Bright, hospitable lights are blinking by comparison: A Q&A with Haitham Mattar
Sustainable tourism is one important vertical under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8, for achieving decent work and economic growth. While the clock is ticking hazardously for...
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Burying the Lead: Obstacles for women in leadership and renegotiation of care...
There is no question that having women in leadership positions boosts economic outputs. One 2014 study on women on boards from the Academy of Management found that “female board representation is...
View ArticleOutside the cigar lounge: Breaking barriers in Lebanon’s finance sector
Gender quotas and inclusion requirements: are they just a window-dressing tool or a driver of real change? For decades, the finance industry worldwide has been predominantly male, with Lebanon’s...
View ArticleLebanon’s ESG and IFRS Compliance Gap: A Challenge or an Opportunity?
As global financial markets prioritize transparency, sustainability, and corporate accountability, countries worldwide are integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into their...
View ArticleBridging Lebanon’s Governance Gap: A Dual Perspective from Public and...
Lebanon stands today not only at the edge of economic collapse but also at the center of a profound governance crisis. The financial meltdown that began in 2019 unveiled structural failures in public...
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Economy and Finance
Riyadh Bank Posts 26% Growth in 2004 Profits Riyadh Bank, the second largest Saudi bank, released its 2004 figures featuring a growth of 26% in net income to $533.3 million compared to $424.5 million...
View ArticleReal Estate Retrospective
Fuelled by the continued influx of Arab nationals and capital, Lebanon’s real estate sector continued to grow in 2004 by an estimated 20%. Solidere had an outstanding year, as the Beirut Central...
View ArticleCut to Reality: Lebanese film makers driven by purpose
Nadine Labaki, arguably Lebanon’s most renowned filmmaker, is currently working on writing and directing a new feature length film. Emblematic for Lebanon, it is her first since the 2018 release of...
View ArticleRent Liberalization: A New Balance to Be Found in Lebanon
The recent publication of the law on the liberalization of non-residential rentals in the Official Gazette marks a crucial turning point in the evolution of Lebanon’s real estate sector. This change...
View ArticleMunicipalities in Lebanon: Understanding their history, structure, and function
Municipal governance forms the first link between citizens and the state. In Lebanon, municipalities are key to delivering services like infrastructure maintenance, waste management, urban planning,...
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