Press Room
Below is the archive of press releases issued by AAI and stories in which AAI appears. If you are a member of the media and interested in talking with us, please contact Omar Tewfik (202-429-9210).
April 28, 2010 — Press Release
Ambassador Rice Weighs In on U.S. Strategic Interests In the Middle East
“Let there be no doubt: President Obama and all of us in his Administration are determined to reach a comprehensive peace in the Middle East – central to which is a two-state solution. President Obama has defined this goal as a vital U.S. interest.”
April 26, 2010 — News
Arab-American Institute honours Al Majid with award
April 24, 2010 — News
Khalil & Da Mayor!
April 23, 2010 — News
U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice Speaks at AAI’s Spirit of Humanity Awards
April 23, 2010 — News
Ambassador Rice Says ‘We Support the Fayyad statehood plan’
April 22, 2010 — News
Cultural preservation work earns prestigious honour for Emirati
April 22, 2010 — News
UAE philanthropist honored by Arab American Institute and Foundation
April 22, 2010 — News
UN AMBASSADOR SAYS PALESTINIAN STATE IS A US NATIONAL INTEREST
April 19, 2010 — Press Release
Ambassador Susan Rice to Address Arab Americans at Kahlil Gibran Awards
Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, will join members of Congress, foreign dignitaries and other distinguished guests in honoring awardees at this year’s Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
March 31, 2010 — News
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March 26, 2010 — Press Release
State Department: P.J. Crowley on Iraq Elections
Today, Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) issued the provisional results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections held on March 7. We congratulate the Iraqi people, the Iraqi government, candidates and coalitions, and IHEC for carrying out a successful election.
March 25, 2010 — News
Census to Count Arabs as White, Despite Write-In Campaign
March 22, 2010 — Press Release
AAI and Other Civil Society Leaders Call on President Obama to Join Mine Ban Treaty
WASHINGTON, DC – Leaders from 65 nongovernmental organizations delivered a letter to President Obama today urging the U.S. to relinquish antipersonnel landmines and join the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty without delay.
March 22, 2010 — Press Release
Poll Findings Show Widening Partisan Gap on Views of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Members of Congress join the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference tonight it is interesting to note the latest polling data on American views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on U.S. national security.
March 22, 2010 — News
Census 2010 Seeks Partnerships with Arab American Organizations
February 17, 2010 — Press Release
Recap: AAI NY Town Hall Meeting on Immigration, Civil Liberties and National Security
On Wednesday, February 17, New York Arab Americans from across the city gathered in Brooklyn for a Town Hall meeting on immigration, civil liberties, and national security issues hosted by AAI and cosponsored by seven local groups serving Arab Americans in greater New York, The Arab American Association of New York (AAANY), The Arab Muslim American Federation (AMAF), The American Mideast Leadership Network (AMLN), Arab American Family Support Center (AAFSC), The Salaam Club of New York, Network of Arab American Professionals (NAAP-New York), and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of New York (ADCNY).
February 16, 2010 — Press Release
AAI Hosting NY Town Hall Meeting on Immigration, Civil Liberties and National Security
WASHINGTON – February 16, 2010 – The Arab American Institute (AAI) and partnering organizations in New York City will host a town hall meeting on Immigration, Civil Liberties, and National Security on Wednesday, February 17 at Widdi Hall in Brooklyn, New York.
January 29, 2010 — Press Release
Arab, Muslim, Sikh & South Asian American Community Leaders Meet with DHS Secretary Napolitano
WASHINGTON, DC January 29, 2010—In a meeting with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday to discuss joint efforts against domestic violent extremists, Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders welcomed commitments by the Secretary to promote meaningful, positive and authentic dialogue.
January 27, 2010 — Press Release
Arab Nations Unite in Relief Effort for Haiti
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, January 27 – While not drawing press attention to their efforts, Arab nations have united in an effort to provide needed assistance to support the humanitarian relief work being undertaken in Haiti. The Arab American Institute (AAI) believes that their generosity should be showcased, and has compiled a list of Arab nation contributions from information available to date.
January 21, 2010 — News
Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013