The election of Zohran Mamdani, a young Muslim, as the new Mayor of New York City was far more than a passing headline. It was a turning point in the story of a metropolis that has long represented the world in miniature — diverse, restless, and alive with contradiction. He is the first Muslim ever to hold this office and the youngest in nearly a century. Yet the deeper meaning lies not in the victory itself, but in what it says about a city’s maturity: that it can still choo

💭 Friday Thought Dr. Alaa Al-Tamimi Reading is not a luxury, nor a pastime for those with idle hours. It is a command from Heaven — the very first word of revelation: Read. From that divine beginning, reading became the path to light, the gateway through which humanity ascends above instinct and ignorance. Do not say, I don’t like reading. The issue is not with reading itself, but that you have not yet discovered your field of passion. Seek it, and you will find that every p

🧭 By Dr. Alaa Al-Tamimi October 2025 In international relations, strength does not lie solely in economic or military size, but rather in the ability to craft a coherent strategy that protects national interests and ensures sustainability. This truth is clearly reflected today in the ongoing tension between Canada and the United States over tariff policies, particularly on steel, aluminum, and electric vehicles. The United States, despite its enormous economic power, has rec