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SHE SYRIAN-LEBANESE STAR JI: AN INDEPENDENT MONTHLY SERVING AMERICANS OF ARABIC HERITAGE Celebrating 39 Years of Service MEMBER ARAB-AMERICAN PRESS GUILD ESTABLISHED IN 1963 www.syrianlebanesestar.com XXXXII #6 JUNE 2005 I I Lebanese America Country Club O Louisville, Kentucky Wi Its First Souther Federation Conventio June 22-26,2005 And W Are Proud To Welcom The Federation Family: Louisville attracted it Syrian/Lebanes Rep Cri Total number o Muslim civil rights case tops 1,500 in 2004 A report released today by a prominent national Islamic civil rights an advocacy group indicate that anti-Muslim hat crimes in the Unite States increased by mor JBIC S1 rF W Air] moderni Eg| The Japa international So (JBIC) has ag loan totalling ($52-847m) y for the Bo International n immigrants in the early. Modernisati If 1900's due to its strategic The develop] 11 location on the' Ohio of the const n River, with proximity to air termin; n larger cities throughout capacity of e the Midwest. It boasts a passengers a e bustling economy, one of of cargo ann the country's most plush as improve :s and verdant terrains and facilities .at e (continued on page 6) 40km sou ljif!!! ih !! !,|!,.!!n!.(!nli !..!!!| |!!.!., -- -- -- ---- zrylill V f than 50 percent in the pan Kings and an :s year, from 93 cues in as well as r 2003 to 141 in 2004. Mediterrane; y The Council on Sea coasts. al American-Islamic (contim d Relations' (CAIR) report - s the only annual study of e its kind outlines 1522 $688M a d incidents and experiences to finan e (continued on page 6) c , Learn to Live Together b,7-k si's. "k; a W- Ihe winds of change will be challenged. that are sweeping through Nicholas Blanford reports the region bring with from Kuwait on growing them testing and, for Shi'ite influences and some, frightening times how the Sunnis are in which the old orders (continued on page 7) 6g Au supports port station in ypt n Bank for Cooperation ,reed an ODA ;5.732bn yen with Egypt, rg El Arab Airport on Project. ment consists ruction of an al- with a one million nd 4,000 tons ually, as well ents in related the airport, ithwest of f anlly u1 ue icient temples resorts on the an and Red About six ued on page 9) i signs agreement ce third faction "Energy City" $bn- project in Qatar The Qatar-based At. Addiyar Real Estate investment Company, with capital of $lbn, has signed an agreement with Gulf Energy, a global consortium of leading energy consultants, researchers and academics, to develop an "Energy City" in Qatar that will raise the global stakes of the Middle East's energy sector. (continued on page 9) Privatisation earns, Morocco $8.75bn In 11 years train Qalhat LNG has signed an agreement worth $688m with 13 local and international banks and investment authorities to finance the third gas liquefaction train. The goal of the (continued on page 9) Morocco's finance ministry has revealed that 66 Moroccan companies were fully or partly privatised between 1993 and 2005. Among companies included were Ittissalat At Maghrib (continued on page 9) Richard Shadyac to step down as ALSAC CEO A longtime friend of hospital founder Danny Thomas, .Richard C. Shadyac has helped the hospital's fundraising organization scale new heights. St J ude a been children have the. beneficiaries. For nearly 13 years, Richard C. Shadyac has walked into his office as chief executive officer of ALSAC, the fund-raising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital', and gone to work to help the hospital accomplish its mission of finding cures and saving children. And every morning, he gets a (continued on page 9) Sam Newey Honored -." s success and presented to Mr. Newy a very special plaque depicting the T I religious wood carving and painted icons. In 1973 Arch Bishop -jf (continued on page 11) Sam Newey was honored Saturday, March 8, 2005 at the Marriott Hotel Jacksonville, Florida at a special banquet for his 30 years of dedication and being a founder of the local St. George Antiochian Eastern Orthodox Church. The Arch Bishop also spoke about the historic progress of this Church's' 0. Z~Z ll r-. * 4U) ^(N =0 0 l) Mai 00 (y) Lor LOn X5 >D 0 OM :'N '- ...J :1 LtU 1:1 li: L* !~.! . ;i $15.00 SUBSCRIPTION SPage 2 THE SYRIAN-LEBANESE STAR June2005 Rogers-Abboud Jeannie Abboud and Joshua Rogers were married at 7 p.m. Friday in Christ Church. The bride, daughter of Marjean and Danny Abboud, Jacksonville, graduated from Terry Parker High School and the University of North Florida. She is employed by Duval County Public (continued on page 11) asm -aa EM ,UM I- Lamia Dabit Elected Lamia Dabit, Jackson, MS, was elected to the SFSLAC Executive Board for the 2004-2005 term. Dabit was born and reared in Syria. For three years her family lived in San Paolo, Brazil. Certified in Fashion Design, Business and (continued on page 11) The Beaches' 3 Favorite Seafood Seafood sandwiches & baskets Fresh seafood daily from our store Outside-dining Beer Softdrinks 120 South 3rd Street