The Arab Daily News

Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods

February 12, 2022April 19, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed an acquisition of Ziyad Brothers (“Ziyad” or the “Company”),…

American Arabs, Culture, Food, News, NewsWire, Press Releases, Spotlight

Safety is Our Common Responsibly, can’t be ignored

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Safety is Our Common Responsibly, can’t be ignored By Imad Hamad There is no doubt that the number of bombs threats, acts of hate, violence, mass shootings and domestic acts of terror are on the rise across the nation, alarming us all. Despite the pain and the loss of innocent lives, as well as disruption…

Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Opinion

AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in recognizing and celebrating February as Black History Month. This month serves as an opportunity to learn about and highlight the rich contributions and accomplishments of African Americans. These contributions enrich our society and…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Imad Hamad, Opinion

Christian group criticizes Israel home demolitions in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Christian group criticizes Israel home demolitions in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Strongly Opposes the Demolition of the Salhiya Family Home in Sheikh Jarrah On January 19, 2022, in the early hours of the morning, Israeli police forcibly evicted the Salhiya family and demolished their home in the Sheikh Jarrah…

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, Spotlight

Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts For centuries, the downfall of one global empire has resulted in the ascension of another. But as Jason Pack shows in his new book, LIBYA AND THE GLOBAL ENDURING DISORDER (Oxford University Press; February, 2022), we are no longer in the post-Cold War World, but are rather…

Bloggers

ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations At a meeting with senior State Department officials yesterday, the leadership of American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL), a leadership organization of Americans of Lebanese descent, and the president of the Middle East Institute (MEI), the oldest Washington based institution dedicated solely to the study…

American Arabs, Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Lebanon, News, Politics

When Social Justice is reached, Dr. King’s dream is realized

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Imad_Hamad No Comments

When Social Justice is reached, Dr. King’s dream is realized By Imad Hamad There is no doubt that these are exceptional and challenging times we, the people, are coping with. We live in the age of Covid and amid an ongoing battle to save lives. But we still celebrate holidays and honor the memory of…

Activism, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Spotlight

Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises Gov. J.B. Pritzker allegedly promised during his run for public office to engage Arab Americans and include them in his administration. Several self-serving Arab activists insisted he would do right by Arab Americans, but in reality Pritzker has marginalized the community while palling…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Election, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

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

Vanunu still has more nuclear secrets to spill, Israeli court declares

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Vanunu still has more nuclear secrets to spill, Israeli court declares On the last Tuesday of 2021, Israel’s Haaretz reported “Israel Thinks Nuke Spy Vanunu Still Has More Secrets to Spill.” An Israeli judge recently suggested to defense officials that they meet with Mordechai Vanunu, but the former spy’s lawyer is being banned from the meeting,…

Bloggers

McCollum praised for her achievements for constituents

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

McCollum praised for her achievements for constituents As we end 2021, I wanted to share with you my reflections on a year of great challenges, disturbing national discord, and some remarkably positive advancement. So much has happened this year. President Biden and Vice-President Harris were inaugurated in January, a COVID vaccine is approved and available…

Activism, American Arabs, News, Politics, Spotlight

Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021 A coalition of Arab and Muslim Americans will host a fundraiser for Democrat Congresswoman Marie Newman on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2021. Newman was elected to serve in the 3rd Congressional District but as the result of remapping will run for re-election int he new 6th…

American Arabs, Congress, Election, News, Politics, Spotlight

U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen

December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen On December 20, the United States Navy 5th Fleet seized upwards of 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and 226,600 rounds of ammunition from a vessel originating from Iran. This ship was on a route historically used to illegally smuggle weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. The smuggling of arms from Iran to the Houthis represents a flagrant violation of the UN targeted arms embargo and is yet another example of how malign Iranian activity is prolonging the war in Yemen. Iran’s support for…

Arab World, Iran, News, Saudi Arabia

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released a letter Dec. 20, 2021 that he sent to Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray on December 17, 2021. In the letter, Sen. Durbin called on the FBI to “intensify…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, News, racism, Spotlight, The Arab Street

AHRC congratulates Chief Haddad for his service, and his successor Officer Shahin

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC congratulates Chief Haddad for his service, and his successor Officer Shahin AHRC Thanks Chief Haddad for His Service, Congratulates Officer Shahin on His Appointment as Chief of Dearborn Police The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the citizens of Dearborn in thanking outgoing Chief Ronald Haddad for his years of dedicated service to the…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News

Racist targeting of Arab businesses by Lightfoot administration to be probed by City Council hearing

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Racist targeting of Arab businesses by Lightfoot administration to be probed by City Council hearing 36th Ward Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas proposed a City Council investigation into a Building Department Task Force accused of harassing Arab-owned small businesses targeted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s racist crackdown to confront rising street gang violence. By Ray Hanania Chicago…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, immigrants, News, Politics, racism, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun, Friday Dec. 16, 2021

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 A mix of political items involving mainstream American political candidates, and Arab and Muslim candidates and public officials. If you have news email it to former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania at [email protected]. By Ray Hanania Palestinian Professor Iyeman Chehade, who has a brilliant understanding of…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Congress, News, Opinion, Politics, Quick News, Ray Hanania, Tabboun, US Arab Politics

MBC GROUP’s Rupture wins Best Saudi Film at the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival

December 15, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

MBC GROUP’s Rupture wins Best Saudi Film at the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival “Rupture”, the psychological thriller produced by MBC STUDIOS, has won Best Saudi Film at the 2021 Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). Directed by Hamzah K. Jamjoom, written by Alberto Lopez, “Rupture” follows the story of a Saudi couple who…

Arab World, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Middle East, Movies, News, Saudi Arabia