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Alhurra.com opens the door for independent voices in the Middle East

August 16, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Alhurra.com opens the door for independent voices in the Middle East Alhurra Television’s all-news Arabic-language website, Alhurra.com, has commissioned some of the most noted and outspoken authors to be a part of the newly created op-ed section of the website. “From A Different Angle,” includes commentary by featured writers who are journalists, intellectuals and human…

Arab World, News, News Media, Press Releases

You can make Kibbeh, yes you can

August 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

You can make Kibbeh, yes you can Kibbeh (kubbah) or friend “football shaped” burghul stuffed with diced lamb and browned sliced almonds is a popular side dish delicacy of the Mediterranean diet and a staple of most Arab meals. It’s tricky but you can do it By Ray Hanania One of my absolute favorite Middle…

American Arabs, Arab World, Features, Food, Middle East, recipe

Producers examining abuse of Blacks in Israel need funding

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Producers examining abuse of Blacks in Israel need funding We urgently need your support. Existence is Resistance is raising funds for the filming of our new documentary Black in the Holy Land. This film will examine the lives and experiences of the various black communities throughout Palestine and the settler state of Israel. We are…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Israel, Middle East, Movies, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Video

Christian holidays blurred by focus on one religion

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Christian holidays blurred by focus on one religion The trend of the Arab World becoming focused more and more on the Islamic religion is overshadowing a powerful Christian history of Middle East tradition and eroding religious diversity. It’s also resulting in many Muslims who just don’t know anything about the richness of the Christian religion….

Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion

How Soccer is Becoming a Major Player for Qatar Soft Power

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

How Soccer is Becoming a Major Player for Qatar Soft Power France football/soccer, a new direction for Doha to seed influence and international presence By Abdennour Toumi Neymar’s transfer from F.C Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain is good news for the club, the city, and the Qatari Royal family, according to the French media and political…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Opinion, Sports

Yemen immigrant Nagi Daifallah gave his life for American cause

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Yemen immigrant Nagi Daifallah gave his life for American cause Forty-Four years ago today, an Arab American from Yemen gave his life for a just cause. The story of Yemeni immigrant and farm worker Nagi Daifallah’s has never been more important By Annie Riley “No other segment of our population is so poorly paid yet contributes…

Activism, American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, mainstream, Opinion

Activist launches petition to revive Two-State Solution

August 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Activist launches petition to revive Two-State Solution Activist Zahi Masri has created an online petition to build support for the Two-State Solution and an end to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Here is Zahi’s powerful message: Please support the Two State solution by signing this online petition. Jordan as twin sister of Palestine and without natural resources…

Activism, American Arabs, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Iraqi government threatens journalists over criticism

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Iraqi government threatens journalists over criticism Iraqi regulator threatens TV satirist with legal action Iraqi authorities should stop threatening the pro-Kurdish broadcaster NRT and political satirist Ahmed al-Basheer, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. In a letter NRT received August 10, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission inquired whether the broadcaster’s Arabic-language channel would…

Bloggers, Commentary, Iraq, News Media, Opinion, Politics

Knights of Columbus save Christian town in Iraq

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Knights of Columbus save Christian town in Iraq In a move that will give many Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq hope for the future, the Knights of Columbus will raise and donate $2 million to save Karamdes (Karemlash), a predominantly Christian town on the Nineveh Plain which was liberated from ISIS late last year. The Knights’ action…

American Arabs, Arab News, Christian & Muslim, Iraq, Kurdish, Middle East, News, Syria

An Olive a day can improve your health

August 14, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

An Olive a day can improve your health Have an Olive Day – Interaceituna and the European Union Promote a Healthy Lifestyle amazing Mediterranean recipes for this summer as gazpacho, Spanish omelets with olives and olive burgers which highlight the taste and rich flavor of the European olives. Olives give us that touch of flavor that…

American Arabs, Features, Food, Middle East, Press Releases, recipe

Grey Group acquires majority stake in hug digital

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Grey Group acquires majority stake in hug digital Grey Group has acquired a majority stake in hug digital, a leading independent regional digital marketing agency, based in the Middle East. Founded in 2009 by Oussama Jamal (Chairman) and Tim Baker (Chief Executive Officer), hug digital is one of the largest and fastest growing 360°digital agencies…

Arab World, Business, Gulf States, Middle East, News Media, Press Releases

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy

August 13, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion, racism

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate The U.S. Justice Department has issued an overview of steps that schools in the United States can do to prevent hate against Arabs, Muslims and Sikhs. Twenty Plus Things Schools Can Do to Respond to or Prevent Hate Incidents Against Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs Take Immediate Concerted…

American Arabs, Features, mainstream, News, Press Releases, Terrorism

Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow Siniora Food Industries Achieved Net Profit of JOD 1.9 Million (USD 2.7 Million) in the First Half of 2017 Amman, Jordan/ Jerusalem, Palestine — Siniora Food Industries, a pioneer in the manufacturing of cold cuts, frozen meat and luncheon, announced its results for the first half of 2017. The results…

Arab World, Business, Food, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe

August 10, 2017June 30, 2024 rayhanania 1 Comment

Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe Stuffed lamb intestines and tripe are popular Mediterranean food recipes. Here is a simple recipe to prepare this Middle Eastern delicacy. By Ray Hanania Stuffed lamb intestines is a very popular Mediterranean recipe in the Arab World, in Greece and in the Mediterranean sea region. It’s a very simple recipe…

Arab World, Features, Food, Middle East, News, recipe

American Arab named to Cook County Illinois judicial post

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab named to Cook County Illinois judicial post Samuel J. Betar III appointed to Cook County 13th Subcircuit vacancy to fill position held by Circuit Judge Ann O’Donnell. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Associate Judge Samuel J. Betar, III, to a 13th Subcircuit vacancy that will be created by the upcoming retirement of…

American Arabs, mainstream, News

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence

August 10, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence A recent surge in violence by Palestinians against Israeli military, police and civilians is not justified even in the face of increasing terrorism and violence by Israelis against Palestinians. The knife attacks by Palestinians are only undermining the larger interests of Palestinians to achieve freedom from…

American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food

August 8, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Iraq, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, recipe