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August 2017

by Executive Editors

AUGUST 2017

 

EDITORIAL





LEADERS



Refining the economy
Lebanese design deserves a national strategy




COVER STORY



Questions of design
Measuring the economic impact of design






Beirut, a fashion capital
Renowned Lebanese designers shed light on working out of Beirut






Georges Chakra
A rise to the top






Abed Mahfouz
The Lebanese way






Sandra Mansour
Artistic creations






Jean Louis Sabaji
Is it in the genes?






Rami Kadi
A perfect fusion






Hussain Bazaza
The reluctant success








ECONOMICS & POLICY



Missed opportunities in Lebanon’s industrial sector
Economic complexity indicators show export potential


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The rumors were true
US targets Hezbollah finances with new sanctions law






Moving parts
Mayor Jamal Itani discusses Beirut’s future






The oil & gas waiting game
Can Lebanon or Israel replicate the success of Cyprus’ third offshore licensing round?




ENTREPRENEURSHIP



Outside of the Silicon Valley bubble
Endeavor CEO sees global potential




LAST WORD



Keeping it in the family
The role of family businesses in the hoped-for upswing of the Lebanese economy