of financial success. A U.S. government policy is … Continued
Saudi Arabia said on Saturday four pilgrims had died of the new H1N1 flu virus three days before the massive Muslim haj is due to begin, al-Hayat newspaper said. The Health Ministry said the deaths were among pilgrims who came from outside Saudi Arabia, al-Hayat online news said. Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Mirghalani could not … Continued
Jerusalem’s Old City is a district containing a number of holy sites venerated by Muslims, Christians and Jews. The BBC’s Heather Sharp, who moved into a home within its walls last year, reports on daily life in a dense tangle of narrow, winding alleyways. Our first night was a disaster. We had finally got the … Continued
“AREN’T you going to check out the terrace?” Madian al-Jazerah said to me. It was just after sunset on a summer Thursday evening, and we were standing on the sprawling front deck of Books@Cafe, the combination bookstore, cafe and restaurant that Mr. Jazerah owns in the historic neighborhood of Jabal Amman in Jordan’s capital. “I … Continued
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, the Saudi banking and finance mogul, retained the top spot on the 2009 Arabian Business Rich List for the world’s 50 richest Arabs, while last year’s number three, Maan Al Sanea, dropped off the list amid his debt woes. The Arab Rich List, which was published Sunday, surveys Arabs … Continued
The United Arab Emirates will see economic growth of up to 3 per cent next year, the country’s economy minister said on Friday, reiterating that growth would be a more tepid 1.3 per cent this year. Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Dubai. … Continued
With 15,000 extra security men manning the stadium and heavily armed riot police on virtually every street corner for Algeria’s 1-0 win over Egypt, there was little opportunity for major violence. Fears of riots in Khartoum spread as some Algerian fans said they were out for revenge after Egyptians stoned their team bus, injuring three … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be conducting an audit reviewing the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) in early January 2010. Implemented in the wake of September 11, 2001, NSEERS required non-immigrants from predominantly Arab and … Continued
Dr. Adnan Hammad received a prestigious award from the American Cancer Society in Los Angeles November 18 for his volunteerism, humanitarianism and distinguished service. The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization, honors individuals who are helping to realize the organization’s goal of saving lives and making a world with less cancer. The … Continued
As U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder prepares to speak tonight in Detroit to minority groups and law enforcement officials, his department faces criticism from some who say he shouldn’t be meeting with Muslim groups. He also is expected to face protesters upset over the shooting death of Muslim leader Luqman Ameen Abdullah last month in … Continued
There’s a swirl of activity in a spacious, modern kitchen as final meal preparations are made. An older man tries to swipe a felafel off an appetizer plate but instead gets a loving hand slap from a woman. The happy, well-dressed guests move to a table full of food in a dining room adorned with … Continued
Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. will speak and perform on Thursday, December 3rd at the “Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans–Arab America: Bridging the Gap” diversity workshop. Shaheen’s soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the … Continued
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