Early this year, Tunisian Tourism Minister Khélil Lajimi said that he was optimistic as to the sector’s capacity to weather the consequences of the world economic crisis, despite the “lack of visibility for the year 2009 and late bookings by European travellers.” Mr Lajimi added in addition to the setting up of a monitoring unit … Continued
A new satellite channel came to TV screens across the region last Saturday offering a unique insight into China and in the process making the world a smaller place. China Central Television was launching its Arabic language channel, which will broadcast 24 hours a day to 22 Arab countries across the Middle East, North Africa, … Continued
News producer Jamal Dajani recently spent time in the Arab world watching the Middle East watch television. A Jerusalem-born Palestinian who has lived in America the past 27 years, he wanted to touch base with his native land to get a better read on the much-heralded satellite TV revolution. Everywhere he looked, the populace was … Continued
The push for English monolingualism will not make anyone feel safer. More than 47 million American residents age 5 and older use a language other than English at home, according to the latest figures of the U.S. Census. That translates into nearly one in five Americans, while 10 years ago one in seven Americans spoke … Continued
The word “America” represents the end of the rainbow for many immigrants seeking a better way of life. For native Arabic speakers dreaming of a new life in the U.S., the word often comes out sounding more like “Amreeka” than “America.” Amreeka, the award-winning feature film debut of Arab American writer/director Cherien Dabis, will have … Continued
The Obama Administration joined major national minority organizations led by Green For All and Hip Hop Caucus to announce a “Green the Block” Campaign at a White House briefing on August 4th. Leaders of diverse organizations representing ethnic and racial communities nationwide were invited to the White House yesterday to underscore the need for our … Continued
Bilateral relations between the United States and Kuwait are strong and should become even stronger in the future, President Obama said Monday. During the joint media conference in Washington with Obama, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, reaffirmed that “Kuwait shall remain a partner of the United States. Kuwait shall remain an ally and … Continued
This past Monday night, former Detroiter Tariq Hanna unquestionably made his mark in the baking world when he took the grand prize on TLC’s new reality challenge, ‘Ultimate Cake Off’. In each of the series’ eight episodes, three bakers compete against each other as they race to construct elaborate cakes in hopes of winning $10,000 … Continued
The United Arab Emirates has been named as the venue for next year’s America’s Cup race, the defending champions Alinghi said on Wednesday. “Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, will be the host country for the 33rd America’s Cup,” said Fred Meyer, vice-commodore of the Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), said in a statement … Continued
Esra’a al Shafei, a recent university graduate in Bahrain, is young, Muslim and frustrated. The 23-year-old says the complexity of who she is as a Muslim is being distorted by extremists and the media coverage of them. Channeling her frustration, she started Mideastyouth.com, a Web site she describes as a place for young people in … Continued
Syria is largely isolated, politically and culturally. It’s all the more surprising then, that the initiative “All Art Now” has introduced the international art scene to Damascus. Charlotte Bank has looked at what’s going on and spoken to the people behind it. In the last few years, Damascus has seen remarkable development in the field … Continued
“We are gaining a lot of wonderful insight into the Arabic community found in Qatar,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Linda Mitchell, from Mobile, Ala., during her fourth day attending “Head Start,” a cultural sensitivity awareness course, at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Aug. 4. All service members at the U.S. military installation in Qatar, … Continued
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