Category: Business

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz honored for legal achievements

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz honored for legal achievements (Dearborn, Michigan) – Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz was honored at the 25th Annual Arab American Chamber of Commerce “Building Economic Bridges” gala for her contributions to the business and legal community. The Economic Bridge Builder of the Year award recognizes individuals and businesses for their commitment to…

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Grey Group acquires majority stake in hug digital

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Grey Group acquires majority stake in hug digital Grey Group has acquired a majority stake in hug digital, a leading independent regional digital marketing agency, based in the Middle East. Founded in 2009 by Oussama Jamal (Chairman) and Tim Baker (Chief Executive Officer), hug digital is one of the largest and fastest growing 360°digital agencies…

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Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow Siniora Food Industries Achieved Net Profit of JOD 1.9 Million (USD 2.7 Million) in the First Half of 2017 Amman, Jordan/ Jerusalem, Palestine — Siniora Food Industries, a pioneer in the manufacturing of cold cuts, frozen meat and luncheon, announced its results for the first half of 2017. The results…

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American Arab Professionals recognize GM’s diversity efforts

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab Professionals recognize GM’s diversity efforts The American Arab Professionals Network (AAPN) is recognizing General Motors with its Champion of Diversity Award for its 2017 diversity and inclusion efforts. The award recognizes companies excelling above and beyond supporting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. “This award is really important as it further identifies GM…

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New online national directory of Arab Americans

April 27, 2017April 29, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

New online national directory of Arab Americans The Arab Daily News online news network is launching a new and free National Arab American Directory that provides information on Arab American news media, Arab American organizations, Arab American religious institutions (Mosques and Arab Churches), and Arab American restaurants. The project is the brainchild of Arab American writer…

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Hypocrisy at racist, anti-Arab/Muslim Chicago Sun-Times

April 19, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Hypocrisy at racist, anti-Arab/Muslim Chicago Sun-Times Most mainstream American journalists love to dish it out and criticize people, but they are thinned skinned and hate to be criticized themselves, especially when they are involved in their own conflicts-of-interest that they fail to mention in their stories. As a columnist who writes my opinions, I also…

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Why I am fed-up with Sears

April 10, 2017April 19, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Why I am fed-up with Sears I grew up believing that Sears offered the best products and, more importantly, the best service and replacement parts. But that was a long ago time in a long gone world. My last two experiences with Sears have been the worst I have had in years By Ray Hanania Sears first…

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Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies I share my horrific experience with Sprint. I have been a loyal Sprint customer for 15 years only to be treated like dirt when I asked for a change and inquired why new customers were receiving a lower cost for the same plan I was already receiving. Why…

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News media bias is primary cause of racism

January 23, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 2 Comments

News media bias is primary cause of racism As the nation engages in a political and partisan debate over racism and gender discrimination, the real culprit is actually fueling both. The news media has historically been the main impetus in fueling racism and gender bias in America, something that protestors are ignoring for political reasons….

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Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC Issues 35 Million US Dollars Bonds

January 22, 2017August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC Issues 35 Million US Dollars Bonds On January 18, 2017, Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) issued new five-year bonds with a total nominal value of US$35 million in a private subscription with the participation of nine banks and companies from Palestine, Jordan and Bahrain. APIC’s General Assembly recently approved…

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US economy not as strong as some claim

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

US economy not as strong as some claim Nearly 60% of Americans Can’t Afford Common Unexpected Expenses Unexpected Expenses: Expert Says It’s Not If, But When Almost six in 10 Americans don’t have enough savings to pay for a $500 car repair or a $1,000 emergency room bill, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE)…

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Al Jazeera English offers new access in US

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Al Jazeera Media Network announced that it has resumed making Al Jazeera English, its multi-award winning news and current affairs channel, available free to U.S. audiences through Aljazeera.com and across a range of digital platforms. Dr. Mostefa Souag, Al Jazeera’s Acting Director General said, “Al Jazeera’s mission is to provide an unfiltered perspective on the…

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Arab-Palestinian company shows gains

August 16, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Arab-Palestinian business shows gains. Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC Achieves Net Profits of USD6.28 Million in the First Half of 2016 Tarek Aggad, Chairman and CEO of Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC, said that the group achieved net profits after tax of USD6.28 million. Net profit attributed to APIC’s shareholders amounted to USD4.34 millionin…

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Bank of America sued for bias against Arabs

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Life for Relief and Development accuses Bank of America in Federal Court for Discriminating Against Arab-American Charity Witness asserts a pattern of Arab-American account closures A lawsuit alleging that Bank of America discriminated against a Michigan-based Arab-American charity is winding to a close. Closing arguments are set for Friday. [Editor’s note: Bank of America is the…

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Egypt economy plummets under el-Sisi

July 11, 2016January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Egypt’s economic status continues to deteriorate under Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, the military dictator who forcibly removed the nation’s first Democratically elected president from office, Mohammed Morsi, at the point of a gun. By Ray Hanania Egypt’s economy continues to plummet according to an assessment released this week by Moody’s Investors Services which monitors, accredits and…

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EU boosts support for Tunisian democracy

June 9, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

In the immediate wake of the 2011 Revolution, the EU pledged to support the Tunisian people’s transition toward greater democracy, freedom and social justice. EU support for transition in Tunisia In the immediate wake of the 2011 Revolution, the EU pledged to support the Tunisian people’s transition toward greater democracy, freedom and social justice. In this…

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Al-Quds University pens deal with Arab Investment corp

June 9, 2016August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Palestinian Investment Company- APIC signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Al-Quds University within the Dual Studies Program with the support of German Government In line with its corporate social responsibility strategy to invest in education, culture, entrepreneurship, youth development, children, as well as charitable institutions, the Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC)recently signed a memorandum…

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Palestinian businesses report strong growth in past year

May 23, 2016May 23, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian business group APIC reports strong growth in industries that include food, automobile, medical supplies and shopping centers. The Palestinian business group also has strong commitments to education, culture, entrepreneurship, and youth development and children, as well as general humanitarian support Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) held its annual general assembly meeting on May 18,…

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