Georges Saad (Lebanon)
Journalist. Specialities: Sustainability, local development, energy policies.
Syria: the thorny issue of food security
During wartime, what's on your plate doesn't matter as long as there is something on it. And sometimes, food can really be treacherous. With...
Can Qatar really challenge Saudi Arabia’s influence over Lebanon?
Money always talks. Bilateral trade between Lebanon and Qatar grew by a record 48%: from $145,9 million in 2017 it rose to $216,2 million...
Egypt: Cement giant sets up solar plant
SolarizEgypt has signed an agreement with Arabian Cement Company, one of Egypt’s leading cement producer, for setting up a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy plant...
Lebanon’s elephant in the room: its debt sustainability
Debt
sustainability has become a focal point for Lebanon’s economy
following comments made by its finance minister vis-a-vis its public
debt. Beirut’s dollar dominated sovereign bonds also...
Hydrocarbon exploration could start in early 2019
Hydrocarbon exploration is taking a lead towards developing Lebanon’s economy. The Ministry of Energy & Water along with the Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA) have...
Syria’s new constitution could dawn in 2019
Syria’s constitution got a shot in the arm when the United Nations along with Turkey, Iran and Russia voiced hope that the committee charged...
Qatar Investment Authority accelerates investments in tech
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has accelerated its investments in technology while keeping the door wide open for strategic partnerships in tech related investments,...
Hariri’s investment plans key to economic growth
Investment plans disclosed by Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri’s aide underscores Lebanon’s plan to channel resources into its economy and peacetime development.
Earlier this week,...
Qatar: Economic blockade turned into opportunity
Stifling economic blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Qatar will continue to remain in place until further notice with neither Saudi Arabia...
Environmental technology gains focus
Environmental
technology has received shot in the arm following the signing
of a $100 million financing deal between the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) with...