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Burj Al Arab Presents ‘Best of the Burj’ Signature Dream Experience

Posted on August 27, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Burj Al Arab Presents ‘Best of the Burj’ Signature Dream Experience
Burj Al Arab Presents ‘Best of the Burj’ Signature Dream Experience

Burj Al Arab Presents ‘Best of the Burj’ Signature Dream Experience A tribute to 15 years of world class luxury To celebrate its 15 years, Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, has unveiled its ‘Best of the Burj’ – a special offer that includes Rolls-Royce Phantom pick-up, a luxurious suite, six-course degustation dinner…

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Activism, Arab World, Business, Press Releases, Travel

Chicago Sister Cities International named Best Overall Program

Posted on August 19, 2014August 19, 2014 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago Sister Cities International named Best Overall Program
Chicago Sister Cities International named Best Overall Program

Chicago Sister Cities International Awarded Best Overall Sister City Program Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) received Sister Cities International’s (SCI) 2014 Best Overall Program Award for a city with a population more than 500,001 at the SCI 58th Annual Conference in San Jose, California this month. The 2014 SCI Best Overall Program Award recognizes sister…

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Activism, American Arabs, News, Press Releases

UNICEF launches Global Appeal for Displaced Syrian Children with Western Union

Posted on August 19, 2014August 19, 2014 By rayhanania No Comments on UNICEF launches Global Appeal for Displaced Syrian Children with Western Union
UNICEF launches Global Appeal for Displaced Syrian Children with Western Union

UNICEF launches Global Appeal for Displaced Syrian Children through Western Union’s Education for Better Fund As part of today’s World Humanitarian Day focus, a renewed appeal to support education for Syrian children has been issued by Western Union, (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, and A World at School, a global education initiative, to…

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Protest draws thousands on US Complicity in Gaza War, March on Hewlett-Packard Conference

Posted on August 12, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Protest draws thousands on US Complicity in Gaza War, March on Hewlett-Packard Conference
Protest draws thousands on US Complicity in Gaza War, March on Hewlett-Packard Conference

Protest draws thousands: Bostonians took to the streets stand in solidarity with the people of Palestinian on Monday August 11 and demanded an end to U.S. corporate and government complicity in Israel’s crimes. Led by a coalition of over a dozen local human rights groups, protesters began at Government Center, and then marched to the…

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Morocco Shines as Key US Business and Security Ally at US-Africa Summit

Posted on August 8, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Morocco Shines as Key US Business and Security Ally at US-Africa Summit
Morocco Shines as Key US Business and Security Ally at US-Africa Summit

Morocco Shines as Key US Business and Security Ally at US-Africa Summit Numerous Agreements Signed with US on Investment, Counterterrorism Led by Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane, more than a dozen high-ranking Moroccan officials and business leaders made a strong case for Morocco’s key role in promoting economic development and stability in Africa at the…

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B’Tselem: 35 civilians killed when Israel bombs four story building

Posted on August 1, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on B’Tselem: 35 civilians killed when Israel bombs four story building

B’Tselem: 35 civilians killed when Israel bombs four story building “Most lethal strike on a single residential building in Gaza in many years, and probably ever” Israeli civil rights group says According to information received by B’Tselem, at approximately 7:30 A.M on the morning of 29 July 2014, the Israeli Air Force bombed a four-story…

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Syria and Ukraine sessions, and keynote speakers added to ASIL-ILA joint Conference

Posted on April 4, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Syria and Ukraine sessions, and keynote speakers added to ASIL-ILA joint Conference

Syria and Ukraine sessions, and keynote speakers added to ASIL-ILA joint Conference Some sessions streamed live; 2014 Book Awards announced WASHINGTON, DC – The American Society of International Law (ASIL) and the American Branch of the International Law Association (ILA) have added several highlights to the upcoming ASIL Annual Meeting-ILA Biennial Conference. The event, entitled…

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Activism, Press Releases

Coalition claims victory over Silverstein anti-Arab hate legislation

Posted on April 2, 2014June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Coalition claims victory over Silverstein anti-Arab hate legislation

Coalition claims victory over Silverstein anti-Arab hate legislation State Senate Committee rejects Silverstein bill to censor American critics of foreign country April 2, 2014, Chicago – Yesterday afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee of the Illinois Senate rejected Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 59, proposed by Senator Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), that urged Illinois university and college presidents…

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Activism, American Arabs, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Press Release: Palestinians & Israelis Take Matters into Their Own Hands

Posted on March 31, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Press Release: Palestinians & Israelis Take Matters into Their Own Hands
Press Release: Palestinians & Israelis Take Matters into Their Own Hands

