A Full‑Circle Moment

One of my most meaningful memories in Arlington was the Jordanian FIFA World Cup event at Levitt Pavilion. The City of Arlington was incredibly helpful in coordinating the event and went above and beyond to make it a special celebration of Jordanian culture and heritage. I was especially proud of the care the city took to authentically reflect and honor Jordanian traditions and heritage as we celebrated Jordan on the world stage.

Having the opportunity to meet His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan alongside Mayor Jim Ross made the experience even more meaningful. I was born in Jordan, but Arlington is where I have built my life, raised my family, and grown my businesses. To see my Jordanian heritage and my Arlington community come together during such a historic FIFA World Cup moment was something I will never forget.

It was a true full circle experience and a wonderful example of what makes Arlington so special: a city that welcomes people, celebrates the cultures that make our community unique, and brings people together through moments as powerful as the FIFA World Cup. I am grateful to Mayor Ross, the City of Arlington, and everyone who helped make that experience possible.

Arlington, My Home — 21 Years of Memories, Family, and Community

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the City of Arlington, Texas. For me, this is much more than a celebration of a city’s history. It is a celebration of 21 years of memories, family, community, and life in a place we are proud to call home.In May 2005, my wife and I moved from Irving to Arlington. At the time, I was working at Alcon, and our new home was only about 10 miles from my office—a perfect location for work and family life.And our one-story home? That was love at first sight—for my wife! She took one look…

My First Visit To Arlington

In 1968 my father was transferred from Lockbourne AFB in Columbus, Ohio to Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth. It was that summer my grandparents took my brother and me to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.The gondolas took you from one side of the park to the other, H.R. Pufnstuf was there, the conductor of the train yelling in his very southern accent “Geet Off” when we came to a stop, the LaSalle riverboat ride with Indians and falling trees. I remember the tree falling in front of the boat barely missing us and looking back to see the tree…

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