About Al-Hewar Center

About Al-Hewar Center and Al-Hewar Magazine

Al-Hewar Center (1994-2023): Al-Hewar Center was an independent forum for dialogue among the various members of the Arab community with the goals of finding common ground within the community as well as bringing about greater mutual understanding between the Arab community and American society at large. The Center was designed to facilitate the participation of a wide and diverse audience, and membership was open to all. The Center did not take positions, nor was it affiliated with any country, organization, political party or ideology; rather it provided a forum for respectful dialogue that was open to all opinions. We hosted weekly events on-line and occasional in-person events in Vienna, Virginia. Al-Hewar Magazine established Al-Hewar Center in metropolitan Washington, D.C. in December 1994. Sobhi Ghandour (1952-2023) was the Founder and Executive Director. More information about Al-Hewar Center

Al-Hewar Magazine (published from 1989 to 2009): Al-Hewar Magazine, featuring the English supplement The Arab-American Dialogue, was published by Print Media Corporation for 20 years to be a voice for intellectual opinions related to the Middle East and Arabic and Islamic issues. The magazine served as a forum for dialogue among the diverse opinions of Arabs as well as others with an interest in the Arab world and its culture and politics. The magazine was published in Arabic and English and covered a wide variety of subjects, including transcripts of presentations at Al-Hewar Center, which was founded by the magazine in 1994. We continue to share interesting articles and information with our readers via regular emails. Publisher and Editor, Sobhi Ghandour; English Managing Editor, Laura Dorn.

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