They’ve only got a five-year-old softball bat, a threadbare cap, three scuffed balls and nine second-hand gloves from a flea market. They train on a college soccer field. And there’s not a uniform among them. However, they love America’s pastime as much as Crash Davis of “Bull Durham” ever did. Meet Iraq’s national baseball team. … Continued
Resource poor Jordan is hoping to turn Americans’ misfortune into its fortune. The largely desert kingdom — already established in the Middle East as a top health care destination — is stepping up efforts to tap into the multibillion dollar medical tourism market with a campaign to lure U.S. citizens weary of soaring health care … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) today expressed its support for the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor’s extensive professional record makes her one of the most qualified nominees to the court in recent history. ADC believes Judge Sotomayor will safeguard the civil rights and civil liberties of all persons protected … Continued
The Middle Eastern developer building the world’s tallest skyscraper vowed Monday to complete the tower by year’s end, though the exact date remains uncertain. Completing the spindly structure, visible for miles (kilometers) around, would give Emaar Properties and its hometown Dubai a significant public relations boost at a time when both are reeling from a … Continued
A total of 44,080 Middle East-based travelers visited Singapore in May this year – an eight percent increase over 2008 – with UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran remaining the strongest growth markets. In addition, new flights from Riyadh and Kuwait City to Singapore have allowed even more Gulf travelers to enjoy the Garden City. In … Continued
Iraqi Americans Wasan Alqaisi and Sumer Majid made a Fourth of July family picnic of kebab — served on hamburger buns with slices of American cheese. Celebrating Independence Day in the U.S. capital, the two Muslim women were doing what generations of Americans have done before them: blending their faith and lifestyle with a U.S. … Continued
The deal, announced on Thursday, will provide easy connection between Abu Dhabi and US cities, such as Washington, Los Angles, San Francisco and Houston, Etihad said. American Airlines services between Europe and the US and domestic flights beyond New York and Chicago will carry Etihad’s EY code. In turn, Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi to … Continued
Defying some of his fellow conservative Christian critics, one of the most prominent religious leaders in the country told several thousand American Muslims on Saturday that “the two largest faiths on the planet” must work together to combat stereotypes and solve global problems. “Some problems are so big you have to team tackle them,” evangelical … Continued
The phenomenal growth of the video gaming industry across the Middle East continues this September with the launch of Colin McRae: DIRT 2 from developer Codemasters. According to the PlayStation Division of Sony Gulf FZE the total Middle Eastern video gaming industry was said to be worth $750m in 2008 – a reflection of the … Continued
Yesterday’s memorial service marked the conclusion of commemorative events for King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The artist was officially layed to rest following the televised memorial service which attracted an estimated 31 million viewers. While it was commonly thought Jackson’s music only affected a particular race of people, we are now aware his music influenced … Continued
Participants at the July 2 “Viva Palestina” fundraising event held at the Overland Park Marriott hotel pledged $103,000 for medical relief for Palestinians in Gaza. This generous sum is the largest grassroots fundraising effort for Palestinians in Kansas or Missouri – ever. Overland Park, KS – infoZine – Mr. George Galloway, British member of parliament, … Continued
Despite years of political instability, wars and domestic unrest, tourists are flocking to Lebanon this summer for what is expected to be a bumper year for the small Mediterranean country. “We expect two million Arabs — not including Syrians – and other nationalities by the end of 2009,” tourism ministry director Nada Sardouk said. “This … Continued
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