Profiles
Shobi Khan named COO of General Growth
CHICAGO,IL–Shopping mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. said Thursday that it has named Shobi Khan its chief operating officer.
Tasmiha Khan Named Dell Semi Finalist Fellow
MIDDLETOWN, CT–Wesleyan University student Tasmiha Khan founder of the student organization Brighter Dawns, is a recipient of the Dell Social Innovation Competition Semi-Finalist Fellowship. Brighter Dawns applied for the Dell Social Innovation Award in January, reports the university newsletter. Their project is titled “Brighter Dawns: Clean Water for Humanity.”
Dr. Abdul Razzaque Ahmed Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From the Pan Arab League of Dermatologists
Dubai, UAE–On 19th of April 2011, the Pan Arab League of Dermatologists honoured Dr. Abdul Razzaque Ahmed of Boston, Massachusetts with a “Lifetime Achievement Award”.
Mona Eskandari Receives Leadership Medal
She graduated last week Summa Cum Laude and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with honors and a minor in Near Eastern studies.
Nour Al-Hadidi Graduates College with Perfect GPA
Nour Al-Hadidi is graduating with High Distinction and a perfect 4.0 GPA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Hispanic studies from UM Dearborn.
Ayesha Khan Receives Prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship
Recently, Ms. Khan was selected for the prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship, a program that enables university graduate students to design and implement innovative projects to help vulnerable Chicago communities.
Dr. Mahmoud Hessaby
Dr. Mahmoud Hessaby was born in Tehran in 1903. His family moved to Beirut, Lebanon in 1907. He received religious instructions and studied Persian literature from his devoted and learned mother. Memorized the Holly Qur’an by heart at an early age and read the great poetry of Hafez, Sa’adi and Ferdowsi when he was just a teenager.
Of God and Country
Kassem Zaid has had a connection to the Zionist Hashomer Hatzair movement for decades, but has meanwhile become a devout Muslim. How does he reconcile such contrasting elements in his personality?
Interview: YUNA, Malaysian Singer-Songwriter
An artist whose sound has been likened to a clash between Mary Poppins and Coldplay, Yunalis Zarai, known to many by the name YUNA, is a Muslim artist from Malaysia who has become a rising star, gaining monumental acclaim, winning awards for Best Song and Best Musical Artist in Malaysia. She has begun touring and performing in the United States, singing songs in English and Malaysian, whilst sporting a stellar hijab (tudung) style at each occasion. Yuna started out as a local internet sensation and has now reached the level of international recognition.
Aboul Khan Selected as Selectman of Seabrook
SEABROOK,NH–Aboul Khan has been elected as the Selectman of the Town of Seabrook, New Hampshire, for second time in a row. Khan received a total of 1,157 votes. The other contenders in the race were far behind with 321 and 80 votes respectively.
Deputy Mohamed Ahmed Thanked for His Dedication
LOS ANGELES,CA–A fundraiser was held on Valentine’s Day for injured Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Mohamed Ahmed, wounded in the line of duty last month.
New Jersey College’s Miriam Khan meets record
HAVERFORD,PA–Senior Miriam Khan set a meet record in the 55-meter dash while winning the race as The College of New Jersey women’s indoor track and field team had a banner day competing at the Seamus McElligot Invitational held at Haverford College.
Eboo Patel speaks at College of DuPage
CHICAGO,IL–Eboo Patel discussed various interpretations for the meaning of the word “home” during a recent book reading and discussion at College of DuPage. A former College of DuPage student, Patel read from his book “Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim,” which is both an exploration of faith and a personal story about [...]
Muslim Scientist to Receive Prestigious NAS Award
WASHINGTON — Hailed as a pioneer in the movement to re-establish the importance of science in the Arab and Muslim world, Ismail Serageldin, the founding director of the New Library of Alexandria, has been awarded the Public Welfare Medal, the National Academy of Sciences’ most prestigious award. Established in 1914, the medal is presented annually to honor extraordinary use of science for the public good.
Advertising Expert Zunaid Khan Appointed as VP of Shiny Ads
TORONTO–Shiny Ads, the innovator in self-service advertising platforms, announced that Zunaid Khan has been named Vice President of Business Development and Sales.
Evergreen Energy Appoints Ilyas Khan as Chairman
Evergreen Energy Inc., a Denver based green energy technology solutions company, has appointed Ilyas Khan, 48, as Chairman of its board of directors. The appointment brings the total board count to seven members.
Zahid Syed, Chairman of Nassau County Human Rights Commission
NASSAU,NY–Zahid Syed was appointed as the chairman of the Nassau County Commission on Human Rights recently. An active community worker with extensive grassroots work he has impeccable record of service.
Prince AlWaleed Richest Arab for 7th Year
RIYADH: Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), has topped Arabian Business Magazine’s 2010 50 Richest Arab List for seven consecutive years.
Dr. Saiyid M. Shah Receives Golden Hoosier Award
Dr. Saiyid M. Shah recently received the statewide Golden Hoosier Award – the highest honor bestowed upon a senior citizen by the State of Indiana.
