This common lament often leads to nostalgic evocations of the Golden Age of Islam. US President Barack Obama recently harked back to this period of Islamic enlightenment, innovation and tolerance in his June 2009 Cairo speech, in which he attempted to redefine the relationship between Muslims and the United States. Actually, there is no need … Continued
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday she took on the “complicated and difficult” task of trying to restart talks on Israeli-Palestinian peace during her talks with Egypt’s leaders. Egypt is “an essential partner” in that effort, she said. “President Obama, special envoy [George] Mitchell — who is here with me today — and … Continued
Arab Americans will have no box to check on the census this April. They never have and many community leaders say it is time for that to change. Technically, Arab Americans are not a legally recognized racial or ethnic minority. The census follows the federal guidelines on racial and ethnic measurements provided by the U.S. … Continued
Palestinians may have to abandon the goal of an independent state if Israel continues to expand Jewish settlements and the United States does not stop it, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Wednesday. It may be time for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to “tell his people the truth, that with the continuation of settlement … Continued
Representatives of more than 30 leading Arab-American and Jewish-American organizations met in Washington, D.C., Oct. 25. Hosted jointly by the Arab-American Institute (AAI), a privately-funded research and policy center, and J Street, a pro-peace, pro-Israel lobby group, the leaders gathered to voice their support for President Barack Obama’s efforts to broker peace in the Middle … Continued
The Arab American National Museum announces the 2009 Arab American Film Festival which will take place on Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 This popular annual event presents short and feature-length films made by Arab American and Arab World filmmakers, and … Continued
In just a few weeks, from November 25-29, millions of Muslims will gather from across the globe to perform the Hajj. They will join processions of fellow pilgrims who simultaneously congregate in Mecca for a week and perform a series of holy rituals. Attracting 4 to 5 million Muslims annually, the Hajj is considered the … Continued
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has unveiled the Obama administration’s plans to bring the United States and the Muslim world closer together through a number of economic and social programs designed to spur development among the participants. Clinton, speaking to an Arab development forum in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, said the United States … Continued
A team working at a university in the United Arab Emirates has designed the world’s first Arabic speaking robot. Owners of robots who have felt frustrated by their humanoid companions inability to say marhaban, ma salama, shukran and mabrook may soon be able to end their suffering. Named after a 11th Century Muslim doctor and … Continued
Wealthy Arab funds, eager to buy up distressed film assets abroad, should spend their money closer to home where filmmakers are struggling to find funding and distribution channels, according to industry experts. Film festivals have sprung up in the Gulf Arab region in recent years with events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United … Continued
Iraqi refugee Leila Johanna Isho is determined to make this her last year in Syria. “Most of our family is scattered across Europe and I have a cousin in Canada so we don’t mind where we move, but we have to move because life is becoming too difficult here,” said Isho, sitting with her three … Continued
Nicole Antakli, 37 President and CEO Intraco Corp. Troy Biggest achievement: Building on the company’s foundation to create and drive profitability, and learning how to manage and balance that with the debt structure of the company. Current goal: To become a billion-dollar company within five years. Nicole Antakli stands athwart two very different worlds. She’s … Continued
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