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NEI’s economic vision: An eight-year plan to revitalize our regional economy
December 17th, 20120 A few years ago, leaders from 10 different philanthropic foundations looked at southeast Michigan and said “We’ve got to do something about the economy.”Pooling some of their resources, the foundations created a $100 million fund in 2008 – the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan (NEI) to make grants over eight years to...Your One Life: Why Your Health is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
It’s the time of year for contemplating and I’m asking you to join me. I’ve been thinking about the wonderful holiday weekend my family enjoys annually and how much fun it is each year for me to watch everyone open the Christmas gifts that I carefully plan, purchase and wrap. Each gift is truly...Tips for eating healthier during the holidays
The holidays are here! That joyous time of year when people come together, surrounded by decorations, gifts, music and, of course, lots of food. While eating is perhaps the most popular holiday activity, the average weight gain during the six-week period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is less than one pound.“While the statistic...BDS: Seven years with a global reach struggling for Palestinian rights
For the past seven years since its launch, the Palestinian grassroots Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, now with a global reach, has made concrete steps towards exposing Israel as a colonial occupier executing an apartheid policy against the Palestinian people. The BDS campaigns around the world have, to a...Tea Party now a huge GOP liability
The resignation of South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint from the Senate followed close on the heels of the desertion from the Tea Party of Freedom Works head Dick Armey took some by surprise. DeMint and Armey were the two biggest and most identifiable fish in the Tea Party affiliated pond. DeMint could be relied on to broker his name...Brahimi heads to Damascus with questions, plan for compromise
Moscow has admitted the possibility that the Syrian opposition may emerge victorious as government forces continue to lose more territory as the conflict rages on, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.“We must face the facts: the current tendency shows that the government is progressively losing control over an...Developing world to overshadow the west by 2030, study says
WASHINGTON - A major new long-range report by the U.S. intelligence community suggests that the U.S. economy, currently the world’s largest, could be eclipsed by China’s by 2030.While the study, the result of four years of analysis by the U.S. National Intelligence Council (NIC), forecasts that the United States will remain a central...Constitutional poll polarizes Egypt
CAIRO— This Saturday, Egyptians will head to the polls to vote on a controversial draft constitution. The referendum has divided this nation – still pulsing with the revolutionary fervor that toppled former dictator Hosni Mubarak in early 2011 – with most Islamist parties and groups supporting the proposed national charter, while...United Nations asks for control over the world’s Internet
Telecom companies across the world may be given the opportunity to dig through data passed across the Internet more easily following a move to allow the United Nations new authority to regulate the Web.At a conference in Dubai this week, Members of the United Nation’s International Telecommunications Union (ITU) agreed to work towards...Obama’s second term: Full plate of Middle East challenges
As President Obama gears up to begin a second term, his Middle East agenda will be more complex and potentially more consuming and dangerous than the one he inherited from his predecessor four years ago.Back then, the pressing priorities were: winding down the U.S. military presence in Iraq; pursuing an Israeli-Palestinian peace;...
Family and supporters turn out for Salamey’s Investiture Ceremony
December 14th, 20120 DEARBORN — Hundreds of Sam Salamey's family members and supporters gathered inside of the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Wednesday to witness the 19th District Court Chief Judge's Investiture Ceremony. Salamey was sworn in by Honorable Justice Brian Zahra of the Michigan Supreme Court,...Dr. Hussein Awada, brother of Turkia Mullin faces federal charges
DETROIT— Turkia Mullin’s brother, Dr. Hussein Awada is facing federal charges of dealing prescription drugs from his Warren medical practice, and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Turkia Mullin attracted media attention for her involvement in the Wayne County Severance Scandal more than one year ago. AwadaOn Wednesday Dr....Two charged and arrested for burglary
DEARBORN— On Friday Dec. 7 at approximately 1 a.m. Dearborn officers responded to the All Wireless cell phone store located on the city’s east side on report of a burglary in progress. Officers arrived and found the front door glass broken and a glass display case inside the store damaged. The suspects were no longer at...Locals rally in opposition to Syrian regime
DEARBORN — On Saturday, Dec. 8 about 60 people gathered outside of Dearborn City Hall protesting against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The regime has come under heavy scrutiny following the 2011 popular Arab Spring uprisings that have swept parts of the Arab world. According to reports the numbers of...
