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MUSLIM WORLD: Barbie’s 50th Anniversary Islamic Makeover

From Barbie Beach to Pilot Barbie to Hard Rock Barbie, the glamorous and iconic doll has undergone many makeovers since her creation 50 years ago, but none of her previous outfits has probably stirred as much buzz as her latest Islamic look. It’s Barbie in a burka, as it’s been dubbed by the yellow press. … Continued

Al Wissam Jackets Take American Fashion By Storm

When Bassem Souwaidan opened up Al Wissam clothing shop on West Vernor in Detroit, he never imagined that a small family-run business would catapult to success not only in Michigan, but far, far beyond. Today, the Al Wissam brand is sold in 30 different states, along with major cities in both Canada and Germany, and … Continued

Talfazat Expands Channel Menu; Penetrates Arabic Community With More Channels and More Choices of Premium Television Entertainment

Leading Arabic television provider, Talfazat proudly announces today the addition of OTV as the newest channel to join its diverse program line-up. Broadcasting from Lebanon, OTV gives viewers a balanced source of information offering programs that address modernism, freedom and democracy. OTV promotes the relations between Lebanese emigrants and their homeland, as the Lebanese Diaspora … Continued

Najla Said’s “Palestine” to Debut in February 2010

The Twilight Theatre Company will produce a six-week Off-Broadway production of “Palestine”. This one-woman play, written and performed by Najla Saïd, will debut February 9, 2010 and play through March 21st at New York Theatre Workshop’s second stage, The Fourth Street Theatre. “Palestine” is a a compilation of Ms. Said’s humor, honesty, compassion, familial position, … Continued

New Animated Film Tells Palestinian Narrative

After immense anticipation in the Arab world and the international community at large, “Fatenah”, Palestine’s first 3D animated feature film, has finally begun to grace the festival circuit. Introduced only in Boston thus far, Dearborn will be the second city to premiere the film in the United States. The 30 minute animation will make its … Continued

Al Jazeera English Approved in Canada

The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC] has approved Al Jazeera English [AJE] for listing on its “Eligible Satellite Services,” the news network announced Thursday. AJE has already received multiple indications from Canadian distributors that want to include the Arabic news channel as part of their services. The move follows a 30-day period which saw … Continued

New Danny Glover Movie Seeks Arab American Extras

Peace Films is shooting a groundbreaking new film entitled Moozlum. Written by Detroit native Qasim Basir, it tells the story of a young Muslim and his struggle to find balance with his dean once he moves away to college. This film also shows the affects 9/11 had on our country from the American Muslim perspective … Continued

World Music Virtuoso Simon Shaheen to Speak and Perform at Arab Detroit Diversity Workshop

Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. will speak and perform on Thursday, December 3rd at the “Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans–Arab America: Bridging the Gap” diversity workshop. Shaheen’s soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the … Continued

Mutah Beale Launches TV Show to Present Real Islam

Islam is backward, breeds terrorists and suppresses women, are just some of the lies the media promotes about Islam, says American rapper and convert to Islam Mutah Beale, who is set to launch a TV show next month to counter the negative stereotypes about Muslims. Beale, who shot to fame as a member of the … Continued

UAE is ‘Wild West’ for Music industry

The UAE is like the “Wild West” for the music business, with radio stations openly breaking the law by using songs without compensating the artists, industry experts said yesterday. Radio stations do not fear being caught because the Emirates, unlike many other countries, does not have a system to track what is played and collect … Continued

Good Music is Oud Music

The annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival, run by Confederation House, has certainly taken off. On November 12 the country’s premier ethnic music event will kick off for the tenth straight year. The 16-day program in Jerusalem and Nazareth is choc full of topliners from France, India, Greece, Turkey and the United States besides, naturally, the … Continued

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