Literary journal ‘Mizna’ proves Arab art is timely and alive
April 21st, 20170 TWIN CITIES, MN — Since its inception in 1999, the literary journal Mizna has been a platform for the arts and free expression of a multitude of writers and artists from an Arab and Arab American nexus. The journal, published by Mizna.org, a non-profit arts organization that promotes contemporary expressions of Arab American...
Trump signs executive order scrutinizing skilled immigrant visas
April 19th, 20170 President Donald Trump will be ordering a thorough review of the country's high-skilled immigration visa program Thursday after having signed an executive order Tuesday targeting the H-1B program. The move signals a further attempt at Trump to target foreign companies that typically hire foreign workers over Americans. In the...
With revitalization underway, new downtown Dearborn Hampton Inn hotel opens doors
April 4th, 20170 DEARBORN – The opening of a hotel in the heart of downtown Dearborn brings the first stages of promising business developments expected to substantially revitalize the city. A towering, seemingly new building on Michigan Avenue is among dozens of award-winning Hampton Inn Hotels owned by four Iraqi immigrants – the Bacall...
Local residents to open up arcade bar in downtown Detroit
March 31st, 20170 DEARBORN— THE AANEWS sat down with Mohamed Badaoui and Wael Gharbie, two Dearborn residents set to open their new arcade bar, Ready Player One, in the Globe Tobacco Building in Greektown in April. We asked about their idea, the process and their prospects for the arcade and restaurant that brings together all with a love for video...
Over 400,000 vehicles recalled due to fire risk, latch issues
March 29th, 20171 DETROIT-In response to reports of technical issues that put vehicles at risk for engine fires and unexpected door openings, Ford recently issued a recall on more than 440,000 vehicles in North America. Its initial recall addressed over 230,000 Escape SUVs, Fiesta ST subcompacts, Fusion midsize cars and Transit Connect vans with...
Sales drop to impact Ford first-quarter earnings
March 24th, 20170 DETROIT- Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it expects lower earnings per share in the first quarter and lower pretax profit in 2017 due to higher spending on commodities, warranties and investments and a drop in sales volumes especially fleet sales. Ford shares were down nearly 1 percent at $11.66 in late morning trading after the...
Dearborn native offers cooking classes for kids
January 19th, 20170 DEARBORN— At 16-years-old, Zee Shami predicted something huge would change her life forever once she turned 30. She didn’t know what it would be at the time, but in the autumn of 2015, at age 30, she established ZeeTheCook, LLC, offering cooking classes in her kitchen. She recalled reflecting on the irony. “When 30...
New Arab owned businesses look to boost local economy
January 18th, 20130 DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Arab American entrepreneurs are offering new and exciting options for residents who are looking to dine out or order take out in the nearby area. Below are three locations that have recently opened or are under new ownership (Lava Java). Each has created a positive buzz and strong word-of-mouth, hoping...Problems re-selling real estate purchased at the County Tax Sale
Metro Detroit — Thousands of individuals participated in County Tax Foreclosure auctions this year in what was a record tax foreclosure year across Michigan. The efforts of many County Treasurer’s to make bidding for these properties as easy as possible has encouraged the participation of many individuals in the bidding process, and...New music and dance school embraces Arabic traditions
DEARBORN — A new music and dance school here is helping preserve traditional Arabic dance and music for the next generation of young adults by offering dabke dance and Arabic music courses. The Fab Music School opened Oct. 22, and has already attracted a lot of clients, proving that the business is much needed. The school...Huntington Bank buys Dearborn’s Fidelity after FDIC shutdown
DEARBORN — The Huntington Bank corporation announced late last week that it purchased Fidelity Bank after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation closed it down.The Dearborn Bank has 15 branches and more than 800 in assets according to mlive.com. It is the first such institution to fail in Michigan this year according to the...
EnvisionTEC CEO talks entrepreneurship, role with Hollywood film at Lawrence Tech
March 31st, 20120 Ali Siblani at the lecture at Lawrence Tech. SOUTHFIELD — EnvisionTEC CEO Ali Siblani was at Lawrence Tech University last Thursday sharing his experiences on how he successfully up started his company. Siblani graduated from Lawrence Tech in 1990 and went on to create his own products for the rapid prototyping industry which led him...
Detroit police, fire officials respond to business owners’ concerns
September 30th, 20110 Lack of patrols, excessive fees cited as key problemsDEARBORN – For Detroit business owners, staying afloat and keeping their operations safe and secure is a daily struggle. Accessibility of Detroit Police department heads is one of the most-cited issues from owners looking for answers to their concerns or help in the form of...Second bridge vote will happen this fall, Republicans say
MACKINAC ISLAND — Leaders of Michigan's Republican Party say they want to move forward in October with a much-debated proposal to build a second bridge between the U.S. and Canada in Detroit.The bridge would be publicly owned and Republicans said it would benefit businesses and connect major highways leading to more exports to Canada...Snyder set to sign broad set of tax changes after closevotes
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder has had a series of sweeping tax changes sent back to him to be signed after close votes in the Michigan House and Senate. Business taxes will be cut, some tax credits will be eliminated and tax breaks for retirees and low-income workers will also be reduced......
Stabenow offers $7,500 rebate to attract electric car buyers
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan recently introduced legislation that would make electric car buyers eligible for a $7,500 rebate. Businesses will also receive tax credit for purchasing plug-in hybrid trucks. The incentives are being offered under Sen. Stabenow’s Charging America Forward Act. Stabenow called Michigan a leader...Dearborn Borders book store to close, chain files bankruptcy
Borders Group Inc. has notified employees that four stores in Michigan will close. The locations are in Utica, Grosse Pointe, Ann Arbor and Dearborn. The company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy early February. Borders is the nation’s second largest bookstore and plans on closing 30 percent of its stores, a total of 200. There are 32......