Robbery in Inkster leads to arrest in Dearborn Heights, Kinloch Elementary on lockdown
December 14th, 20120 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Deputy Director of Homeland Security for Wayne County was on his way to headquarters on Tuesday around 3:00 p.m. when he noticed two African American males crossing the street on Beech Daly walking from the Canterbury Woods Apartment complex in the city of Inkster. The two males were carrying what appeared to be a......
Dearborn Police Chief discusses new initiatives, hiring, and safety tips for holiday season
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has several new developments along the way, according to Police Chief Ron Haddad. In an exclusive interview, he updated the Arab American News about the hiring of six new police officers, a re-instated captain position, a new initiative involving other police departments, as well as information...ADC fights for the ‘The American Dream’ at 32nd Annual Awards Gala
DEARBORN— On Friday, December 7 the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan (ADC) held their 32nd Annual Benefit Gala: 'Telling Our Story. Writing Our Narrative,' at the Greenfield Manor banquet hall. Over 900 attendees including government officials, foreign dignitaries, activists, and community members shared an......
Michigan’s Right-to-Work laws, a huge blow to unions
December 14th, 20120 LANSING — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed the controversial Right-to-Work bills into law Tuesday after nearly 13,000 people rallied in the state’s capitol against them the same day. The move makes Michigan the 24th Right-to-Work state in the country.Right-to-Work laws limit the power of unions by making membership and payment of...
Peace activist uses life tragedy to strengthen education and health of Middle East women
December 14th, 20120 DETROIT — One peace activist is inspiring people around the world to turn tragedy into something positive.Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish experienced a horrific tragedy on Jan. 16, 2009 when Israeli shells hit his home in the Gaza Strip, killing his three daughters and niece. Instead of allowing it to consume him with hate, or becoming bitter...Ruling allows Troy voters to choose their next mayor
Troy — This week, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris ruled that she will allow voters in Troy to decide who the city's next mayor would be in an upcoming May election, after citizens had recalled their mayor on November 6th and city leaders had appointed a new mayor several weeks later, causing disputes between...Michigan’s new Right-to-Work laws, a huge blow to unions
Michigan’s new Right-to-Work laws, a huge blow to unions LANSING-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed the controversial Right-to-Work bills into law Tuesday after nearly 13,000 people rallied in the state’s capitol against them. The move makes Michigan the 24th Right-to-Work state in the country.......
IHW elects woman to serve on new board of trustees
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom Board of Trustees elected new officers during its special meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5. The board elected Hajj Dave Abdallah, Chairman, Hajja Vicki Ashkar, 1st Vice Chair and Hajj Tarek Chami, 2nd Vice Chair. The recently formed board is comprised of 17 members, and it presides...The YAC celebrates Yemen Independence Day
DEARBORN - The Yemeni American Committee celebrated Yemen Independence Day recently at Dearborn Manor here with about 100 people present on Nov. 30. The South Yemen declaration of independence from the United Kingdom is held on Nov. 30 every year. While North Yemen had been independent since November 1, 1918, it wasn’t until November......
Muthanna Al-Hanooti named new regional director of MLFA
By Natasha Dado The Arab American News SOUTHFIELD- Muthanna Al-Hanooti, the new Regional Director of the Muslim Legal Fund of America’s Detroit Chapter can identify closely with many of the people who turn to the group in search of justice, because he was once in their position. “I’m a beneficiary of the Muslim Legal...Jagx Security team provides wide range of services
DEARBORN - One local security company’s services are continuing to garner widespread support from the community. Jagx Security opened in 2006, and is co-owned by Bassam Eskamraji and Moe Kazam. The company offers security for all occasions including special events, and its guards have been hired to protect prominent......