Islam is backward, breeds terrorists and suppresses women, are just some of the lies the media promotes about Islam, says American rapper and convert to Islam Mutah Beale, who is set to launch a TV show next month to counter the negative stereotypes about Muslims. Beale, who shot to fame as a member of the … Continued
On 4 November, the International Monetary Fund made this positive assessment of the Algerian economy: “Despite a deteriorated international environment, Algeria has continued to post good economic performance, consistent with its trend in recent years, and characterized by solid non-hydrocarbon growth, control of inflation, and reduction of unemployment… Thanks to prudent financial policies, comfortable external … Continued
In the past few weeks, several Palestinian refugee families from Al-Waleed camp in Iraq have been resettled across the US. Many more are expected to come over the next few weeks and months. After enduring years of hardship, these families arrive to the US with very little, and desperately need our community’s assistance. In addition … Continued
Arab-American and Muslim groups based in metro Detroit and across the U.S. have strongly condemned the http://www.freep.com/article/20091105/NEWS07/91105055/1318/Suspect-in-Ft.-Hood-shooting-on-ventilator”>shooting rampage in Ft. Hood, Texas, saying the actions are not rooted in Islam or Arab culture. According to reports, the shooter is a Muslim of Arab descent who attended a mosque, handed out Qurans before the attack, and … Continued
Washington-based democracy activist Ammar Abdulhamid says virtually no progress has been made in opening up the political system in his native Syria since he fled the country more than five years ago. He and his family were forced into exile in 2005 because of his outspoken criticism of the regime. Abdulhamid says the situation has … Continued
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) tonight reiterated the Muslim community’s condemnation of today’s deadly shootings at Fort Hood in Texas and urged the nation to remain calm and unified as Americans nationwide react to the tragic events. At a news conference tonight on Capitol Hill, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said: “We reiterate … Continued
Arab League chief Amr Mussa urged Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to reconsider his decision to not run in an upcoming election, the Egyptian state news agency MENA reported. Mussa assured Abbas of his backing in a phone conversation on Thursday night after the Palestinian leader, who has threatened to resign several times, insisted in a … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is appalled by the attack that took place earlier today against soldiers and others at Fort Hood, Texas. Preliminary news reports have indicated that a rogue Army Major Malik Hasan and two others shot and killed at least 12 people and injured numerous others. ADC President Mary Rose Oakar said, … Continued
Here is a statement issued by the Association of Patriotic Arab Americans in Military on Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s murder of 13 people at Ft. Hood yesterday: At a time of deep sorrow in the midst of this horrific tragedy, our thoughts are first and foremost with the Fort Hood shooting victims and their families. … Continued
The UAE is like the “Wild West” for the music business, with radio stations openly breaking the law by using songs without compensating the artists, industry experts said yesterday. Radio stations do not fear being caught because the Emirates, unlike many other countries, does not have a system to track what is played and collect … Continued
The annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival, run by Confederation House, has certainly taken off. On November 12 the country’s premier ethnic music event will kick off for the tenth straight year. The 16-day program in Jerusalem and Nazareth is choc full of topliners from France, India, Greece, Turkey and the United States besides, naturally, the … Continued
Caesars Windsor is proud to present one of the most talented young artists in the Arab musical scene, Lebanese entertainer, Ayman Zbib who will be coming to the Colosseum stage with special guest comedian, Elie Ayoub on Saturday, December 5 at 9 pm. Zbib will be performing some of his greatest singles including “Hala Youma” … Continued
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