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A significant source for this list are persons who have attended THE HELLO NETWORK LUNCHEON/DINNER that is hosted by Attorney Laher. The HELLO network lunch was initiated to encourage businesses and professionals in our community to  network professionally. Names that are bolded indicate that the person has attended a network twice or more and has assisted the event by bringing new guests, etc.

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 (The List is arranged alphabetically by Last Name)

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Mohamed Al Abbadi   - Former Yemen Ambassador to Cuba. Currently, the leader of Yemeni National Movement in exile in the USA. Served as special secretary of the then vice president of Yemen Mr. Ali Salam Al Beid. 

S. Aslam Ali - President of Springfield Texaco - Food Mart - Complete Auto Service Foreign & Domestic repairs - All work guaranteed -VA Safety Inspection/Emission. Also Vice President of Pakistan American Business Association. Mr. Ali is also the owner of a communications company. 5533 Backlick Road Springfield VA 22151 Tel (703) 941-9245

Liaqat Leo Ashiq - Food and Catering Manager at the Crowne Plaza Hotel  and co-host of The Hello Network Luncheon - After completing his MBA from Californisa University 15 years ago, Mr. Ashiq pursued his career as a Hotelier. In, 1998, he recieved a marketing degree from Cornell University. Mr. Ashiq is based as a Director of Food and Beverage at The Crowne Plaza with Responsibility for Mmutiple properties.  Contact Leo for all your catering needs - for functions in your home on at the hotel - Halal and Asian Vegetarian available. CROWNE PLAZA 1489 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Tel: (703)-416-1600 Fax:(703)-416-1615. E-mail: ashiq09@aol.com  Web page: www.crowneplaza.com 

Mohamed Aslam - President of Metro Travel - Contact Mr. Aslam for all your travel needs. Owner of popular and well established local travel agency. Mr. Aslam was also the publisher of the Eastern Times. Tel:(703) 243-2200. Fax:(703) 528-5911. Toll free: 1-800-874-7975.

Ahsan Sonny Aziz - President or "Oh's Palace" - the first Chinese Halal restaurant in the Northern VA area. Visit Oh's Palace for Hunan, Schechuan and Mandarin Cuisine Huntington Gateway Mr. Aziz is very keen on developing a halal food franchise. 5970 Richmond Highway Alexandria VA 22303 Tel 703 960 5970/71 Fax 703 960 5542

Ashok Acharyia - Bookkeeper, Accountant and Tax professional - New Jersey (201) 659-3197. 

Rakesh Agarwal - CPA- New York City - (212) 244-0499; Fax (212) 244-0588.

Syed S. Ali - Insurance agent - Fairfax VA(703) 569-1898.

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Matt Bottalico - Builder- Developer. Home phone: (703) 660-6990, Business phone: (703) 671-0096 Fax: (703) 671-0096.

Hikmat Beiani - Publisher of Al Nashra magazine - President of Arab Media House and Radio and TV show on ANA TV and Radio. He is also the host of a new Radio program on 700 AM called Freeway Business which airs from 8-10 am each day. 1880 Howard Ave Suite 301B  Vienna VA 22182 Tel (703) 748-9545 Fax (703) 748-4947 www.arabmedia.com  Hikmat@media.com

Mumtaz Bhatti - President and CEO Nationwide Financial Corporation  - Mortgage specialist. 9302-D Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, VA, 22015. Office:(703) 569-3500 V-mail: (703) 219-9510 Fax: (703) 569-8333.

Elizabeth Bowen - The Bowen Group - International Affairs Advisor - Tel (202) 244-1194 

Jamil Beaini  Executive Director of Beaini Foundation - a non-profit organization founded to assist new comes and immigrants find jobs and business opportunities. 1880 Howard Ave Suite 301B  Vienna VA 22182 Tel (703) 748-9545 Fax (703) 748-4947 www.arabmedia.com  Hikmat@media.com

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Qaiser Cheema - Real Estate Broker with Remax - based in Burke - very active in community affairs.9283 Old Keene Mill Road Burke, VA, 22015. Business phone: (703) 455-0200. Fax: (703) 455-0491. Mobile: (703) 624-6515.

