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Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America

Posted on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America
Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America

Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America By Ray Hanania On November 2, 2021, voters in a small but influential city in Michigan, Hamtramck, elected its first Muslim Mayor and an all Muslim City Council, making it the first American city ever to be governed by Muslims. For more than…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Election, Opinion, Politics, Spotlight

Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”
Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism” A CUNY graduate student delivered a speech on May 12, 2023 urging activism for human rights including criticizing Israel that pro-Israel fanatics and the biased American news media have denounced falsely as being “anti-Semitic.” Criticizing Israel is NOT anti-Semitic By Ray Hanania A mob of American politicians,…

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

Posted on December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen
U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen

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…

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Arab World, Iran, News, Saudi Arabia

New Book: Girl Fighters: Break Tradition in Yemen 

Posted on October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on New Book: Girl Fighters: Break Tradition in Yemen 
New Book: Girl Fighters: Break Tradition in Yemen 

New Book: Girl Fighters: Break Tradition in Yemen  A tale of strife in Yemen, a novel by Carolyn Han In traditional Yemeni society girls remain hidden behind walls, doors, and veils. Until the men in their family were killed in the war. This historical anti-war novel introduces two girls who challenge tribal traditions vowing, against…

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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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Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017
Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017

Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017 Text of the Executive Order issued by President Joseph Biden revoking the so-called “Muslim Ban” which was imposed by former President Donald Trump in March 6, 2017. Issued Jan. 20, 2021 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The United States was built on…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, immigrants, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi

Posted on October 21, 2020October 25, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi
Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi

Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi By Gamal Gasim After more than four decades of deliberate regional media oversight, there is now a serious, thought-provoking documentary film on the assassination of Yemen’s popular President, Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Hamdi. The tragic killing of President Al-Hamdi, alongside his own brother Abd Allah Al-Hamdi and two…

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SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen
SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen

SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen The Ma’in Association, the first agricultural society in the Yemeni province of Al-Jawf approved in accordance with the Yemeni law on NGOs and private institutions, has been established under the auspices of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY). The association will work to provide…

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128 detainees repatriated back to Yemen from Saudi Arabia

Posted on November 28, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on 128 detainees repatriated back to Yemen from Saudi Arabia
128 detainees repatriated back to Yemen from Saudi Arabia

128 detainees repatriated back to Yemen from Saudi Arabia Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, facilitated the repatriation of 128 detainees from Saudi Arabia to Yemen following a request from the Coalition’s Joint Forces Command and in agreement with both parties. Before the operation, the…

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Arab World, Press Releases, Saudi Arabia

CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop

Posted on October 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop
CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop

CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop Workshop trained more than 80 professionals from a number of Saudi ministries and government agencies A workshop focused on key challenges to stabilization operations and organized by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau…

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Arab World, Gulf States, Middle East, News

Saudis denounce Iranian-backed attack against oil fields

Posted on September 17, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudis denounce Iranian-backed attack against oil fields
Saudis denounce Iranian-backed attack against oil fields

Saudis denounce Iranian-backed attack against oil fields King Salman: Cowardly Attack Threatens Stability of Global Economy  The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet’s session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday afternoon. At the outset of the session, the King expressed his appreciation to heads of…

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Arab News, Arab World Politics, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia

Over 648,000 forcibly displaced people assisted in the first half of 2019 through UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund

Posted on August 21, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Over 648,000 forcibly displaced people assisted in the first half of 2019 through UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund
Over 648,000 forcibly displaced people assisted in the first half of 2019 through UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund

Over 648,000 forcibly displaced people assisted in the first half of 2019 through UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund A new report by UNHCR, The UN Refugees Agency revealed that 648,476 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees were assisted in the first half of 2019 with Zakat funds received through its ‘Refugee Zakat Fund’. The report released…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Middle East, News, refugees

Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief
Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief

Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that it is contributing USD $500 million in new funding for the UN-approved Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP) for 2019. This donation increases the support provided by the Kingdom to help the Yemeni people to more than USD $14…

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Arab World, Gulf States, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia

Rahma Relief fundraising dinner for Yemen

Posted on December 18, 2018December 19, 2018 By Saba Ibraheem No Comments on Rahma Relief fundraising dinner for Yemen
Rahma Relief fundraising dinner for Yemen

Rahma Relief fundraising dinner for Yemen By Saba Ibraheem Imagine coming home not being able to feed your kids. Imagine not even having food for yourself. Imagine that your child is dying in front of your eyes and can’t do anything to help. This is not just a story; this a reality that many people…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World Politics, Bloggers, Editors Picks, News

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

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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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Maen Alhusseini, Middle East, Opinion, Saudi Arabia

Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center

Posted on November 11, 2018November 19, 2018 By Saba Ibraheem No Comments on Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center
Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center

Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center By Saba Ibraheem “Humanity work is not something to get a salary from; we started this organization with passion,” Dr. Shadi Zaza, the co-founder and CEO of Rahma Relief Foundation said. On Oct. 10, 2018, tens of people attended the fundraising event that was held…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Editors Picks, immigrants, mainstream, Middle East, News, refugees

Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report

Posted on June 21, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report
Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report

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”…

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

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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