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What social and economic science often calls a shock event is something that heavily impacts the moment but transpires into much more consequential long-term changes of the previous status quo.…

Social emergencies, safety nets, and refugee issues have taken center stage in Lebanese public debates since the country’s rapid descent into economic misery more than four years ago. Along with…

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has shocked the world into fears of nuclear war, famine, and energy crises. With war ravaging Ukraine and sending millions of refugees into Eastern…

Middle East Airlines (MEA) is one of Lebanon’s indisputable assets in the wide realm of mobility. The flag carrier throughout its 74-year history has reflected the varied economic fortunes, ambitions,…

Crepaway was founded in 1984 by two brothers, Charles and Claude Thoumy, as a limited liability company and was incorporated in 2003. Today, Crepaway Corporation operates eight outlets in Lebanon…

Executive had a chance to sit down and discuss with Cesar Aoun, the car group manager for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep in Lebanon, the troubles of the US automakers and…

Georges Kamal is the CEO of Acres Development, a subsidiary of the retail company Azadea. Earlier this year, Acres launched its first property — Le Mall Sin el Fil —…

Ghazi Youssef, 55, has been a Member of Parliament since 2005 and held several posts in the Lebanese government. He has served as an advisor to the late Prime Minister…

Farid el-Khazen, 49, has been a Member of Parliament since 2005 and is the author of The Breakdown of the State in Lebanon. He is also a professor of political…

Samy Gemayel, 29, is currently the General Coordinator of the Central Committee of the Kataeb (Phalanges) Party. He is also the son of former Lebanese President and current Kataeb Party…