These and other events sponsored by the institute, as well as educational material, are available on video. The newsletter contains news, including reports of the situation in Iraq, and covers some local activism. Salman has started a separate newsletter, Al-Wafaa' News, to cover cultural topics, such as accounts of Arab music and art. The newsletter, which celebrates its eighth anniversary this year, started as a directory of classes and events regarding the Middle East. The show airs live on WZBC, 90.3 FM, the Boston College radio station, from 3 to 5 PM, Sundays.
Programming includes interviews, special reports and music from the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Salman has also created a theater troup, named after Zannobiya, the legendary Arabian queen who led an army to defeat the Romans. Zannobiya produces three educational programs for students. Salman holds a BS in political science and another in engineering from Northeastern University. In addition, she has founded a company which provides translation and interpretation services. The firm uses free-lancers skilled in a variety of languages and various technical, academic and business subjects.