Georges Saad (Lebanon)
Journalist. Specialities: Sustainability, local development, energy policies.
Hyperinflation could spark mass uprising in Lebanon
“I remember what happened in Argentina in 2011”, says Flora, an Argentinian citizen living in Beirut since 2013. “Now, my Lebanese friends understand what...
Agriculture in Lebanon: The glimmer of hope?
Lebanon should not avoid all the laws of gravity. As elsewhere in the world, agriculture should be the backbone for our country since it...
Lebanon’s gas boom dead in the water?
Lebanon’s quest for gas and oil has so far yielded no meaningful results with the country’s first-ever offshore search for hydrocarbons throwing up commercially...
Lebanon: The next ‘oil-cursed’ country?
Late last month, a drillship anchored off Lebanon's coast started exploring for oil and gas raising hopes for a more prosperous economy, which currently...
Foreign support needed: Why always the same solution?
We have already been there. Several times. Asking for foreign support. Lebanese authorities are pretty desperate for solutions outside to support the country's economy....
Lebanon: Railway would boost economic growth
Lebanon's sick from its atmospheric pollution, sick from its overpopulated highways, sick from its lack of alternatives. Yet, the patient should get some effective...
Every breath you (shouldn’t) take… when in Beirut
Dear tourists, welcome to Beirut. A (strange) smell is in the air, you should probably worry. And don't think the same air will be...
Solid waste management in Lebanon: The new time bomb
We all know this inhuman mountain in Dora, north of Beirut. It's a time bomb. Solid waste management is an urgent need in Beirut...
What about the new UNICEF project to nurture children in Lebanon?
Children's need must come first. In a development which supports and nurture children, including their health, education, nutrition and child protection services, the United...
Fixing electricity in Lebanon: the clock is ticking
Everybody knows it: Lebanon's internal software has to be updated as soon as possible and starting the reform of its electricity sector should be...