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In Haifa Fakhouri’s view, Arab Americans and Chaldeans have an important role to play in Detroit’s revitalization. “I am a true believer in Detroit, and a Detroit comeback,” the founder, president and CEO of the Arab American and Chaldean Council said at her Lathrup Village office last week. “We are part of the economic turnaround … Continued

The Middle East faces a colossal dilemma. It has an extraordinarily powerful resource—talented and hungry youth who are restless but who often lack the skills to compete in the modern workforce. The result? The Arab Spring—from Egypt to Tunisia to Libya—as restless youth with nowhere to focus their energy took to the streets. “The cause … Continued

David Ayyash, owner of Chickpea in the D in downtown Detroit, appears on WOTV 4 “Live in the D” to promote his business. With the two hosts, Ayyash gives a live demonstration on how to make the perfect homemade hummus.

Ramadan restricts Muslims from enjoying their favorite restaurants and cafes during their 17-hour daily fasts. However, Muslims in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights have the convenience of several businesses that offer extended hours. Shatila Bakery in Dearborn, 14300 W. Warren Ave., stays open one hour later for fasting Muslims to find time during the holy month … Continued

Today the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), supported by a broad coalition of community partners, filed an official request to extend the existing designation and redesignate Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The request was filed with Secretary Janet Napolitano of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in accordance and pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1254a. … Continued

Etihad CEO James Hogan has reaffirmed the airline is on course to break-even in 2011 while calling on rivals to reassess the competitive environment they operate in. He told Arabian Business: “Despite the value to travellers offered by the Middle East aviation industry, additional pressures are still experienced here such as accusations of receiving fuel … Continued

Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko and Councilman Ned Apigian joined the owners, family members and friends of the City’s newest market, Berry and Hazimi Meats for a December 17 grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony. The new market, located at 27310 Ford Road (just East of Inkster Road) features a wide variety of fresh meats, as well … Continued

In the ballroom of an upscale hotel a short train ride from New York, advertisers, food industry executives and market researchers mingled — the men in dark suits, the women in headscarves and Western dress. Chocolates made according to Islamic dietary laws were placed at each table. The setting was the American Muslim Consumer Conference, … Continued

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah is in talks to move the Ground Zero mosque to a less controversial site in Manhattan, it has been reported. New York City attorney Dudley Gaffin, who has ties to the Saudi royal family, has contacted officials with a plan to move the mosque from its site in the damage zone, … Continued

The world’s biggest food and beverage company, Nestle, will invest $400m in the Middle East over the next three years, senior officials at the firm have said. Speaking at the opening of a factory in Dubai – Nestle’s first new confectionary manufacturing facility built anywhere in the world for more than a decade – the … Continued