Category: Gulf States

Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges Event Will Explore How Culture Can Help Find Solutions to Critical Global Challenges CultureSummit 2017 Abu Dhabi will bring together an extraordinary group of the world’s top creative minds to discuss culture and the significant role they play in addressing the universal challenges faced in our present time….

Arab World, Features, Gulf States, Middle East, Press Releases

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric

March 27, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric The Arab World is in bad need of a public relations and communications strategy, but the organization that should be leading that drive, the Arab League, doesn’t even understand why its important. The old saying that “the Arabs have the best cause but the worst lawyers, while Israel has…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Egypt, Gulf States, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria, US Arab Politics

AlDowayan exhibit continues through March 26, Miami

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

AlDowayan exhibit continues through March 26, Miami Solo Exhibition “I Am Here: Manal AlDowayan” to open Feb. 17; on Display through March 26 Rojas + Rubensteen Projects, a contemporary art gallery and community hub in Little River, Miami, is pleased to present the exhibition “I Am Here” by world-acclaimed female artist Manal AlDowayan, hailing from Saudi…

American Arabs, Features, Gulf States, Middle East, Photographs, Press Releases, Spotlight

Saudi-led Coalition takes steps to safeguard civilians in Yemen

February 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi-led Coalition takes steps to safeguard civilians in Yemen Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen: Safeguarding Civilians Remains Foremost Priority In a statement issued today, the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen restated its commitment to protecting civilians in Yemen and underscored the steps the alliance has taken to avoid causalities in an ongoing war…

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Dubai New Years fireworks display dazzles

January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Dubai New Years fireworks display dazzles Dubai brightens up the world with dazzling New Year’s Eve fireworks show by Emaar Dubai has once again mesmerised the world with a magnificent New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle by Emaar Properties, bidding farewell to 2016 and welcoming in 2017 in resplendent style. Thousands of spectators from all over…

Arab World, Gulf States, Middle East, Press Releases

Saving Arab Christians in Middle East & America

November 15, 2016June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Saving Arab Christians in Middle East & America #SaveArabChristians New Facebook Group documents killings of Arabs & Middle East Christians. Please support, share: www.facebook.com/groups/160992707701045 By Ray Hanania I can’t believe that whenever someone brings up the topic of “Saving Arab Christians,” people in the Middle East community get angry and upset. I get angry responses on…

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Netanyahu’s “happy talk” campaign to destroy peace

September 23, 2016September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Netanyahu’s “happy talk” campaign to destroy peace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has done everything possible to destroy the peace process and prevent the establishment of a Palestinian State, but cleverly disguises his nation’s brutality with “happy talk” and disingenuous pleas for “peace.” By Ray Hanania Benjamin Netanyahu is not idiot. But he is no advocate…

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Tabboun: Chicago remains strongest Palestine voice

September 7, 2016December 17, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

The Tabboun: A collection of news briefs, stories and alerts. Chicago remains strong Palestine voice … More than 50 million children face refugee challenges worldwide with largest concern in Syria … More than 50 million children face suffering with 45 percent tied to the endless violence in Syria Across the globe, nearly 50 million children have been…

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Book explores plight of some MidEast Christians

June 23, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Exploring the plight of Christians in the Middle East makes it a difficult journey for those who wish to include Israel’s abuses of Arab Christians. The issue of Christian persecution in the Middle East, Arab World, Muslim World and in Israel, is not written about enough By Ray Hanania It always amazes me how the brutal…

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt lead with best Universities

June 14, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A new study prepared by the prestigious news magazine US News & World Report has rank the 125 top ranked universities in the Middle East and Arab World, with the best located in Saudi Arabia and in Egypt. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan dominate the list with other universities from other Arab countries making the list, including from…

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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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Middle East Arab Christians face extinction

May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab Christians and Middle East Christians are being abandoned because of their religious beliefs and are the victims of a new level of genocide, an author and former Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Middle East reporter Danial Williams writes. #SaveArabChristians Arab Christians and Middle East Christians “Christians in the Middle East have been abandoned to…

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Muslim countries condemn Iran

January 22, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Over 45 Muslim countries at meeting organized by worlds largest Muslim organization condemn Iran for Saudi Embassy attack and for supporting terrorism. Saudi Embassy condemns Iran accusing it of violating the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) The Organiation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the worlds second largest inter-governmental organization after the U.N. held…

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Al Jazeera America to close, digital side to expand

January 13, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Al Jazeera Media Network to Expand International Digital Services in U.S.; Al Jazeera America to Cease Operations in the Coming Months DOHA, Qatar and NEW YORK — Al Jazeera Media Network (the “Network”) today announced from Doha its intention to expand its existing international digital services to broaden its multi-platform presence in the United States. As audiences…

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Etihad Airways sets new records in 2015

January 13, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Etihad Airways sets new records in commercial airline services in 2015 and expects to grow more in 2016 Etihad Airways, the national airline of theUnited Arab Emirates, delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes. The airline carried 17.4 million passengers last year, a significant increase of 17 percent…

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Arab League backs Saudis against Iran aggression

January 12, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The Arab League met in emergency session to show support for Saudi Arabia which is spearheading a front to block increasing aggression by Iran and its radicalized, oppressive government. Tehran accused of provoking violence targeted at undermining Arab World stability Gulf Cooperation Council also condemns Iranian violence and terrorism in region Arab League foreign ministers meeting…

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Dubai ranked as Number 2 destination for New Year

December 30, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The emirate of Dubai ranked as the number 2 destination for travelers this New Year season, according to a survey conducted by CheapHotels.org. Dubai beat out Miami Beach, which ranked 3 on the CheapHotels survey list. The number 1 destination is Cancun, Mexico, according tot he survey. Dubai is only one of two Middle East…

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Trade unions test Qatari sincerity with demands for labour reform

December 20, 2015September 24, 2018 James Dorsey No Comments

International trade unions have stepped up pressure on Qatar with a series of demands, a majority of which the Gulf state could implement without having to reform its autocracy or threaten the privileged position of its citizenry who account for a mere 12 percent of the population and fear that change could cost them control of their culture and society.

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