Pick up the new CD by Ferras with "Hollywood's Not America," featured on American Idol

By: Nadia Gergis

FLORIDA -  MAY 7 2008, (Arabisto.com): I've discovered my new fave singer Ferras, courtesy of VH1. Low and behold, the guy is half Jordanian!

Ferras (Alqaisi) has already been featured on American Idol and is signed with major record label EMI's Capitol Music Group. His album Aliens and Rainbows was released last month.

According to a wikipedia posting, Ferras has a somewhat mysterious background. 
 


More importantly though, here is his latest song called "Hollywood's Not America," which has been featured on American Idol.
 

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Paris Hilton Belly Dancing in Turkey

By: Nadia Gergis


FLORIDA -  March 28 2008, (Arabisto.com):


Now this is great for a Friday laugh. Paris Hilton was in Turkey for the Miss Turkey 2008 pageant and was compelled to show the world her belly dancing skills.




Paris was on hand to be part of the jury and I am assuming a fat paycheck. Close Paris, but no cigar. I'll give her credit though, at least she tried. And unlike other celebrities, this shows she isn't allergic to vacationing in a predominantly Muslim county.

Justin Timberlake says goodbye in Abu Dhabi

By: Nadia Gergis
 

FLORIDA, November 20 2007, (Arabisto.com):

The tallest building in the world Burj Dubai tower will be home to some of the swankiest luxury apartments in the world.


 
If you're a diehard fan of Giorgio Armani, you can buy one of his new 144 apartments that will be made available to fashionistas interested in plunking down some mega bucks at the Burj Dubai.

 
According to according to the Financial Times of London, units will cost between $2.5 million and $5.5 million. Not bad since most will likely come fully designed from Armani's furnishings division -- buyers will have their choice of colors. 
 

Evidently, Armani will also open the Armani Dubai hotel in... [Read More]

Eid Mubarak

Arabisto.com offers wishes of peace and joy to everyone who is celebrating Eid al-Fitr. This joyous holiday is observed by Muslims throughout the world and symbolizes the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Our writers and staff are committed to building bridges of understanding between Muslims, Christians and Jews.

Please join our efforts to promote justice and peace in the Middle East. Let's all work together to strengthen bridges among the three Abrahamic faiths.

A letter to Arabisto.com readers: Support the OneVoice Movement

By: Nadia Gergis

NEW YORK -- October 2, 2007 (Arabisto.com):

Arabisto.com was founded in September 2006 and since then I have always refrained from asking Arabisto.com readers to support, join or endorse any agencies and their endeavors for peace.

Today I ask, and hope that you can understand why OneVoice has my complete support. I hope that you will also join the OneVoice Movement and sign the OneVoice Mandate.

Last week while on vacation in New York, I had a chance to meet and speak to Daniel Lubetzky --founder of PeaceWorks Holdings LLC, who oversees the The Peace... [Read More]

Rosie O' Donnell in Jerusalem?


FLORIDA, Sept. 15 (Arabisto.com): Check out Rosie O' Donnell in Jerusalem. The man in the picture with the Donkey is obviously Palestinian.

Perez Hilton reports that she may have converted to Kabbalah because of her longtime buddy Madonna.

According to this report from the AP, Ashton Kutcher, his wife Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, and clothing designer Donna Karan have all joined Madonna on a trip for the Jewish new year holiday Rosh Hashana.

Not sure what to think of it all. The poetry makes a lot of religious references to "the light" and holy books -- which does sound very Catholic.

Makes me wonder … hmmm ... 

Khalil Gibran International Academy opens today amid controversy in New York



I just had to post this afet reading this quote from Carmen Colon, who is sending her son to the Khalil Gibran International Academy -- 



"I know for a fact that any American who learns Arabic will make tons of money," she told CNN, "whether it's translation, or in the customer service area."


-- Carmen, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but trust not all Arabs make "tons on money."



Here's the actual story from From All Headline News.  

The first public school in the U.S. to offer instruction in Arabic opened Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York, to a throng of media attention, threats of violence and public debate.

About a dozen security guards and police officers wer... [Read More]

A decade later, Princess Diana conspiracy theories continue with Mohamed Al Fayed

By: Nadia Gergis

FLORIDA, August 31 2007, (Arabisto.com):


This morning, the major US networks paid tribute to the People's Princess -- Diana -- remembering her charity work and the love she had for her two sons Prince William and Harry.

Even in death, she seems to be surrounded by controversy. Anchors brought up Prince Charles' invitation to Camilla Parker Bowles to her memorial today, the unhappy relationship Diana shared with her husband and of course Mohamed Al Fayed.

A decade later it seems like Egyptian business mogul Mohamed Al Fayed still insists that his son Dodi Al Fayed and Diana were murdered by the British... [Read More]

By: Nadia Gergis
 

FLORIDA, August 27 2007, (Arabisto.com):


Angelina Jolie has landed in Syria and travelled to Iraq in her role as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

The UNHCH is reporting that she left New York and flew to Syria on Monday landing in Damascus to visit with Iraqi refugees there.

On Tuesday Jolie crossed into Iraq to visit 1,200 refugees trapped in a makeshift camp at the border, unable to flee Iraq, and later watched scores of Iraqis crossing into Syria at a border checkpoint the UNHCH stated. She also recognized Syria for its open borders and generosity to Iraqis.

"I have come to Syria and... [Read More]