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ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

Posted on August 13, 2021August 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11
ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab News…

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Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show

Posted on June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show
Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show

Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show #ArabRadio host Ray Hanania talks with American Task Force on Lebanon President Ed Gabriel and Arab News Gulf Regional Manager Sarah Sfeir on the show June 30, 2021 in Detroit and Washington DC Radio Show Guests/Topics. Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 8 AM EST. We have a great lineup…

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Arab Radio: Yemen Reporter on Houthi violence; Cornelia Meyer on Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Yemen Reporter on Houthi violence; Cornelia Meyer on Global Anti-Corruption Coalition
Arab Radio: Yemen Reporter on Houthi violence; Cornelia Meyer on Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

Arab Radio: Yemen Reporter on Houthi violence; Cornelia Meyer on Global Anti-Corruption Coalition Find links to the audio podcast and video podcast of The Ray Hanania Radio Show. Listen and watch every Wednesday at 8 AM on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit and on WDMV AM 700 Radio in Washington D.C, and watch on…

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State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio
State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio

State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio On this week’s show, Ray Hanania interviewed Chris Hodges, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination and Press and Public Diplomacy at the State Department’s Bureau for Near Eastern Affairs, on Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East. Secretary Blinken’s goal is to meet…

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Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry

Posted on April 19, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry
Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry

Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry Cooperation to produce research, panel discussions and industry level, government white papers   Riyadh: Arab News — the Middle East’s leading English language daily — is partnering with the Future Investment Initiative Institute to shed light on the future of the regional…

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Arab American foundation panels explore Arab empowerment

Posted on February 3, 2021February 6, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American foundation panels explore Arab empowerment
Arab American foundation panels explore Arab empowerment

Arab American foundation panels explore Arab empowerment Arab News spotlights Arab American politicians and cultural leaders participating in the Arab America Foundation’s Connect Empowerment Summit, five evenings of panel discussions with leaders of the Arab American community. Click to read some of the stories on the event By Ray Hanania A panel of Arab-American elected…

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US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts
US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts The US Arab Radio Network, the only weekly live radio talk show program in America that features a wide range of Arab American and Muslim hosts, announced this week it expanded its broadcast programming to include morning and evening shows. Currently the US Arab Radio Network broadcasts…

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Arab News launches special project for the Year of Arabic Calligraphy

Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News launches special project for the Year of Arabic Calligraphy
Arab News launches special project for the Year of Arabic Calligraphy

Arab News launches special project for the Year of Arabic Calligraphy The online Deep Dive looks at the ancient craft and modern art of Arabic calligraphy. The multimedia project also marks UN Arabic Language Day on Dec. 18 To round out the Year of Arabic Calligraphy, as declared by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, and to…

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Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus 

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus 
Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus 

Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus  How eight centuries of Muslim rule in what is now Spain led to a golden age of culture and science in the emirates of the Iberian Peninsula. An investigation by Arab News’ new Research & Studies Unit tracks down some of the descendants of families…

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Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio

Posted on October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio
Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio

Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio Middle East’s leading English language newspaper The Arab News will launch a weekly radio show on Detroit’s US Arab Radio Network to explore issues in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. The show will be hosted by the newspaper’s US Special Correspondent Ray Hanania, a…

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Jussie Smollett hoax, Chicago Mayoral Election, & Israeli war crimes on Ray Hanania Podcast

Posted on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Jussie Smollett hoax, Chicago Mayoral Election, & Israeli war crimes on Ray Hanania Podcast
Jussie Smollett hoax, Chicago Mayoral Election, & Israeli war crimes on Ray Hanania Podcast

Jussie Smollett hoax, Chicago Mayoral Election, & Israeli war crimes on Ray Hanania Podcast #RayHananiaPodcast #JussieSmollett #ChicagoMayoralElection #IsraeliWarCrimes This week’s Ray Hanania Podcast reviews the past week’s events, issues and my recent columns in the Regional News newspaper, The Reporter and Southwest News-Herald on Jussie Smollett; my columns in the @ArabNews on the Oscar win…

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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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Arab Radio: Arabs and Hypocrisy in the U.S. Congress

Posted on November 20, 2018November 23, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Arabs and Hypocrisy in the U.S. Congress
Arab Radio: Arabs and Hypocrisy in the U.S. Congress

Arab Radio: Arabs and Hypocrisy in the U.S. Congress Al Jazeera journalist and writer Ali Younes will join Arab News columnist Ray Hanania on this week’s edition of The Arab Street Radio, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 live in Greater Detroit on WNZK AM 690 Radio, and live online. Younes and Hanania will analyze the gains…

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Arab News launches 2020 vision, new identity at Arab Media Forum

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News launches 2020 vision, new identity at Arab Media Forum
Arab News launches 2020 vision, new identity at Arab Media Forum

Arab News launches 2020 vision, new identity at Arab Media Forum Newspaper and website to be “The Voice of a Changing Region”; Former editor Khaled Almaeena honored by chairman of SRMG. Middle East’s largest English Language newspaper launches ambitious plan to expand its audience reach Arab News has unveiled on April 4, 2018 a new identity…

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الوطن و استراتيجية الغضب

Posted on February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on الوطن و استراتيجية الغضب
الوطن و استراتيجية الغضب

الوطن و استراتيجية الغضب It is not hard to understand the frustration and anger Palestinians and Arabs feel in the face of continued abuse by Israel’s government, whose policies are not only destroying any chance of peace, but also encouraging more violence and death. But the Palestinian and Arab world’s reaction to the Israeli government’s…

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Arab News daily launches Pakistan newspaper edition

Posted on February 13, 2018November 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News daily launches Pakistan newspaper edition
Arab News daily launches Pakistan newspaper edition

Arab News daily launches Pakistan newspaper edition Arab News, Middle East’s leading English Language daily, launches Pakistan edition as part of global expansion  Award-winning journalist Baker Atyani leading new online service, which will focus on improving mutual understanding between Islamabad and the Middle East ISLAMABAD (Feb. 13, 2017): Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language…

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Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’

Posted on August 24, 2017January 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’
Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’

Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’ Leading English Language Newspaper, Arab News creates app that provides real-time updates, connects pilgrims with emergency numbers and enables them to share journey with loved ones with the launch of a new Hajj app that can be used by pilgrims for the 2017 Hajj which begins in…

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Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites

Posted on August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites
Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites

Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites Only 27% of Americans see Qatar as ‘US friend or ally’ according to a new Arab News / YouGov poll Survey marking two months since crisis began finds that most Americans aware of it identify terror accusations against Doha as main reason for rift. 69% either unsure if US…

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