Jacksonville Beach, FL (904) 241-2702 Dr. Fouad Hajjar To Serve Second Term As Orlando President." Dr. Fouad Hajjar was installed as president of the Syrian Lebanese American Club of Orlando for a second term. It was a year that finally brought us closer to the start of the construction of the new building as was promised when we sold the property on Canton and Mills. Instead of one and a half acres the property will be almost four acres, and m any future plans will include the avail ability of the club to the members much. more readily than ever before. Gary Skaff was re- elected as the first vice president. Skaff's contributions to the organization have been valuable, in constantly creating' social events and his untiring efforts in leading the building committee these past years. It seems SLAC has future leaders for the next few years. Maggie Deese Agent AllState. 904-646-3541 You're in good hands. Life Insurance *Auto Insurance Property Insurance Savings & Investment Products http://agent.allstate.com/maggiedeese email: maggiedeese@allstate.com Fax: 904-645-3910 11233-5 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL (Near the corner of Beach Blvd. & St. Johns Bluff Rd.), Subject to availability and qualifications. Allstate Floridian Insurance Company and Allstate Floridian indemnity Company am separate and distinct companies from each other and from Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate Life Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company am not underwritten or reinsured by Metals Insurance Company, Allstate Life Insurance Company. Allstate Indemnity Company or Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company. Dr. Carlos Johary, was also re-elected as second vice president. Among his many contribution, he and board members, Ray Gazil have researched and helped find ways to make our Certificates of Deposit much nore valuable. New to the scene of officers is Anita Fekany who will be the club's treasurer. Her talents in the world of business and finance are going to be of immeasurable help to the organization. The board of directors, includes Ray Gazil, Mike Deeb, Joe Pellitere, Dave, (continued on page 11) PARTIES FOR ANY OCCASION OUR PLACE OR YOURS? 904-246-0881 Best Wishes To Our Many Syrian & Lebanese o st une "r Friends & 04 Customers = ( 218 First Street Neptune Beach 904-246-0881 SPECIALS CHANGE DAILY BEER & WINE "BEST QUARTER BUSHEL OF STEAMED OYSTERS AT THE BEACHES QUALITY FISH AND SHELLFISH Jacksonville News Orlando News l Page 3 THE SYRIAN-LEBANESE STAR June 2005 || The Destiny of the Church 1. The church will not convert the world. According to scriptures the church is not to win the whole world to Christ not to rise to a position of world influence in social, economic and political life. 2. The church will be united to Christ. The figure of the church as a virgin has been used previously 2 Cor: 11:2 and in Revelation. Her union with Christ at the marriage of the Lamb is foretold. This can only mean that she will be brought unto the most intimate relation with Christ). The idea of fellowship and of co- ownership are involved in the conception Rom 8:16,17, Rev. Fred Massabni 3. The church will reign with Christ as his bride. She will be at His side and share in His authority in His vorld- wide kingdom on earth. Rev 1:6 She will even have a part in judging of angels I Cor:6:3. Having suffered with Him in the day of His glorification 11 Tim 2. it is said that His servant shall reign forever and ever Rev 22:5. Not only the thousand years but the beginning of a (continued on page 12) Gingerbread House Learning Center New Owners New Staff Certified Teachers All Ages Summer Camp Before & After School Care Contracted by Jacksonville's Childrens Commission 6 a.m. 6 p.m. 904-731-2464 6005 Chester Ave., Jacksonville, FL Best wishes to our Syrian and Lebanese friends and customers Jig JAtee nn Bed and Breakfast Built in 1915 Just steps to the ocean Jacquizi Please mention ad when calling 185 4th Avenue, South Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Phone 904-246-8855 Toll Free 1-877-217-9830 http://www.figtreeinn.com CPs, Tapes Oldies 60s, 70s, Jazz, Gospel & much, much more! Ca\\ Ty-Ty gaMW} (904) 584-5505 oP1ice (904) 200-0565 BacoVviv\\e, P* The Maronites An Aramaic Antiochian Catholic Church Who are the Maronites? By way of introduction, these Catholics of Near Eastern origin grew out of the ancient Aramaic Antochian Church. Maronite Catholics are the followers of St. Maron, a monk of the fourth century, and gathered under his leadership in northern Syria as a particular Church. Like each.of the Eastern Christian Churches, the Maronite Church is a particular Church having its own distinctive liturgy, spirituality, and system of, government while adhering to the one true creed. The Eastern By Brother John Samaha, S.M. Churches are not identified simply by special liturgical rites. The Maronite heritage and traditions were shaped by the Apostolic See of Antioch, established by St. Peter, its first