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Nearly 100 Organizations Join ADC in Demanding TPS/DED for Palestinians

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Nearly 100 Organizations Join ADC in Demanding TPS/DED for Palestinians The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and nearly 100 human rights, civil rights and civil liberties, immigrant rights, faith based organizations, and ADC’s Volunteer TPS/DED Lawyers Working Group sent a request to Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas urging them…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Travel

Guidelines for Foreign Nationals arriving in Israel by Airline flights

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Guidelines for Foreign Nationals arriving in Israel by Airline flights Entering Israel by airline flights requires adherence to COVID restrictions and polices. Information for travelers Important links: Conditions for the arrival of foreign nationals in Israel Recognition of foreign vaccination or recovery by Israel Pre-flight At the airport in Israel Conditions for the arrival of…

Israel, News, Travel

CAIR urges NBA to cease all operations in China until Communist Party ends ongoing genocide of Uyghur Muslims

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR urges NBA to cease all operations in China until Communist Party ends ongoing genocide of Uyghur Muslims The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the National Basketball Association (NBA) to prioritize its “commitment to social justice over profits” by ending all collaboration with the Chinese…

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Islamophobia or fun? Golden Globe winner Youssef suggests he was profiled during airport security check

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Islamophobia or fun? Golden Globe winner Youssef suggests he was profiled during airport security check Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef videotapes his experience passing through Los Angeles Airport security with his Golden Globe Award carried in a special box as it passes through security, is opened and then wiped down. Afterwards, the TSA Agent jokes…

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Saudi tourism takes-off with China, UK, Malaysia, US, Canada topping list of new arrivals

January 4, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi tourism takes-off with China, UK, Malaysia, US, Canada topping list of new arrivals New YouGov data shows one in five tourists are now more interested in visiting Saudi Arabia for a vacation. According to the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, China, UK, Malaysia, United States and Canada top the list of new…

Arab News, Arab World, Culture, Features, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Spotlight, Travel

Arab Media tours Saudi historic site, Al-Ahsa

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Media tours Saudi historic site, Al-Ahsa Al-Ahsa is an Open Architectural Museum Reflecting Authentic History The Arab media delegations concluded their visit, Monday, to Al-Ahsa Governorate, “the Arab Tourism Capital for 2019”, which coincided with the 22nd session of the Arab Tourism Council meeting, held on December 22-23. The meeting was chaired by KSA,…

Arab World, Gulf States, News, Saudi Arabia, Travel

Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report

June 21, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and the Rule of Law Clinic at Yale Law School released “Window Dressing the Muslim Ban: Reports of waivers & mass denials from Yemeni-American families stuck in limbo.” The new report documents the impact of Donald Trump’s “Muslim Ban”…

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, immigrants, Iran, Middle East, News, Politics, refugees, Travel

Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018

April 24, 2018April 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018 A Unique Opportunity to Visit Palestine! Are you between the ages 18 and 35?! Join us as we rally Palestinians from around the world for one of the most important congregations of Diaspora ever to gather in Palestine! Don’t miss this opportunity to get actively…

American Arabs, Events, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Travel

US Arab Chamber showcases Morocco tourism drive

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Chamber showcases Morocco tourism drive Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New York City were the destinations for an investment promotion tour coordinated by the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT). This was the first-ever effort of its kind and was reported as a…

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Tunisia in transition with hope and challenges, UN expert says

April 19, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Tunisia in transition with hope and challenges, UN expert says Tunisia has continued to make progress on democracy since the revolution more than seven years ago, including a Constitution guaranteeing fundamental rights for all Tunisians, but there is still a lot to do, says a UN human rights expert. “Tunisia still faces numerous challenges, including…

Arab World, Features, Middle East, North Africa, Travel, Tunisia

Tipping and Bargaining in Egypt: Bakhshesh or Sadaqa

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Tipping and Bargaining in Egypt: Bakhshesh or Sadaqa The role of tipping in the Arab World in tourism and the economy is important. To most Western tourists particularly Americans, the question of tipping is normal, like adding sales tax to the bill, but in the Middle East, however, the question of tipping, and add to it…

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Nearly 1,000 Christian Arabs will reunite this summer in Ramallah

April 10, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Nearly 1,000 Christian Arabs will reunite this summer in Ramallah The American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine will bring together nearly 1,000 Christian Arabs Nearly 1,000 Christian Arab Americans Expected to Reunite in Ramallah, Palestine for Annual Family Reunion at its 60th Annual convention which will be held in the city located just 10 miles north…

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UAE passport awarded a certificate

August 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

UAE passport awarded a certificate UAE Passport Force initiative aims high for 2021. DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – At a ceremony, the government of the UAE accepted a certificate bestowed by the Passport Index, in recognition for being the most powerful passport in the GCC. UAE passport holders enjoy a visa-free score of…

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

A visit to Saint George Church in Burqin

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017 Maria Khoury 1 Comment

A visit to Saint George Church in Burqin Writer Maria Khoury explores the traditions of Holy Land Christians in her writings. In this feature, Mrs. Khoury describes her visit to the St. George Church in Burqin, Palestine. Burqin is a Palestinian town in the northern West Bank located 5 km west of Jenin. According to the…

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Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

The United Airlines Mess Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger By Mike Ghouse It was shameful to mistreat a passenger and forcibly evict him out of the plane. Not only was he manhandled, but the ugly crew did not even hear him – he was a Medical Doctor who had to attend the…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Terrorism, Travel

HCEF program reconnects diaspora youth with Palestine

May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 rayhanania 1 Comment

Knowing your heritage is the key foundation of successful activism to bring peace and justice to Palestine and restoring Palestinian rights. The Holy Land Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) is hosting its 5th annual summer program to bring Palestinians back to Palestine and understand Palestinian culture, history and aspirations firsthand By Ray Hanania The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Travel

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…

Arab World, Features, Gulf States, Travel

Americans are not traveling to the Middle East

August 29, 2015October 2, 2018 rayhanania 2 Comments

While Americans are among the most traveled people on the planet, one place they are avoiding is the Middle East and Arab countries. At one time, the Middle East was a favored destination to Americans but these days with the rising Islamic extremism, the violence and continued conflicts, tourism to the Arab World from the…

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