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Israeli court says historic churches can keep religious use during redevelopment
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A Haifa District Court ruling allows two historic churches near Shlomi in northern Israel to continue prayer and religious ceremonies even as they remain part of a preservation and redevelopment plan.
Arab America Foundation sets 2026 CONNECT Empowerment Summit for November in Chantilly
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The Arab America Foundation will hold its CONNECT Empowerment Summit Nov. 6-8, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Va. The event is designed to bring together Arab Americans for networking, leadership programming,…
Islamic finance leaders weigh climate role at Baku roundtable
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Senior leaders from climate finance, development and Islamic finance met in Baku during the IsDB Annual Meetings 2026 to examine how Islamic finance can help fund climate resilience and the energy transition.
Black Christian leaders form new Israel relations council
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A new collective of Black American pastors has launched to strengthen Black Christian support for Israel and oppose antisemitism amid rising global hostility.
Strasbourg rally presses Europe to enforce Turkey court rulings
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More than 5,000 activists, lawmakers and rights supporters gathered in Strasbourg on June 25 to urge the Council of Europe to make Turkey comply with binding European Court of Human Rights judgments.
Chicago names August Turkish Heritage Month ahead of Turkish Festival
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared August Turkish Heritage Month in Chicago, recognizing the Turkish American community and the role of the Turkish Festival in the city’s cultural life.
China's top five paint line makers highlighted as automation demand rises
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A June 25, 2026 release spotlights five Chinese paint production line manufacturers as factories push for more automation, cleaner coating systems and stronger integration services.
Exhibo launches as open art platform for MENA galleries and museums
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Exhibo has launched in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the first open digital platform built to connect the MENA art world with collectors, press and cultural travellers.
Jewish National Fund-USA adds subsidized Israel trips for young professionals
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Jewish National Fund-USA is launching three new JNFuture Israel trips for young adults in their 20s and 30s, with dates starting Aug. 16, 2026. The programs are meant to give returning visitors a deeper, more hands-on look at Israeli culture,…
Arab America Foundation names 40 Under 40 awardees for 2026
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The Arab America Foundation announced its 2026 40 Under 40 class on June 17 in Washington, DC, recognizing 40 Arab Americans across business, education, public service, medicine, the arts and more.
Christian Briggs episode tracks the global push for CBDCs and payment alternatives
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A new episode of On the Record with Christian Briggs argues that CBDCs, BRICS expansion and strategic infrastructure are reshaping global finance as governments seek alternatives to dollar-centric rails.
Dream Day Foundation releases refugee children’s Hope soundtrack from Za’atari
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Dream Day Foundation has released “Amal” — Arabic for hope — a soundtrack created by Syrian children in Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp after more than two and a half years of music programming.
Arabian Horse Association backs Canada’s National Arabian Championship
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The Arabian Horse Association is formally recognizing the 2026 Canada’s National Arabian Championship, set for Aug. 6-15 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba.
Thousands in Strasbourg to press Turkey on human rights rulings
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Thousands are expected in Strasbourg on June 24 to urge Turkey to comply with European Court of Human Rights rulings, with organizers also pressing the Council of Europe to enforce those judgments.
Disguise expands Middle East footprint with new hubs, hires and partners
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Disguise is opening a Saudi Arabia entity in 2026 and a UAE entity in 2027 as it deepens its push into the Middle East’s fast-growing immersive and live experiences market.
New York Art Life Magazine to publish Ali Vedad Yuner interview this week
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New York Art Life Magazine said it will publish a 3,500-word feature interview with Brooklyn jeweler and metalsmith Ali Vedad Yuner this week.
Jinhui Paint pitches epoxy flooring for tropical climates
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Sichuan Jinhui Paint Co., Ltd. is promoting epoxy colored sand self-leveling floor paint as a fit for humid, high-heat markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Music therapy market seen reaching $6.03 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the music therapy market is projected to hit $6.03 billion by 2033, expanding at a 9.4% annual pace from 2026 to 2033. The forecast points to rising demand across mental health, neurological rehabilitation, dementia…
iQIBLA QWATCH S6 gets Father’s Day offer with free strap
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iQIBLA is promoting its QWATCH S6 smartwatch for Father’s Day in Saudi Arabia with a free strap offer.
Jinhui Paint pitches anti-rust coatings at Canton Fair
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Sichuan Jinhui Paint Co., Ltd. used the Canton Fair to spotlight industrial anti-rust coatings for steel structures in humid, coastal and high-heat markets.
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