Recipe Contest at Sadia

Sadia, a producer of halal frozen food, including chicken, turkey, pizza, meatballs, and other items, is currently sponsoring a recipe contest for legal residents of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon. The first place winner will receive two airline tickets to the destination of his or her choice, while nine other winners will receive home appliances. You must use at least one Sadia product in your recipe.



Deadline for participation: November 13, 2011

To enter, see the Guidelines.

Research Intern Needed at the AIC

The American Islamic Congress (AIC) seeks an intern to assist in researching the current political climate in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly the events of the "Arab Spring", as well as editing and helping to write a chapter for an upcoming anthology on current Middle East issues.

Candidates should have experience in research and an interest in writing/journalism.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Arabic preferable
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern culture, politics, and religion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Background in Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, History or related field

Note: This internship is unpaid.

If interested, continue reading here.

Copy Editor for Dubai-based Publishing House

According to this ad:

A Dubai-based company seeks a sub editor/copy editor for TRENDS magazine, a well-respected monthly publication covering business and politics in the Middle East.

Mediaquest Group has provided unique insights into the Arab world through a diverse range of media for nearly two decades.

Salary: AED 12,000.00 per month (equivalent to approximately USD 30,000.00 - USD 35,000.00 per year, dependant on relevant experience), including residency visa and medical insurance.

Read more about this opportunity here.

Authors/Editors Needed for New Middle East Reference Books

ABC-CLIO seeks qualified author/editor to oversee development of forthcoming two-volume encyclopedia, Women in the Middle East. Prospective author/editors must hold a PhD in a relevant field of study and have a demonstrated expertise in both the Middle Eastern region and women's studies.

Click here for more details about this project.

ABC-CLIO also seeks qualified authors/editors for three forthcoming titles, Israel, Jordan, and The Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, all part of its new global studies series, The Middle East in Focus. Prospective authors must hold a PhD in a relevant field of study and specialize in the relevant country or countries.

Click here for more details about this project.

Middle East Reference Series

Golson Books, Ltd. invites academic editorial contributors to a new series of social and cultural history reference books for the high-school and college library market.

Each volume is organized in an A to Z format with approximately 100 articles on each period’s history and religion, with numerous 4-color illustrations and maps. Articles range from 500 words to 2500 words and include sidebars and bibliographies.

The books will be published by Sharpe Reference.

Honoraria range from $25 for short articles up to $85 for longer articles.

Read more here.

Resource: MESA (Middle East Studies Association)

MESA (Middle East Studies Association) is a wonderful source of writing opportunities related to Islam and Muslim issues. This page (which contains a regularly updated list of calls for submissions) currently has several items worth looking into, such as a need for articles on contemporary Muslim life, contributions to a book on Muslim "voices" in school, scholarly research on the life of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, and others.

Magazine Needs Brilliant Diverse Writers

A new "cultural" magazine in Los Angeles is looking for "outstanding freelance contributors." Among other things, they would like someone who is "a specialist in Middle East politics and the local Middle Eastern communities of LA." This is a paying opportunity.

Read the ad here.