Mohammed Islam Cheema -  Insurance agent with the Farmers Insurance Group.8401 J. Richmond hwy, Alexandria, VA, 22309. Business phone: (703) 780-6300. Fax: (703) 780-8803. Mobile:(703) 623-4680. 

Maqsood Choudry DDS- Dentist - Provides all phases of dental services, dental implants orthodontics and general dentistry. Mr. Chaudry is involved in community services and is and President of Pakistan American Business Association.3400 Payne Street#101Fall Church VA 22041 Tel (703) 578-0000 Fax (703) 578-8200 www.grovedentalclinic.com

Gary Coetzee - on-line resource for expatriate South Africans - http://www.rsa-overseas.com/

Dr Imtiaz Chaudary - Travel Clinic -6281 Franconia Road, Alexandria VA 22310. Phone: (703) 313-5060. Fax: (703) 313-9446.

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Sardar Durrani - Attorney - Madison Wisconsin  Tel (608) 287-1110 Fax (608) 255-9893

Dr. Khalid Duran - Editor TransIslam Magazine -a quarterly of analysis and opinion dealing with Islam-related cultural  social and political developments in a global perspective -7420 Lakeview Drive #302 Bethesda MD 20817 Tel 301 767-1740

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Mohammed Hassan Sharaf ElQadri - insurance agent with New York Life dealing with life and health and retirement plans for business and Individual. He also does educational finds and Investments - New York Life Insurance Company  8075 Leesburg Pike VA 22182 Tel (703) 610 4044 Fax (703) 406-1444

Adil Elkhiyari - Software developer and founder of the Muslim Family Network www.Al-Usrah.net an online community of 7500 families from around the world with 1200+ new members per month. The network assists families in forming and raising  a strong and happy family based on Islamic teachings and Principles. The site features an on line store, hundreds of articles, a matrimonial services and community programs. The site also offers advertising opportinities.

Peter D Ellis - Economist - The World Bank 202 458 2814 

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Dr. Muhatar Fawzia - OB/GYN - 5696 Columbia pike Suite 100 Falls Church VA 22041 (703) 845-3400

Ausaf Faruqi - Editor and Publisher - Impact International - London 

Sareer Fazili - Attorney Liverpool NY  Tel 315 453 9426

John A,. Frisch - CPA Lake Ridge VA Tlel 703 497 7200

Zak Faiz - Restautant General Manager - Pizza Hut - 13049 Jackson Lee Memeorial Highway Fairfax VA 22033 Teel (703) 378 8200 Fax (703) 922 1743

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Shahid Gill - President of Shineys Restaurant - well established eatery featuring delightful Pakistani dishes. Mr. Gill is also the owner of several gas stations in the area. Fax: (703) 960-5542.

Jyoti Gujral - Financial Advisor - Rafei & Associates - 8330 Boone Blvd Suite 800 Vienna VA Tel (703) 761-4606 Fax (703) 827-9031 

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Zahid Hameedi - Producer of the Pakistan Hour - Mehfil TV show and owner Paragon Travel Agency- former affiliate of Voice of America 

Ahmed Ed Humegani - Realtor with Jobin Realty and Business Broker with extensive networks in the Middle Eastern community. 5592 Backlick road, Springfield, VA., 22151. Business phone: (703) 642-8500. Fax: (703) 642-5833. Cell: (703) 627-2195.

Zia Hassan -  MS (Civil Engineering) President of Design Management Group, Inc - A civil Engineering Company. President of First American Real Estate  - A  real estate brokerage company located in Tysons Corner with 15 licensed realtors selling residential and commercial properties Licensed in MD and VA Tel (703) 505 1003 Fax (703) 505 0630 - First American Real Estate 7777 Leesburg Pike Suite 403N Falls Church VA 22043-2403 email fare@erols.com

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Mohamed Ilyas - Business Manger for Fertility and Genealogy clinic in Falls Church. Dr. Fauzia is principle in the clinic and is a John Hopkins trained reproductive endocrinologist.

Sabi Islam - Owns several Dunkin Donut Franchises in the area. Business phone: (703) 501-5110. Fax: (703) 591-3882.

