The Doha-based airline, Qatar Airways, was named best airline in the Middle East, while Emirates and Etihad also won awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. Randi Sokoloff / The National Qatar Airways has been named best airline in the Middle East, while Emirates and Etihad have also won awards at the annual Skytrax … Continued
First, mix “American Idol” with “The Real World.” Pour the contestants into the same house, stir in the same grungy, bubble gum pop outfits, and watch their reaction. Then ice with a singing contest in which voters decide the winner. The result would appear to be just another reality TV show, except that all contestants … Continued
Canada is reaching out to Arab countries to build trade and diplomatic ties. Speaking to the Canada-Arab Business Council in Ottawa Wednesday night, International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan said big oil and gas companies, infrastructure firms and the education sector have made significant inroads in the region. But franchises like Second Cup and La … Continued
Education is a fundamental part of youth social and personal development. ACC’s Scholarship Award Program financially assists graduating high school seniors as they pursue a higher education. Scholarships are based on academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must be a high school senior, who has been accepted to college/university, with a GPA of 3.0 or … Continued
ACCESS’ Gerald Smith has been inducted into the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ (MI-NATAS) prestigious 2010 Silver Circle. MI-NATAS is dedicated to the advancement and recognition of excellence in television and the Silver Circle Award was established to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of individuals in the television industry. … Continued
Arab-American Scheib, or “Moose” as he prefers, was born in Beirut and grew up in the Midwest United States. He invented the modern-day loan modification as a solution to the housing crisis gripping the United States—an idea that has helped over 2 million homeowners avoid foreclosure. A loan modification is a novel concept of renegotiating … Continued
Arabs across the Middle East are unconvinced the United States will stand up to Israel despite Washington’s rare public outrage over plans to build new Jewish homes in a traditionally Arab part of Jerusalem. The skepticism is eroding Arab hopes that President Barack Obama will push hard for a long-sought peace deal between Israel and … Continued
Just last week, the Arab American National Museum presented their first ever coffee exhibit titled “From Mocha to Latte: Coffee, the Arab World, and the $4 cup”. The showcase, which runs until August 2010, takes visitors on a journey through the history of coffee—from its origins in the Arab world to the coffeehouse culture we … Continued
Oakland – Activists with the Bay Area Rasmea Defense Committee have chained themselves to doors of the federal courthouse in Oakland to protest the conviction and imprisonment of 67 year-old Palestinian community organizer, Rasmea Odeh. Supporters are also rallying in front of the federal building, condemning what they call a politically motivated trial targeting Odeh … Continued
Jordan’s Prince El Hassan bin Talal told Vatican Radio that “the fact that the Christians are suffering is abhorrent to all of us.” The Jordanian leader, who has been a leading proponent of inter-religious dialogue in the Middle East, said that “the reality is that we are one community: Christians of Arab culture, Muslims of … Continued
Efforts to address environmental challenges across the 22 countries of the Arab region were today enhanced with the signing of a new agreement between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the League of Arab States (LAS). UNEP Deputy Executive Director Ibrahim Thiaw and the Head of Department of Environment, Housing and Water Ressources and … Continued
Palestinians commemorated 10 years since the mysterious death of their iconic leader Yasser Arafat on Tuesday but a war of words between rival factions Fatah and Hamas marred the anniversary. The frictions blocked a rare memorial service for Arafat planned for Gaza, after Hamas said it could not provide security following a series of bomb … Continued
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