While most Lebanese were transfixed by the final pullout of Syrian troops and a lively confidence vote in Parliament, for Mounir Douaidy, Solidere’s General Manager, April 26 was little different than most of his days – these days, that is – at his office in the heart of Beirut’s Central District (BCD). He was signing contracts. Ever guarded about revealing too much in the way of exactly how many items awaited his signature in the adjacent conference room, Douaidy was nonetheless both detailed and specific in outlining to Executive why Solidere had finally met its tipping point. “ 2004, in my opinion, was a turning point in the life of the company,” said Douaidy. “Despite all the obstacles and the difficulties, [the last ten years were crowned] with big achievements that have led to a much stronger financial situation. 2005 is Phase Two in the life of the company. It
