Business profile
Business profile
Muslim women changing American scenes with a clothing line at Macy’s
June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN— Designer and Muslim convert Lisa Vogl, who launched her Verona Collection in February 2015, brought it to Macy's at Fairlane Mall in Dearborn this past spring. Vogl and Verona Collection Co-Designer and Co-Director Alaa Ammuss launched the brand out Vogl’s apartment. “We launched our brand to help make modest...
Nissan of Dearborn working to build strong community connection under new ownership
February 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — The city and the surrounding area are known for its love of all things automotive and driving-related, and Nissan is fast becoming a favorite of customers worldwide, rising to number five in the global automobile company rankings. But Dearborn has been without a Nissan dealership since the abrupt closing of the All Pro...
Muslim doctors open completely free clinic to serve the poor in Toledo, Ohio area
January 28th, 20190 HOLLAND, OH — A group of Muslim doctors in Holland, Ohio (near Toledo) has opened a new clinic providing free medical services to people of all faiths, the Toledo Blade reported last week. The clinic was founded to serve the local community, providing services for everyone including the 25,000-plus people in Lucas County, Ohio who...
Arab American cousins open a Dairy Queen, bringing major franchise to east Dearborn
February 2nd, 20180 DEARBORN — A major franchise returned to east Dearborn on Jan. 31, with an investment from two local cousins. Talal and Ali Haidous were born and raised in Liberia before they immigrated to Dearborn in 1998 and 1999, respectively. "It's our hometown," Talal Haidous told The AANews about why he and Ali decided to open up a...
Restaurant providing a taste of Italy in the Southend for a half century
October 27th, 20170 DEARBORN – In the Southend of Dearborn, across the street from the first mosque constructed in Michigan, a restaurant hangs a United States flag above a red, white and green flag. Although it may surprise some, the flag is not Lebanese, Jordanian or Palestinian. It’s Italian. “Our cultures aren’t very different,” Robert...
Donutville: A Dearborn mainstay for half a century
October 6th, 20170 DEARBORN — For the past 51 years, a popular local donut shop and coffee bar has been witness to the cultural changes that swept the city. Located on Ford Road, a few miles east of the Southfield Freeway, Donutville, which has been in business since July 4, 1966, has served as a gathering place for residents of various races, creeds...
The Arab American News partners with Chevrolet on a pastry tour
September 29th, 20170 DEARBORN ― Earlier this month, The AANews partnered with GM on a Middle Eastern pastry tour in Metro Detroit― where reporters were given a new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to drive for two days. The Ivory Metallic truck first stopped at Bateel, well-known for its gourmet dates and chocolates, found in many destinations and airports from...
Literary journal ‘Mizna’ proves Arab art is timely and alive
April 21st, 20170 TWIN CITIES, MN — Since its inception in 1999, the literary journal Mizna has been a platform for the arts and free expression of a multitude of writers and artists from an Arab and Arab American nexus. The journal, published by Mizna.org, a non-profit arts organization that promotes contemporary expressions of Arab American...
With revitalization underway, new downtown Dearborn Hampton Inn hotel opens doors
April 4th, 20170 DEARBORN – The opening of a hotel in the heart of downtown Dearborn brings the first stages of promising business developments expected to substantially revitalize the city. A towering, seemingly new building on Michigan Avenue is among dozens of award-winning Hampton Inn Hotels owned by four Iraqi immigrants – the Bacall...
Local residents to open up arcade bar in downtown Detroit
March 31st, 20170 DEARBORN— THE AANEWS sat down with Mohamed Badaoui and Wael Gharbie, two Dearborn residents set to open their new arcade bar, Ready Player One, in the Globe Tobacco Building in Greektown in April. We asked about their idea, the process and their prospects for the arcade and restaurant that brings together all with a love for video...
Chicago based artist combines Eastern and Western motifs
March 10th, 20170 CHICAGO-Chicago-based artist Zeinab Saab looks to Islamic art to develop an intricate patchwork in a Western nexus. With finesse, precision and passion, she draws together a narrative through imagery that she describes as “having both feet in two rivers.” A Fordson High School graduate originally displaying a penchant for...