bishop. From this ancient center, St. Paul launched the evangelization of the Gentiles. It was at Antioch that Christ's followers were first called Christians. The Maronite Liturgy is modeled oil the original, monastic liturgy formed at (continued on page 13) *SUSHI- Fine Dining Korean & Japanese Cuisine Riverfront View Indoor/Outdoor Bar Open Monday-Sunday for Lunch & Dinner THE B (90 At the Landing * EST SUSHI IN TOWN 4) 350-9911 2 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL M.J. SIMON REALTOR APPRAISER (904) 356-2489 432 East Monroe Street Jacksonville, FL Parents- Children Relationship Becoming parents is a feeling that can only be enjoyed by the parents. There is no way to describe it. Parents yearn, aspire and pray to have children. Thus parents Sand children are very uniquely and closely related together. With prayers, parents bring up their children in wholesome family atmosphere. The relationship is based on intimate and natural love. But Islam signifies duties of parents towards their children and the obligation of children towards their parents. Some of such instructions in the Holy Quran as well as Ahadees that is Sayings .of the Holy Prophet of Islam f are cited here. HOLY QURAN: 1. "Wealth and children are the ornaments of the life of this world." (18:47) 2. "0 ye who Believe! By Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah Let not your wealth and your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah, and those who do so, it is they who are the losers." (63:10) 3. "0 ye who Believe! Surely among your wives and your children are some who are your enemies so beware of them. Verily, your wealth and children are but a trial; but with Allah is an immense reward." (64:15-16) 4. "Know that the life of this world is only a sport and a pastime and an adornment, and a source of boasting among yourselves, and of rivalry in multiplying riches and children." (57:21) 5. 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Today it is home to thousands of our descendants, hundreds of whom still belong to the Lebanese American Country Club. Established in 1952, the Lebanese Club is one of Report (continued from page 1) of anti-Muslim violence, discrimination and harassment in 2004, the highest number of Muslim civil rights cues ever recorded in the Washington-based group's annual report. (Hundreds of anti-Muslim incidents reported immediately following the 9/11 attack were detailed in a separate report,) According to the study, called "Unequal Protection," that figure is a 49 percent jump -or the preceding yea.r. CAIR said factors contributing to the sharp increase, in reported incidents included the lingering impact of post- 9/11 fears, increased awareness of civil rights issues in the Muslim community, a general increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric, growth in the me largest, most successful clubs in the Federation. For over 50 years it has been home base to major events in the Lebanese/Syrian community. Through good times and bad we have remained focused and devoted to our beloved culture and heritage. number of local CAIR chapters reporting cases, and shows associated with the implementation of national security policies. (The complete report may be viewed at; http://www.cair- net.org/asp/2005CivilRig htsReport.pdf) Ton states accounted for almost 79 percent of all incidents reported to CAIR in 2004. Those states include: California (20 percent), New York (10 percent), Arizona (9 percent), Virginia (7 percent), Texas (7 percent), Florida (7 percent), Ohio (5 percent), Maryland (5 percent), New Jersey (5 percent), and Illinois (3 percent). (All figures are rounded 'to the nearest whole number) By far the greatest increase, over last year, in both reed and proportional terms, Coming Soon The Grand Opening of New Lebanon Restaurant Great Arabian Nights, Most Delicious Food, For the Best Prices We are still looking for help in the kitchen and dining room, and delivery drivers. 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In 2004, however, them reports rose to almost 26 percent of all came. There ware drops in certain categories from the previous year's report. For example, workplace discrimination complaints constituted newly 23 percent of complaints in 2003, but dropped to just under 18 percent of total complaints in 2004. Complaints involving governmental agencies decreased from 29.percent in 2003 to 19 percent in 2004 "Them disturbing figures come an no surprise given growing WhoSCa R Wholesale & Retail Sayyed Scarf 2205-E Forsyth Road Orlando, FL 32807 (Near Abou Maher Groceries) phonefax (407) 677-6550 cell (407) 925-7444 the Senior Prom (tor women over 65) or "Run for the Roses", showcasing all those Fabulous Federation Schnauzzes. Let us show Louisville to you. It will win a place in your heart forever. Angie Siegel Clark, President and Co-Chair, Teri Thomas Stark, Convention Co-Chair. Islamophobic sentiments and a general misperception of Islam and Muslims," said CAIR Legal Director Arsalan Iftikhar, the report's author. Iftikhar seed the phenomenon of Islamophobia will be addressed at a CAIR conference, called "Islamophobia and Anti- Americanism: Causes and 'Remedies," to be held this weekend in Washington, D.C, SEE: WEBSITE "We call on president Bush who" statements after the 9/11 attacks were so important in helping to protect the well-being of the American Muslim community, to once again speak out against Islamophobia attitudes," mid CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awed- Awad also called on Congress to hold hearings on the findings of CAIR's (continued on page 7) L Te l s sec Scarves Shawls Hijabs Al-Amira Hijabs Abayas Jilbabs Dishdashs & more... , ,I ________ 6~ -.Le.