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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/atfls-40th-anniversary-gala-dinner/
SUMMARY:ATFL's 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:For over forty years\, ATFL has strengthened the enduring partn
 ership between the United States and Lebanon\, advancing the shared values
  that bind our two nations. Today\, that mission is more vital than ever.\
 n\nAs war once again visits our homeland\, we do not just watch from a dis
 tance\; we feel the weight of every headline. Like every Lebanese family\,
  we are pinned to the news\, our phones filled with messages to loved ones
 \, our hearts heavy with the pain of our communities. But as a diaspora\, 
 we refuse to be silent witnesses. We are a vital part of Lebanon’s story
  of resilience\, and we will not turn our backs.\n\nNow more than ever\, o
 ur collective voice must reflect the urgent desire for an end to this suff
 ering. Join us in supporting ATFL's vital work in promoting diplomacy and 
 de-escalation to safeguard Lebanon’s security\, stability\, and sovereig
 nty.\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\nHonoree Spotlight: Magida El Roumi\n\nMagida E
 l Roumi\, legendary Lebanese Soprano\, will receive Issam M. Fares Interna
 tional Leadership Award at this year's ATFL gala.\n\nEl Roumi is one of th
 e Arab world’s most acclaimed and influential vocal artists\, celebrated
  for a distinguished career spanning more than five decades and for her en
 during contributions to Arabic music\, culture\, and humanitarian advocacy
 .\n\nRenowned for her powerful soprano voice and refined artistic style\, 
 El Roumi has released more than a dozen studio albums and performed to sol
 d-out audiences across the Middle East\, Europe\, and North America. Her b
 ody of work blends classical Arabic composition with orchestral arrangemen
 ts and poetic lyricism\, producing timeless songs that have become cultura
 l touchstones throughout the Arab world. Her music is widely recognized fo
 r its emotional depth and its themes of dignity\, love\, homeland\, and ho
 pe.\n\nBeyond her artistic achievements\, El Roumi has long served as a pr
 ominent cultural ambassador for Lebanon. Throughout periods of national an
 d regional upheaval\, her performances and public presence have conveyed m
 essages of unity\, resilience\, and peace\, underscoring the power of the 
 arts to transcend division.\n\nIn 2001\, she was appointed Goodwill Ambass
 ador for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)\, supp
 orting international efforts to combat hunger\, promote food security\, an
 d advance sustainable development. Her humanitarian engagement has include
 d global awareness initiatives and benefit concerts in support of vulnerab
 le communities.\n\nEl Roumi has received numerous honors recognizing both 
 her artistic excellence and public service\, including national and intern
 ational awards and honorary doctorates from leading institutions.\n\nWith 
 a career defined by artistic distinction\, cultural pride\, and moral clar
 ity\, Majida El Roumi remains one of the most respected voices in the Arab
  world and an enduring symbol of Lebanon’s cultural legacy.\n\nNextGen L
 eadership Summit\n\nAre you a young professional who is passionate about U
 S-Lebanon relations? The Leadership Summit is our flagship policy advocacy
  program offering an in-depth look at how US policy toward Lebanon is shap
 ed and provides opportunities to engage with policymakers on critical issu
 es facing US-Lebanon relations. Participation in the Summit includes atten
 dance to ATFL's 2026 Gala.\n\nLearn More and Register\n\nOur Gala Sponsors
 \nWe extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors\, whose support
  makes this year's gala possible. Their commitment empowers our efforts to
  strengthen US-Lebanese relations and promote a peaceful and prosperous fu
 ture for Lebanon.
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