Palestinians & Israelis Take Matters into Their Own Hands Israeli – Palestinian Public Negotiating Congress in Almog Junction April 10-11, 2014 The Israeli and Palestinian leaderships apparently do not have a working strategy to cope with their conflict. So, the time has come for the two peoples to take matters into their own hands! On April…

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Activism, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Free Vanunu: 3rd Annual Global Call for Public Actions

Posted on March 24, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Free Vanunu: 3rd Annual Global Call for Public Actions

Free Vanunu: 3rd Annual Global Call for Public Actions The Third Annual Global Call for Public Actions in support of a Free Vanunu , [Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower] began last week with the reminder to recall what Mordechai Vanunu said: “The French were responsible for the actual building of the Dimona. The Germans gave the…

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Activism, Eileen Fleming, Press Releases

Head Of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America Passes Away After 48 Years As The Head Of The Archdiocese

Posted on March 24, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Head Of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America Passes Away After 48 Years As The Head Of The Archdiocese

Head Of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America Passes Away After 48 Years As The Head Of The Archdiocese ENGLEWOOD, N.J., March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Most Rev. Metropolitan PHILIP Saliba, head of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America, died Wednesday, March 19, according to the church’s chancery in Englewood, New Jersey. Aged 83,…

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Advertise in The Arab Daily News

Posted on March 12, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Advertise in The Arab Daily News
Advertise in The Arab Daily News

Advertise in The Arab Daily News A look at America’s Arab Community The Arab Daily News is fast becoming the primary source of news and information on the American Arab community. In the past month alone, the newly created online news website has generated more than 572,000 page reads (March 2014 statistics). The majority of…

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Activism, Business, Press Releases

A Noise Within, L.A.’s Critically Acclaimed Classical Repertory Theatre Company

Posted on March 12, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on A Noise Within, L.A.’s Critically Acclaimed Classical Repertory Theatre Company
A Noise Within, L.A.’s Critically Acclaimed Classical Repertory Theatre Company

A Noise Within, L.A.’s Critically Acclaimed Classical Repertory Theatre Company Continues its 2013-14 Season with Macbeth by Shakespeare Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, May 11, 2014 (Shows Opens on March 15) A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues its 2013-14 season with Macbeth by Shakespeare, to open on Saturday, March 15 and run through…

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Activism, American Arabs, Entertainment, Press Releases

Syria women face dangers, International Rescue Committee report warns

Posted on March 12, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Syria women face dangers, International Rescue Committee report warns
Syria women face dangers, International Rescue Committee report warns

Syria women face dangers, International Rescue Committee report warns As conflict in Syria approaches fourth year, the IRC highlights figures that show the dangers women and girls are facing – from hazardous births to forced marriage ·         In 2014 alone the IRC estimates that 22,550 refugee or displaced Syrian women will give birth and nearly…

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Activism, Arab World, News, Press Releases

AlBalooshi, Langdon, Qatar Al-Anabi Racing top fuel team eager for Florida victory

Posted on March 11, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on AlBalooshi, Langdon, Qatar Al-Anabi Racing top fuel team eager for Florida victory
AlBalooshi, Langdon, Qatar Al-Anabi Racing top fuel team eager for Florida victory

AlBalooshi, Langdon, Qatar Al-Anabi Racing top fuel team eager for Florida victory GAINESVILLE, Florida – The 44th annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, considered “A Major” on the NHRA tour by many, is named for the Florida Gators, the mascot of the nearby University of Florida, and the Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel Team is due…

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Activism, American Arabs, Press Releases, Sports

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

Posted on March 11, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law
Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law Southfield, MI – Michigan Legislative leaders expressed gratitude to prominent accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz for supporting two new laws that protects accident victims from unscrupulous attorneys known as “ambulance chasers.” The laws were sponsored by a bi-partisan coalition of legislators led by State Rep. Joseph Graves…

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American Arabs, News, Press Releases, Ray Hanania

Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011August 5, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011
Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011

Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  Ray Hanania MARCH 19, 2011                                                                             [email protected] Laila alhusinni [email protected] American Arab Journalists to explore Middle East protests and other issues at annual conference in Dearborn Michigan April 30, 2011 Chicago/Detroit – Speakers at this year’s annual convention hosted by the National American Arab Journalists…

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Activism, American Arabs, Journalism, News Media, Press Releases

Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award

Posted on December 4, 2010August 5, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award
Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award

Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ray Hanania SATURDAY DEC. 4, 2010 [email protected] American Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University’s cancellation of Helen Thomas Award as a move to undermine Free Speech Chicago, Il – The National Arab American Journalists Association Saturday denounced the decision…

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