Category: News

Palestinian children celebrate Ramadan Eid in besieged Gaza Strip

June 27, 2017 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Palestinian children celebrate Ramadan Eid in besieged Gaza Strip Photo array: In the shadow of air strikes against civilian targets by Israel, children celebrated the end of Ramadan throughout the Gaza Strip. Ramadan ended June 26, 2017. By Mohammed Asad Palestinian children and families in the Israeli besieged Gaza Strip celebrated the end of the…

Arab World, Israel, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs, religion

CAIR App allows users to report bias

June 26, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR App allows users to report bias CAIR Launches New Civil Rights App Allowing Reporting of Bias Incidents. Download for free. App offers advice on rights and procedures The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today launched a new civil rights app, called “Making Democracy Work for Everyone,” which gives users the ability to immediately report…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, mainstream, News

Study shows Extra-Virgin Olive Oil preserves memory

June 21, 2017September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Study shows Extra-Virgin Olive Oil preserves memory Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s Disease, New Research at Temple Shows. Study prepared by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of…

Food, mainstream, News, Press Releases

Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17

June 15, 2017September 24, 2018 Maria Khoury No Comments

Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17 Stop by for a free Taybeh Beer Tour and Free Taybeh Winery Tour whenever visiting Taybeh, West Bank, Palestine. It’s a unique location and features the amazing Palestinian art exhibit at the Taybeh Golden Hotel By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. Returning one more time to Taybeh,…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Events, Features, Maria Khoury, Middle East, News, Opinion

Alberto Fernandez named to head outreach to Arab World

June 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Alberto Fernandez named to head outreach to Arab World Fernandez formerly served as a U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. He will become President of the Middle East Broadcasting Network, which is run by the US Broadcasting Board of Directors. MBN broadcasts news and features in Arabic to Arab World countries The Broadcasting…

Arab World, News, Press Releases

First, they came in as tourists, and stole our land

June 10, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

First, they came in as tourists, and stole our land Israel’s terrorist Jewish-only settlers entered Hebron in 1967 as “tourists” and then occupied one of the city’s hotels, creating a base to build a new racist settlement. Today, those settlers have murdered, brutalized and assaulted Christians and Muslims in Hebron as they expand their illegal…

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS

June 8, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS ‘Last Men in Aleppo,’ Airing July 10, 2017 on POV, Documents Syrian Volunteers’ Heroic Work Incredible access, bravery and signs of life in a city under siege Last Men in Aleppo. CREDIT: AMC 2017 The year is 2015. Syria’s brutal civil war has been ravaging…

American Arabs, Entertainment, Features, mainstream, News, Television

Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes One of the most refreshing and entertaining food programs showcasing Middle Eastern and Arab World cuisine is Julie Tabouli. From New York and of Lebanese heritage, Julie has been cooking since she was a young child passing on recipes handed down to her from her mother and grandmother. On…

American Arabs, Features, Food, Lebanon, Middle East, News, recipe, Television

Arab Islamic American summit with promote anti-Terror fight

May 21, 2017October 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi Foreign Minister Says Arab Islamic American Summit Will Promote Partnership to Fight Terrorism Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the Arab Islamic American Summit, held today in Riyadh, was an important step in building an effective partnership to combat terrorism, promote positive dialogue and counter…

News, Press Releases, Saudi Arabia

Saudis urge stronger US partnership to fight terrorism

May 21, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi King Urges Stronger Partnership with the US to Fight Terrorism Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today urged Arab nations to promote a genuine partnership with the United States of America and fight “the forces of evil and extremism” together. He made the remarks at the historic Arab Islamic American…

News, Press Releases, Saudi Arabia

A Look Back at the U.S.-Saudi Friendship

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

A Look Back at the U.S.-Saudi Friendship Saudi Arabia is President Donald J. Trump’s first stop on his first international trip as the leader of the United States, a fact that highlights the importance he attributes to the U.S.-Saudi relationship. President Trump’s meeting with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on May 20 makes him…

Arab World, Bloggers, Features, Gulf States, Middle East, News, Politics, religion, Saudi Arabia

Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudis

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudis By Ray Hanania President Donald J. Trump met with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohamed bin Nayef of Saudi Arabia, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia at the beginning…

Arab World, Bloggers, Editors Picks, Iran, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism

Trump: no president has been treated worse than me

May 17, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Trump: no president has been treated worse than me Remarks by President Trump at United States Coast Guard Academy Commencement Ceremony Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut ====================== “Look at the way I’ve been treated lately — (laughter) — especially by the media. No politician in history — and I say this with great surety — has…

Journalism, mainstream, News, Politics

Red Cross urges support for Yemeni detainees

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Red Cross urges support for Yemeni detainees ICRC says that Yemen government must grant access for families and lawyers to detainees held in Yemeni prisons, calling it a humanitarian necessity The suffering of thousands of families who have had no contact with relatives detained in relation to the conflict in Yemen must end, the International Committee…

Arab World, Gulf States, News, Press Releases

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…

American Arabs, Business, News, Press Releases

St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

May 15, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor ALSAC/St. Jude President and CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. receives prestigious 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for embracing American ideals of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity Honored among top philanthropists, government and business leaders for his lifetime of service to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the global…

American Arabs, News, Press Releases

Middle East Human Rights Film Fest June 9-18

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Middle East Human Rights Film Fest June 9-18 THE 2017 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL, Co-presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and IFC Center, June 9-18, 2017. 21 Films & Discussions Showcase Courageous Activists During Challenging Times New York, May 9, 2017 – The Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be presented June 9-18, 2017 with 21…

Activism, American Arabs, Features, Movies, News, Press Releases

Mother’s Day (Interfaith) to all the Mothers!

May 12, 2017September 25, 2018 Mike Ghouse No Comments

Mother’s Day (Interfaith) to all the Mothers! By Mike Ghouse Happy Interfaith Mother’s Day to all the mothers and particularly the single mothers and single fathers who are defacto mothers. Article includes ‘Mother’ in different religious traditions, the name ‘Mother’ in 115 languages and honoring a few women that I know and appreciate, including my Mother…

Arab World, Commentary, mainstream, Mike Ghouse, News, Opinion