*o .. SL"~ 16315 l i3 11 `4vd r -tft MI-1 l rerm-t (305) 948 9080 Open to.- ltunot, S. 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"What's happening in Iraq will be positive for the Shi'ites in Kuwait and all over the Middle East, the Gulf countries in particular," said Sayyed Mohammed Bacir Al Mery, the representative in Kuwait of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's pre-eminent Shi'ite lericde:ed, otr Indeed, other Shfitc Oklahoma City. The understanding of Islam, CAIR's Mission, Vision council is America's encourage dialogue, Statement and Core largest Islamic civil protect civil liberties, principles, go to: liberties group, with 31 empower American http://www.cair- regional offices and Muslims, said build net.org/default.asp?Page- chapters nationwide and coalitions dud promote About in Canada. Its mission is justice and ,mutual to enhance the understanding To read communities in the Gulf .are becoming increasingly emboldened. The Shi'itc- led opposition in Bahrain at the end of March staged a massive rally in the streets of Manama to demand: democratic reforms. During the Ashura commemoration in February, celebrants in the Shi'itedomirated Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia drew blood by beating their foreheads, the first time in decades local Shi'ites have practiced the ritual. But the Shi'ite awakening in Iraq and its influence on the Shfite communities in the Gulf is causing deep unease among some Sunni jljjl 4 67jpbL.e ag-a- Wl. S A CaNsdout'ur FREE J U 04 A J (E)uuE) i Domestlclloteniaol~~tonal~acafin Plning 3W li ll lki 4;04 Aqi iaJJIJI ;.JJ 4 Jti.4 4 4tao Plus taxcs, certain restriction apply. Call for details Duluth, GA Muslims. "We are concerned about the ShVites outside Kuwait and we are worried about contacts between the Shi'ites here and those outside Kuwait," said Mohammed Tabtabai, the dean of the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Kuwait University. Shi'ites make-up about one third of Kuwait's 913,000 citizens. Compared to the suffering of their fellow Shi'ites in Iraq :under Saddam Hussein's brutal regime, the Shi'ites of Kuwait have fared relatively well. But they remain politically under-represented with only five MPs in the 50-seat parliament. Mohammed Abu Al Hasan, the only Shi'ite minister in the Kuwaiti government, was compelled to resign in January under pressure from Sunni Islamist MPs. "When we speak to the government, they say there are no Sunnis and Shi'ites just citizens. But we say there must be a balance," said Abdel- Mohsen Jammal, one of the five Shi'ite Mps. "I think now after the liberation of Iraq, the Kuwaiti government will change its behaviour and start bringing in more Shi'ites." 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Shi'ites blame the ministry for the scarcity of Shi'ite mosques. There are only around 30 Shi'ite mosques in Kuwait, compared with some 1,200 Sunni mosques. Furthermore, while Sunni religious books IbA 4' WISTE IA R I S I A U R A N I 471 HORTHI nlIGiLnD AfEflUE OTLAflTR, GEORGIA PH: 404.5252.3363 proliferate, the publication of Shi"ite religious books tends to be barely tolerated. "The Shi'ites in Kuwait have lived with the Sunnis for many years with no problems," Sayyed At Mery said. "Our problem is with the extremists. I wish to ask the US government to pressure our government to reduce and destroy this ideology because they are killers and accept no opinion but their own." The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs admits that the Shi'ites were historically marginalised, but insists that is no longer true. Many Sunnis in the Gulf feet uneasy about Iran and its potential influence on their own Shi'ite communities. 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Syria is ruled by the Alawites, a splinter sect of Shi'ism. There is a strong Shi'ite presence around the rim of the Gulf, in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Still, the fervent speculation of a nascent "Shi'ite crescent" being developed by Iran perhaps more reflects Sunni concerns rather than Shi'ite intentions. "'There were days of very public handwringing after King Abdullah's comments about a Shi'ite crescent," said a western diplomat in Kuwait. "The Kuwaitis do pay close attention to the Shi'ite developments in Iraq." During the Shi'ite holy month of Muharrem commemorated in February, the Kuwaiti authorities tightened security due to concerns about Islamic militants. 