EDITORIAL
From Pax Ottomana to Pax Persica, and everything bloody in between
ECONOMICS & POLICY
Lebanese economy heads into 2018 on uncertain footing
Talking reform with Sami Atallah of LCPS
Fiscal performance and the debt outlook
Lebanon needs growth oriented policies
Another year of power cuts
The saga of Lebanon’s first licensing round
Is there an end in sight?
Lebanon’s mismanagement strikes again
Water crisis made worse
Lebanon’s waste: another ongoing saga
The battle for space, time, and money
Lebanon promises 21st century internet speed
A guide to the new election law
Visualizing the voting process
Infographics
Small wins create momentum
BANKING, FINANCE & INSURANCE
The banking sector saw limited growth in 2017
Banking development opportunities for 2018 suffer from opacity and uncertainties
The financial positioning and performance of alpha banks in 2017
An analysis
Increasing female participation at the top will benefit all
REAL ESTATE
Real estate sector lowers prices to entice buyers
You can build it, but will they come?
Beirut Central District lies empty
AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRY
Lebanese agro-industry sector is in need of modernization
Lebanese wines are being recognized increasingly
Potentials of the Lebanese agro-industry subsector
Lessons learned from a healthy Lebanese snack
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Predictive analytics and TMI syndromes
Hype and reality of big data, AI, and fintech in startups
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Beirut’s five-star hotels talk of a mostly positive 2017
Lebanon’s F&B operators share challenges and successes
Diversifying Lebanon’s tourism
What Lebanon needs to attract more than just Gulf tourists
Venture Group discusses its business model and future projects
One woman’s journey in F&B
CULTURE
Deeply dancing diversity of culture
One of Lebanon’s broadest asset bases grows further
Together for Lebanon’s cinema industry
RETAIL
A mixed performance
The long journey of a large retailer
Spinneys keeps expanding in Lebanon
Black clouds in the retail sky
Another challenging year for commerce
Luxury watch market stands still
HUMAN RIGHTS
The rock and the magic beanstalk
2017 saw some progress with human rights, but still not enough
Another year of elusive equality
Lebanon lags on gender parity
Expanding understanding of human rights in Lebanon