Special Report

Viewed from a planetary distance, Lebanon is a wonderful destination. And viewed through the local economic lens, the country’s tourism is a sector that in 2026 has already slumped and …

There is a woman at Anthropic whose job title, in plain English, is something close to the keeper of Claude’s conscience. Amanda Askell, a philosopher with a doctorate in ethics …

The conflicts reshaping the Middle East between October 7th, 2023 and December 2025, have exacted a staggering toll, most importantly in lives lost, as well as in economic losses and …

Today, the Proposed Gap Law sits before Parliament. It is the only legislative vehicle available to end the vacuum that is currently our greatest enemy. We cannot afford to reject …

Step into almost any café or shared workspace in Beirut and a particular scene repeats itself: young professionals working for economies they may never see. Screens glow with design drafts, …

Often times, when someone is diagnosed with a chronic illness, whether it is a severe or mild one, the first thought that comes to mind is, “Only if I’ve acted …

As global financial markets prioritize transparency, sustainability, and corporate accountability, countries worldwide are integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into their financial regulations. The adoption of the International Financial …

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 …

There is no question that having women in leadership positions boosts economic outputs. One 2014 study on women on boards from the Academy of Management found that “female board representation …

Sustainable tourism is one important vertical under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8, for achieving decent work and economic growth. While the clock is ticking hazardously for all …