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Shadyac created a talk- show format program called "Meet the Patients" that he began to host at conventions and corporate meetings. The program allowed families to share their stories about St. Jude. "They look at me and I am biased," he said, Sam Newey (continued from page 1) Philip Saliba of North America sent Father George Harb to Jacksonville, Florida because of a need to organize a church there. "but these are people who have lived the experience." EVER UPWARD Though Shadyac is stepping down as CEO, he Will return to the Boards of' Directors and Governors, where .he served for man), years before taking on the full- time job of running Sam Newey lead a community of 25 members to have a fund-raiser that lead to build a new church recently on Bowden Road accommodating 250 parishioners. Mr. Newey graduated ALSAC. "I hope that people think I did a good job," Shadyac said. "I hope that they feel that I gave it my best. And I want them to remember how much I love the children." 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"Florida has shown the Massabni (continued from page 3) , reign that shall last through eternity. 4. The church will be an eternal testimony. She will witness throughout eternity to God's wisdom and goodness Eph 3: 10. Her very presence with Christ will speak of His grace and power in saving and keeping her in the midst of -an evil generation Thus Christ will be eternally glorified in the church. 5. The rapture of the church. Listen, Planes biggest growth of any of the states in new memberships to the Federation," and he also cited the value of the family and how many of the members met and married because of their meeting at the conventions. Members of the SLAC were truly honored that the Mr. Korkmas and his with saved pilots will fall causing fire all over the world. Cars with saved drivers, the driver will be caught up to Heaven; accidents will cause fires filling the streets, and highways will be closed. People cannot get to their homes and families. 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This liturgical tradition is shared with the Syrian, Chaldean, Malabarese, and Malankarese Churches. Unlike the other Eastern Catholic Churches the Maronite Church does not have a Barkatullah (continued from page 3) the Day of Resurrection." (60:4) 6. "Thy Lord has heaven we will see Christ in his character, He Open the book Rev: 5:5-13 Are you ready to meet God? (God loves you, God sent His only begotten Son to die in your place, and to give us all everlasting life. dissident counterpart (non-Chalcedonian and Orthodox Churches). In addition it is the only particular Church to be named for the person who brought together its adherents into a community of the faithful. After the death of St. Maron around 410, the hermits, monks, and faithful who followed his leadership gathered and organized. They built a monastery in his name between Hama and Aleppo in Syria in 452. Commanded that ye worship none but Him. And that ye- show kindness to parents. 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Especially were they noted proponents of the Council of Chalcedon (4.51) explaining that Jesus Christ is True God and True Man, one Person with two natures divine and human. in 517, heresy thee never utter any word of disgust to them nor reproach them, but always address them with kind speech. And lower them God comes down on the ungodly and the lost. If you want to go to heaven, then ask the Lord Jesus to forgive you and to come into your life. His servant Fred Massabni was rampant and 350 monks were martyred in defense of that council's teachings. Eventually many faithful around Antioch, now a Patriachate, settled near those monasteries, and the Maronite community grew Linder the leadership of these priests and monks, and their bishops. Among their teachers and writers are the Fathers of the Aramaic Antiochian Church, notably Ephrem and James of Sarug. the wing of humility out of tenderness and say 'My Lord, have Mercy on them even as they nourished me (continued on page 14) J.E. 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(Abraham) said to his father .'0 my father why dost thou worship that neither hears nor sees, nor can avail thee aught? 0 my father, there has indeed come to me knowledge such has not come to thee, Scholarship (continued from page 4) decided to give back to so follow me, I will guide thee to a straight path 0 my father worship not Satan surely Satan is a rebel against the Gracious God. 0 my father, I fear lest a punishment from the Gracious God siezes the and thou become a friend of Satan." (19:43-46) 8. "0 men seek protection with your Lord and fear the day when the father will not be of any avail to his child nor will the child at all be avail to his father Allah's Promise is surely true. So the community on a local and national basis. The ALA gives to charities Your DaesiAtrav Serving PRESTON RD. & FOREST LANE All Foreign & Domestic Full Service Auto Repair S- Brakes Tune-Ups Clutches S Air Conditioning Alignments Open 7 Days 7 AM-7PM 972-233-8882 11800 Preston Rd. 