The threat that cultural heritage faces in Beirut as a result of rising land prices and the scarcity of empty plots is a familiar theme. There seems to be no …
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The rectangular glass walls of Fathi Chatila’s office inHamra make visitors feel much like they are in an aquarium without water; perhaps that is appropriate for a hydro-geologist concerned with …
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There has been much commotion in Beirut in recent months over the installation of a network of radars on Lebanon’s roads. Though not a new endeavor in the …
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“We are running late because the CEO of RYMCO can’t find parking,” said Najat Saliba, associate professor of analytical chemistry at the American University of Beirut (AUB), explaining the …
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Branding may be an elusive concept to define, plan and execute, but a successful brand is easy to spot. To determine which brands are winning the battle for Lebanon, Executive …
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During the civil war, Beirut’s Commodore Hotel acted as a shelter for the various journalists and dignitaries who would brave the chaos to try and understand why this small …
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Healthcare has long been a source of pride in Lebanon. Visitors from across the region come to its hospitals and clinics to go under the knife, be it for …
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This year saw the launching of Beirut Terraces in Minet el Hosn — developer Benchmark’s second high-end project in the capital, with one of the highest prices per …
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A remarkable 2010 witnessed the wholesale destruction of records in the real estate sector. Soaring tower heights were matched by booming construction activity, high-profile conventions, more sales than ever …
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Consumption is keeping Lebanon alive. As a major contributor to gross domestic product, the Lebanese penchant for luxury puts the shine on the country’s numbers, financially precarious as it …