Opinion

Lebanon’s coastline is one of our greatest assets, but it has also been the scene of decades of neglect, disputes, and short-term exploitation. With over 220 kilometers of Mediterranean shore, …

Five years have passed since the devastating blast at the Beirut Port and many of the areas of Mar Mikhael and Gemmayze appear to have been restored, as evidenced by summer …

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 …

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 financial …

Lebanon is at a defining moment—a fragile economy teetering between recovery and collapse. “People are hopeful now, but the problem is, people are poor,” says Khalid Zeidan, founder and chairman/general …

The war on Lebanon, while selective and impacting some sectors less than others, has left no sector untouched. Niche businesses in the real economy — those small, specialized enterprises that …

In the lineup of governmental duties, ensuring a stable electricity supply is a basic expectation. However, in Lebanon, depending on the government for reliable power has become an unpredictable proposition. …

In the midst of Lebanon’s power conundrum, Khaled, a schoolteacher living in northern Lebanon’s Akkar region, tells Executive: “There are relatives and neighbors of ours who sold gold to install …

The quest for oil exploration in Lebanon began in the early years of the French mandate when French High Commissioner Henry de Jouvenel issued a decree permitting exploration, extraction and …

Lebanon has been historically renowned for its healthcare system; Lebanese physicians have staffed hospitals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, while travelers have flocked to Beirut for …