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(Eng Com.Vol.1,P.262) and awards scholarships in Austin, Texas as well as a scholarship each year through the Federation. A leader in the endowment program for Scholarships for the Southern Federation; to date the -ALA has established a $17,000.00 endowment giving the interest accrued each year to "a deserving student. When asked how they 10. "My Lord, they have disobeyed me (Noah) and followed one whose wealth and children have only added to his loss." (71:22) 11. "And that you slay not your children for fear of poverty, It is We who provide for you and for them" (6:152;17:32.) F.N. The 'slaying of children' may also signify the, questionable practice of birthcontrol, as well as abortion encouraged in modern society. ( Eng.Com. 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"Of course nothing is certain but we are seeing some good returns," he observed. with a wry smile. There are certain rules to follow explains MacDermot, who has clients worldwide. "For someone with little or no experience of the market I would suggest they should take good advice: Go to a reputable dealer who stands behind what they are selling. At the Mathaf Gallery, 'for example, we. issue certificates of authenticity and a guarantee with every original painting we sell. We descr ibe the condition of the painting so, for example, if the signature of the artist has been strengthened, we would record this. Collectors from all over the world, from Europe to the Far East, the United States and of course in the Arab- world have, we hope, benefited from our advice and assistance." S'CHIEF PEST iP CONTROL INC. 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The Jordan team was founded in 1990 by Eddie Jordan one of the most colourful and outspoken personalities on the Formula One scene. The team has had a difficult 2004 season as have all the teams who have struggled with the seemingly invincible supremacy of the Ferrari team and its driver Michael Schumacher - although Jordan has scored four Grand Prix Victories over the years, including the Brazilian Grand Prix last season. The deal values the Jordan team at some $74m roughly equivalent to its 2003 turnover on which it made a profit of well over $1m. Under the terms of the deal, Eddie Jordan's 50.1% stake will be diluted to some 15%. Interestingly, Jordan was the first Formula One team to acquire equity investment from a financial institution when Warburg Pincus purchased a minority stake in the team in November 1998. Warburg FRAHM Dodge VOLUME DEALERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA FOR RAM TRUCK SALES 1983 HAMNER AVE. NORCO,CA Comrfort &Style Gracious Independent Living... 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The Jordan factory alongside Silverstone employs about 200 people who have been assured by GPI that their jobs are secure. There is no intention of picking up the team and moving it luck, stock and barrel to Dubai," a GPI spokesman said, adding that "Europe'is the base for Formula One and, while the team will be headquartered in Dubai, it is very much go ing to keep its European base". The new owners are expected to invest in the building of a new factory that has been planned for some time. However, the team will be rebranded as Team Dubai Fl and relaunched with a new image in rime for the 2005 Grand Prix season. Eddie Jordan, as well as retaining a minority stake in the new team, is believed to have agreed to remain as learn manager for the next couple of Grand Prix seasons whilst a successor is groomed. He will thereafter assume an ambassadorial role for Team Dubai F1. 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Dubai's decision to become involved in Formula One is just the latest addition to the Emirate's widely varied participation in competitive sport that includes the world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Classic golf tournament, and powerboat racing's ultimate prize, the Dubai Duty Free Grand Prix held at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) each December. Motorsport is also widely popular in Dubai with Go-Karting, Motorbike racing, Dune Racing and AutoRallying attracting enthusiastic followings (see TMEJanuary 2004 issue)- And now, with its very own Formula One team in the making, and a Formula One Grand Prix held annually in neighboring Bahrain, Formula One is poised to gain millions of additional fans from the Gulf Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, chief executive officer of Formula One Administration, says he is delighted to see a Middle East-based team on the grid next season. "It will be good for Formula One as a whole, and I'm very supportive." 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