The Lebanese retail sector got off to a promising start in 2005, boosted by the exceptional results of the previous year, which had witnessed record post-war tourism figures, and a…
Marianne Stigset

Marianne Stigset
Marianne Stigset has over two decades of international experience in corporate communications, investor relations, public affairs and sustainability, with a deep understanding of the energy transition and clean energy technologies. She is well versed in multi-stakeholder engagement, developing targeted communication strategies and clear and compelling messaging. She started her career at the World Bank and has since held leadership positions in Bloomberg News, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Aker ASA, Aker Property Group AS and Corporate Communications AS. Marianne currently serves as Director of Communications and External Affairs at Aker Horizons, and supports the NGA project in its communications and knowledge dissemination work.
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Lebanon’s architectural heritage has had a rough 50 years. Ever since the economic boom of the 1950s, which spurred real estate growth, launching the era of concrete modern high-rises at…
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From the brilliantly colored glazed-brick and tile murals of Mesopotamia to Antoni Gaudi’s surrealist mosaic creations, ceramics have been a mainstay in the evolution of Mediterranean art and design. Keeping…
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The February 14th attack, followed by the bombings in New Jdeideh, Kaslik, Sad al-Boushrieh and Broumana have seen increased demand for private security services from banks, shops, hotels, malls and…
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According to Pierre Achkar, the owner of the Monroe Hotel and president of the Lebanese Hotel Owners Syndicate, the bomb that killed former prime minister, Rafik Hariri, cost of the…
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Love it or hate it, reality TV is here to stay. Arab media has jumped on the bandwagon that has revolutionized the global television industry, and is sweeping the advertising,…