Mohamed Ismail - Agent Farmers Insurance Group. Address: 5827 Columbia Pike, suite-404. Business phone:(703) 824-0100. Fax: (703) 824-3511.

Mohammed Ilyas - former World Bank Executive and business Manager for Dr Mutahar Fauzia - Ob/Gyn. Fax: (703) 845-3456.

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Dr.Milan Joshi - Doctor of Psychology - (410) 792-4942

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Haig Kalbian - Partner in the Law firm of Kalbian and Hagerty - well established lawyer - prominent litigate and of-counsel to the Law Office of Ismail Laher. Address: 2001 L street NW, suite 600, Washington DC, 20036. Business phone: (202) 223-5600. Fax: (202) 223-6625. E-mail address: hkalbian@kalbianhagerty.com

Sibtian Kazmi - Currently with Citbank - in the Mortgage business for 10 years serving MD, DC, VA, WV and PA. Address: 14405 Laurel Place #100, Laurel, MD, 20707. Tel: (800) 456-2484 Ext.8237, Fax:(240) 568-8248, Pager: (703) 293-1000, Cell: (703) 901-MTGS(6847). E-mail address: sibk32@hotmail.com 

Afroze Khan - Former diplomat and now running the only 100% halal  slaughter house in the USA. The slaughterhouse is based in Fredericksburg VA. Fax: (703) 591-3882

Safi Khan  - Director of Dar-Us - Salaam (community of Peace) a community development project located in College Park  and comprised of several community projects. The most developed is Al Huda School  which started in 1996  with 26 students and now has a student population of over 400. The school is located at 5301 Edgewood Road College Park MD 20740 Tel  301 982 2402 Fax 302 982 2325 Safi@alhuda.org   Other projects include Al-Huda Daycare, Suq-Al-Huda, Nuttin2it, Quran Institute and Arabic Institute

www.alhuda.org

Javaid Kauser - Bureau Chief - Washington DC-VA - MD - tel 703 780 7514 regional correspondent for Pakistan Post

Ghulam Khan - Insurance agent (703) 759-3455; Fax (703) 759-0560

Afeef Khan  - Principal executive of Westnoble Press which is 14 years old and based in Columbia MD. Westnobe is a full service design to delivery print management organization. It specializes in developing and managing corporate identities and marketing identities. Clients includes Corvis Corporation, The Rouse Co, American Express and Others  9020-A Mendenhall Court Columbia MD 21045 Tel (410) 995-6260 Fax (301)596-2447 www.westnoble.com

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Abdur Rahman Latib  - Land Developer and Realtor with Realty Associates. Tennis Professional -Bought  sold  planned and developed land all over the USA and Canada - Primarily in the commercial and residential sector - represents both buyers and sellers - previously rezone 240 acres in CA to 2.4 million sq. ft of commercial save; rezoned 2200 acres in Charles county; planned 400 acres to 800 units in PG county Tel (703) 450 0307 Cell  (703) 568-1077 Fax (703) 450-2496 1378 Butter Churn Drive Herndon VA 20170-2015

Shahid Latif - CEO Cross Wireless 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 310 Herndon VA 20171 Tel (703) 318-1600 Fax (703) 318-1622 www.crosswireless.com

Ismail Laher - Principal - Immigration Law Offices of Ismail Laher - http://www.laher.com/ Host of the Hello Network Luncheon Group. Graduate of Harvard and Georgetown Univ. - Lawyer since 1991 - (703) 455-6780 - America's Immigration Lawyer

Jim Lynch - Partner in Fleming Zulach and Williamson - prominent lawyer at the national level - based in New York City and of Counsel to the Law Offices of Ismail Laher -Tel (212) 412-9515 http://www.fzw.com/

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Ahmed Maqsood - business manager for the dental clinic of Dr. Farah (wife) in Baileys Cross Roads Falls Church VA - Graduate of New York University

Yusuf Mansuri - Mansuri Accounting and Tax Services. Address: 8292 Tabor LN, Fairfax station, VA, 22039. Te l: (703) 643-0911  

