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Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman
Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Appoints Fahad Nazer as Official Spokesperson​ The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C., has appointed Mr. Fahad Nazer as its new Official Spokesperson. Nazer replaces Ms. Fatimah Baeshen, who served in the role since September…

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Arab Israelis have the power to undermine Israel’s racism

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Israelis have the power to undermine Israel’s racism
Arab Israelis have the power to undermine Israel’s racism

Arab Israelis have the power to undermine Israel’s racism Arabs in Israel represent more than 20 percent of the total population, but only hold 10.8 percent of the seats on the Knesset, or 13 out of 120 seats. The Arab Joint List consisting of the four largest Arab Israeli political parties ranks as the 3rd…

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The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf al-Qunun and Rashida Tlaib

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf al-Qunun and Rashida Tlaib
The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf al-Qunun and Rashida Tlaib

The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf al-Qunun and Rashida Tlaib 01-11-19 The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf, Women’s rights, Rashida Tlaib. Host Ray Hanania joins Ali Younes to discuss the case of Saudi Teenager Rahaf al-Qunun and the election of Rashida Tlaib to congress exploring a wide range of issues with radio listeners Welcome to THE ARAB STREET…

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Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14

Posted on December 13, 2018December 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14
Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14

Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14 Syndicated columnist Ray Hanania hosts a regular morning radio show broadcast from Detroit on the US Arab Radio network hosted by Laila Alhusini. This week’s guest is Aljazeera writer Ali Younes. they’ll discuss Israeli terrorism in the West Bank, the BDS movement, and…

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Polarization of Privately Funded Arab Media is Firing Back

Posted on November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 By Maen Alhusseini No Comments on Polarization of Privately Funded Arab Media is Firing Back

Polarization of Privately Funded Arab Media is Firing Back By Maen Alhusseini The recent events in the Middle East have had their impact on several macro factors in the region whether political, economic, social, and even on the media. When you turn on your TV on an Arab news channel, it’s either a pro Saudi…

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President Trump stands with Saudi Arabia

Posted on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on President Trump stands with Saudi Arabia
President Trump stands with Saudi Arabia

President Trump stands with Saudi Arabia President Donald Trump released the following statement reinforcing his administration’s support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the face of the investigation into the Saudi killing of Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi on October 2, 2018, in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey: The world is a…

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Saudis identify suspects in murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Posted on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudis identify suspects in murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Saudis identify suspects in murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Saudis identify suspects in murder of Jamal Khashoggi Saudi Arabia officials announced that 11 suspect’s have been indicted by the Saudi Arabian prosecutor in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi on October 2, 2018 during a visit to the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. The Public Prosecutor issued a statement following the two previous statements issued…

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Saudi leaders acknowledge role in death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi leaders acknowledge role in death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi leaders acknowledge role in death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi leaders acknowledge role in death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Officials for the Royal Family in Saudi Arabia acknowledge that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had been killed claiming it was the result of a fight that began after he entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on October 2, 2018. Khashoggi was a deputy editor at…

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The Rise and the Fall of the Prince: Fear & Cruelty

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on The Rise and the Fall of the Prince: Fear & Cruelty
The Rise and the Fall of the Prince: Fear & Cruelty

The Rise and the Fall of the Prince: Fear & Cruelty A ruler needs then to be a fox to recognize traps and a lion to frighten away the wolves. The mysterious and gruesome stories about the disappearance of anti-Saudi Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi has left many people wondering and afraid. A former insider…

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Khashoggi mystery: From Turkey with Love

Posted on October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Khashoggi mystery: From Turkey with Love
Khashoggi mystery: From Turkey with Love

Khashoggi mystery: From Turkey with Love The story of Mr. Djamel (Jamal) Khashoggi: From Turkey with Love, is not the story that one would rush to read; it is far from the legendary love story (Majnoon Leïla) in Arab literature. By Abdennour Toumi Visualize a sweaty day in Istanbul, on the European bank of the…

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Amnesty International urges Saudi Arabia to drop death penalty for protestors

Posted on August 22, 2018September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Amnesty International urges Saudi Arabia to drop death penalty for protestors

Amnesty International urges Saudi Arabia to drop death penalty for protestors Saudi Arabia: Appalling plan to execute female activist must be stopped Responding to news that Saudi Arabia is seeking the death penalty for five individuals who face trial before Saudi Arabia’s counter-terror court, including Israa al-Ghomgham, who would be the first woman ever to…

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New, improved Arab News Hajj App launched

Posted on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on New, improved Arab News Hajj App launched

New, improved Arab News Hajj App launched The new App from the Arab News, the Arab World’s leading English-language newspaper, is made available in Partnership with the Muslim World League and offers enhanced features to serve pilgrims and keep them connected to loved ones, and allows users to stay in touch with the Arab News…

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70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy

Posted on June 24, 2018June 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy

70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy Palestinians should reject rejectionism and get out of the way of the Trump train wreck that promises to achieve little except open the door to more dramatic and widespread changes. The Arab World’s and Palestinian strategies of rejectionism has led us to this place of failure….

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Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism

Posted on June 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism
Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism

Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism Despite the lies and propaganda of racist, bigoted American UN Ambassador Nikki Haley that the UN Human Rights Council only focuses on Israel, the outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein offers insight into the Council’s positions on a wide range…

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Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges

Posted on June 13, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges
Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges

Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges His Royal Highness Ambassador Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States of America, on Twitter concerning Hodeidah Port: “The Kingdom has been and will continue to be at the forefront of humanitarian efforts to support the brotherly people of Yemen.” “These…

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Arab World, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns
Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns A study by one of the world’s largest PR companies, Burson-Marsteller, of Arab young people in 16 countries in the Levant, Gulf and North Africa offers disturbing insight into the regional concerns and the powerful influence of the mainstream Western news media. Not surprisingly, the further away Arab…

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Rewriting the future: Editor in Chief Faisal J. Abbas on Arab News’ new leaf

Posted on April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Rewriting the future: Editor in Chief Faisal J. Abbas on Arab News’ new leaf
Rewriting the future: Editor in Chief Faisal J. Abbas on Arab News’ new leaf

Rewriting the future: Editor in Chief Faisal J. Abbas on Arab News’ new leaf The Arab News Newspaper is the leading English language newspaper in the Middle East, and important title that reflects the focus of much of its editorial content which has been published over the past 43 years. The newspaper has expanded, embraced…

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Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, Middle East, News, Opinion, Saudi Arabia

CNBC goes live from Abu Dhabi

Posted on April 16, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on CNBC goes live from Abu Dhabi

CNBC goes live from Abu Dhabi One of the least anti-Arab American cable TV networks opens offices in Arab World in Abu Dhabi broadcasting financial news and information to the region. CNBC offers more balanced coverage of Arab and Muslim issues than do CNN, HLN or MSNBC, the three American Cable stations with the most…

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