New restaurant brings organic burgers to Dearborn
November 6th, 20150 The interior of Brome Burgers - The Arab American NewsEating a burger does not have to end in regret, thanks to the newly opened Brome Burgers and Shakes restaurant on the reinvigorated business hub, Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Self-sustainable plants and paintings by a local artist cover the walls of the spacious and eco-friendly...
New Yemeni restaurant expands Mediterranean dining options
August 28th, 20150 Dearborn — Many people seeking to dine at Arabic restaurants are accustomed to popular foods like hummus and falafel sandwiches. Although these foods are commonly admired among Arabs and non-Arabs alike, they are not representative of the whole Arabic cuisine and culture. "I have a different menu; my customers come...
IVF Michigan looks to restore hope for couples struggling with infertility
August 8th, 20140 DEARBORN – IVF Michigan has officially begun its next chapter of expansion with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Bloomfield Hills. Currently operating five offices, IVF Michigan is the state's leading infertility clinic and has brought joy to thousands of couples who were struggling with...
Dearborn Heights Magistrate Yvonna Abraham aims to mentor and influence local youth
June 26th, 20140 Abraham.DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Dozens of motorists reacted with astonishment when Magistrate Yvonna Abraham walked into Courtroom 3 at the 20th District Court to begin her morning docket on Tuesday, June 17.Perhaps some were surprised because she does not fit the stereotype one may have formed about a magistrate. Abraham, 33, was the......
Innovative ideas lead to new businesses in Dearborn
June 6th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Arab American News is continuing to keep track of community entrepreneurs who are launching new businesses in Metro Detroit and contributing to the region’s economic growth and stability. Below is a preview of three new atypical businesses in town. MashawiiIn 1983, Dean Hachem opened Mr. Shish Kabob, one of the first...
Kravat Menswear brings Euro-English fashion to Dearborn
April 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — Kravat Menswear located at 14935 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 has been open since 2009. Kravat offers a variety of casual and dressy Euro-English clothing for men. The store sells clothes and suits form band name companies, like French Connection and DKNY. The owner, Hassan Saleh, has been in the clothing...Local designer’s online boutique on the path to success
DEARBORN — An online fashion boutique for women who wear the Islamic headscarf that was established by a local Arab American designer has gained thousand of followers. The website was launched in November, but it has already turned into a recognizable brand, according to its founder Malak Ouza.HijabLouvre.com offers dozens of items,...
Marygrove College designates a prayer room for Muslim students
January 17th, 20140 DETROIT — Marygrove College, a private Catholic school, has established an interfaith prayer room, which will serve as a space for prayer for Muslim students. Marygrove's president and staff, along with students and representatives from the Muslim community, celebrated on Wednesday Jan. 15, the grand opening of the room, reflecting the......
Arab American tutoring company offers low cost services to students
DEARBORN — Hussein Hachem was once in the same position as a lot of the students who receive services from the tutoring company he established about six months ago. He learned how expensive tutoring could be when he first emigrated from Lebanon to the United States and started school, over five years ago. As an immigrant, he...Yogurtopia debuts first location in Dearborn
DEARBORN - When Yogurtopia opened its doors in early June on Michigan Avenue, it became the newest yogurt shop in town. However, what many local residents may not be aware of is that Yogurtopia is a franchise that was established in 2010 by Sam Abbass, a former Dearborn resident, in Scottsdale, Arizona.Having owned and operated......
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital born and built from Arab American heritage
May 24th, 20130 DETROIT — Arab Americans have always shared a great sense of pride and ownership over St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The internationally renowned pediatric research and treatment facility was built by Arab Americans, proud of their heritage and anxious about giving back to the country that provided them with so much...Sheikh Kalil Bazzy: A stairway to paradise
Seldom does one come across an individual who not only self-actualizes in performing his good deeds but also inspires others to do so. One such individual is Sheikh Kalil Bazzy. Modest, humble and unpretentious are the qualities of his character and persona that appraise his life and dedicated service to God and mankind.......