Brian McMahon  Sales Manager for Taylor Equipment - they cover all of DC, MD VA - leases soft serve, shake smoothies and slush machines. Clients include McDonlads, Peopeyes, Wendy's 8012 Fernham Lane Forstville MD 20747 Tel (301) 735-4200 Fax (703) 736-1907

Yaqub Mirza  Ph.D- President and CEO of Sterling Management Group located in Herndon VA which is a business development consulting group. Mr. Mirza has been involved in investment activities for the last 20 years and serves on the Board of many public and non-public corporations - Sterling Management Group 555 Grove Street Suite 116 Herndon VA USA Tel (703) 471-1724 Fax (703) 471-1211 www.sterlingmgmt.com

Omer Mohamed  - President of Network Tutorials Inc. Address: 4810 Beauregard street, suite #G1, Alexandria, VA, 22312. Tel:(703) 642-2112. Fax: (703) 642-2186. Mobile: (703) 623-7564.

Harun Murray - prominent CPA with strong emphasis on personal service - handled major tax cases before the IRS - Business Valuations, Tax Planning, Audits, Tax Preparation, represents clients before the IRS - (703) 318-9846 http://www.hcmcpa.com/  Address: 585 Grove street, Suite G-10, Herndon, VA, 20170. Fax: (703) 318-9804. Mobile: (703) 901-1435.

Cliff Mathison (301) 652-5754 Juluka newsletter for South Africa  juluka@erols.com

Sofel Mirza - Mortage Specialist

Ahmed Shakil Mian - Washington Bureau Chief - Urdu Times and North American Correspondent Takbeer Weekly. Address: 13127 Vineyard Way, Woodbridge, VA, 22191. Business phone: (703) 494-2200. Fax: (703) 490-2400. Mobile: (703) 568-0230.  E-mail: mukabbar@hotmail.com

Mamdouh Mohamed - Professor and Executive Director of the American Open University 3400 Payne Street Suite 200 Falls Church 22041 VA  Tel (703) 671-2115 Ext 227 Fax (703) 671-2377 www.open-university.edu

M. Yusuf Mohamed - Attorney with US department of Labor - Officeof the Solicitor- as a litigator. Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Capital Area Muslim Bar Association 4015 Wilson Boulevard Suite 516 Arlington VA 22203 Tel (703) 235-1021 Fax (703) 235-8655  

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Ashraf Nubani - Attorney -Springfield VA (703)256-1300

Philip Chicke Nchekwube  - CA Attorney (510) 452-8400

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Dan Pell - Attorney - York PA - Tel (717) 843 7801

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Ibad Rehman - Senior Case Manager with the Law Offices of Ismail Laher - MBA LLM MIM - Included in year 200 edition of "Who's Who International" - Represented the World Youth Federation in a address to the United Nations Sub Committee on Human rights in Geneva (703) 455-6780

Fawad Rehman - recipient of the HAILAF award present by the Law Office of Ismail Laher for exemplifying academic excellence - BS in computer sciences University of MN completed in 2 1/2 years Magna Cum Laude 

Obaid Rehman - Senior Attorney in Karachi Pakistan - specialist in constitutional and Labor laws - author of two books on Industrial and Labor laws- former Parliamentarian and former principal of Law College 

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Naima Said - Attorney- Columbia MD (410)992-6602 

Hala Saad Sears - Marketing coordicator for the Crowne Plaza and the Holiday Inn National Airport  CROWNE PLAZA 1489 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Tel: (703)-416-1600 Fax:(703)-416-1615. E-mail: ashiq09@aol.com  Web page: www.crowneplaza.com 

Mazhar Samman - Presently Executive Vice President of the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce -  Previously located in Saudi Arabia through the United Nations with the Dept of Civil Aviation. Also was with the National Bank of Kuwait and the National Arab Bank Tel 202 289 5920 Fax 202 289 5938 National US Arab Chamber of Commerce 1023 15th Street NW 4th Floor Washington DC 20005 www.unsacc.org

Naveed Saeed - President of Transview Travel agency.9302-F Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015. Business phone: (703) 912-3900. Fax: (703) 912-3905

Sajid Shah - VP sales and Marketing Telnia Bankcard Services - provider of ATM service and merchant account setup for businesses and travel agencies. Address: 4231 Markham street, Suite 225, Annandale, VA, 22203. Business phone: (703) 333-2951. Fax: (703) 333-2954. Mobile: (703) 706-6522.

