A fter a two-year stint with ByblosBank, Amine Saade wanted to satisfyhis entrepreneurial inclinations.In 1998 he established a contractingfirm that subcontracted woodwork to smallworkshops. While the contracting sectorlooked bleak, Saade …
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For many people, discovering Lebanon means visitingarchaeological sites and driving to remote villages tolunch at local restaurants. That may be fine when thegrandparents are along, but for a growing number …
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When he was young, Khalil Dagherwas inspired by entrepreneurs. Herealized his dream last December with theestablishment of Dagher Enterprises, a constructioncompany. About $50,000 has beeninvested so far. But has Dagher’s …
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Summer is sea season, so what could be better than acool Mediterranean cruise? A little pricey perhaps? Itdoesn’t have to be. There’s no need for a boat of yourown when …
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This month EXECUTIVE recognizes Lebanon’s newest entrepreneursby introducing a section dedicated to start-up companies. Despite a slump in the economy, there are stillthose who pursue the dream of starting a …
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Lebanon’s administration needs qualified personnel. Why can’t they be found? Lebanon is facing a brain drain while its administration is desperate to find the right people to fill posts. But …
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In the last two decades, a booming industry has formedaround the increasing drive for that perfect body. Aplethora of gyms, equipped with state-of-the-art fitnessequipment, have opened, exercise videos became all …
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Justifiable or not,clients often judge acompany by itsoffices. Interior designerJean-Louis Mainguy, thecreative genius behindthe interior of BNPI inBorj al Ghazal, understandsthat well. Hisoffice features a superblycrafted floor-to-ceilingbookshelf, which, whenslid open, …
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Ever fantasized about goingon a safari in Tanzania?How about horseback ridingacross the Atlas Mountain range inMorocco? You may be able to makeyour dreams come true. Sports Evasion, the exclusive agentfor …
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Coming from a former British colony in the Caribbean, this writer naturally has a penchant for anything “Made in England.” So when the decision came to buy a car last …