The Ajyal Theatrical Group, under the direction of its founder, Najee Mondalek presents “Shoufou Alwawa Wayn” on October 29 thru October 31 at the Ford Performing and Community Arts Center in Dearborn. The play is written by Mondalek and directed by Ray Alcodray. The play centers on the global economic meltdown which has come home … Continued
I have always liked design, but majored in history and archaeology at university in Beirut. Then I saw the work of a friend who was doing graphic design, and I thought, this looks interesting. So I switched to graphic design, and then I realised I am very good at typography and collages. They are my … Continued
After decades of neglect, one of Islam’s most important libraries is about to reopen in Aleppo, offering scholars access to some 70,000 books and rare works of art, and shining a light on a centuries-old tradition of learning. Aleppo, Syria’s second city, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, outdone only … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is shocked and appalled by the actions of Mr. Robert Lowry, Congressional candidate for Florida, District 20. According to an AP Report, last week during a weekly GOP Meeting at a gun range Mr. Lowry dressed shooting targets in a Kaffyieh, the traditional Arab headdress. The actions of Mr. Lowry … Continued
Just two months ago, many western commentators were jubilant that Mahmoud Abbas, theU.S. supported head of both the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the interim Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA), was making a comeback and reducing the influence in Palestinian society of the Islamist movement Hamas. But a series of events in recent weeks has sent … Continued
Fusing traditional Arab sounds and Western classical music together is the specialty of Palestine-born American oud and violin maestro Simon Shaheen. The Catholic Arab musician and composer, who has been performing oud and violin since he was a small child, endeavours to spread his love of this music across the world. Mr Shaheen and his … Continued
The immigrant experience in America is a topic rich in meaning. For me it is personal, since my understanding has been informed both by my family’s story and my work of several decades. Because America has a complex and conflicted relationship with immigrants, being both inclusive and generous while at the same time wary and … Continued
Young Arab Leaders (YAL), the pan-Arab platform for providing Arab youth with employment opportunities via quality education, training and entrepreneurship, and Business for Diplomatic Action (BDA), America’s leading private-sector led public diplomacy initiative, have launched in New York the 2009 Arab and American Business Fellowship (AABF), the business executives’ exchange program. The Fellowship’s lead sponsor … Continued
At 9:00 a.m. on October 11, 1985, a bomb exploded at the Santa Ana, California, office of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). The powerful pipe bomb that killed Alexander Michel Odeh, ADC Western Regional Director, as he unlocked and opened his office door, tore through his body and blew out office windows, injuring passersby on … Continued
Symphony Space in conjunction with the World Music Institute presents the New York Arabic Orchestra – Long-awaited Fall 2009 performance – Friday, October 23, 2009 at 8:00PM. Bassam Saba , world renowned nay (Arabic reed flute) virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist, directs the 30-member New York Arabic Orchestra, sectioned into players of oud (Arabic 11-stringed predecessor of … Continued
Syrians reacted positively to news of the award, praising President Barack Obama for reaching out to Arabs, and Syria in particular, since he came to power. “There is a positive perception about Obama in general, and everyone here appreciates that he is trying to do something concerning the peace process between Arabs and the Israelis,” … Continued
Will the Arab world take advantage of the 21st century better than it did with the 20th? The Saudi king’s visit to Syria, with all the political ghosts it has raised, is a good time to ask that question. A few years, Ghassan Tuéni, Jean Lacouture and Gérard Khoury looked at the main developments of … Continued
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