Shahid Shah Chief Technology Officer - Physia.com- Phsia is an ASP web applications developer of health care solutions.  Shahid is also co-founder of ISL software. ISL markets "The Alim" and "Arabic Playhouse" software 4231 Markham street, Suite 225, Annandale, VA, 22203. Business phone: (703) 333-2951. Fax: (703) 333-2954. Mobile: (703) 706-6522.

Tariq Shafi - CPA - Mr. Shafi has over 25 years experience in taxes, accounting and Investment planning. He is a CPA, a Chartered Accountant and registered representative with a major broker dealer. He is able to advise on investment and retirement strategies. A one stop shop for all your financial needs. 2944 Patrick Henry Drive Suite 19, Falls Church VA 22044  www.tariqcpa.com

Ahmed Soleiman - Publisher of the Arab Business Directory and President of ABD Business Services

Mohamed Sajid - President of Super Travel agency for the last 14 years. Address: 6491 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA, 22312. Business phone: (703) 256-6666. Fax: (703) 354-5636.

Chanchal Sharma - Assistant Vice President and Branch Sales Manager Riggs Bank. Address: 6035 Burke Center Parkway, Burke, VA, 22015. Business phone: (301) 887-6000. Fax: (703) 250-2146.

Ajaz Siddiqi - Senior Bank officer with Suntrust (formerly Crestar) - In banking for 12 years  Address: 2401 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA, 20171. Business phone: (703) 838-3180.

Islam Siddiqui - Special assistant to Secretary for Agriculture Dan Glickman - formerly the Deputy Undersecretary -- 28 years with CA Dept of Agriculture - BS from Uttar Pradesh - MS and Phd from University of Illinois - Champaign Urbana - Founding member of APNA. Address: 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Rm 200-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC, 20250. Business phone: (202) 720-3631. Fax: (202) 690-2119. E-mail: Isi.Siddiqui@usda.gov

Mohammed Siddique Sheikh - Successful entrepreneur, Founder and Chairman of Pakistan American Business Association (PABA) Tel (703) 795-0900 Old Keene Mill Road Burke VA 

Muhammad Saleem - Producer - Pakistan Vision - an exclusive Pakistani TV program  4309  Valley Stream Avenue  Burtonsville MD 20866 (301) 384-2670 Fax (301) 384-0496 - Airs very Sunday at 10.30 A.M. on Channel 56, Fairfax VA 

Mr. Ranjit Singh - President - Import Auto Service - specialist repair facility - very good work done at a very a very affordable price -(703) 569-2302

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Khalid Umerani - Premier Service agent Auto, Property, Life and Business - Contact Khalid for all your insurance needs-  Allstate Insurance Company. Address: 9316-E Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, VA, 22015-4285. Business phone: (703) 912-6100. Fax: (703) 912-6151

Listed below are commonly known community resources such as mosques and schools. Please suggest additions... 

The Muslim Observer  - weekly newspaper - 20331 Farmington Road Suite 100 Livonia MI 48152 (248) 426-7777 All Dulles Area Muslim Society ADAMS 500 Grove Street, Herndon - (703) 318-0529 Mohamed Magid - Director Al Huda School MD 5301 Edgewood Road, College Park MD 20740 Safi Khan - Director (301) 982-2402 Darul Huda  5550 Commerce Street Springfield VA (703) 922-0111 Imam Abdul Hameed		Muslim Community Center and Islamic Academy of Maryland - 5200 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring MD (301) 384-3454 Imam Fazul Khan http://www.talkislam.com/ Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - 4320 Ammendale Road, Beltsville MD 20705 (301)931-3135, fax (301) 931-3136 http://www.swaminarayan-baps.org/ Durga Temple - 8400 Durga Place Fairfax Station VA 22030 (703) 690-9355
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