Sustainable tourism spreads plastic waste awareness in UAE
The plastic waste causing pollution, claimed the Divers Down UAE’s “Padi course director”, Nicola Liddell, is the biggest and the single issue that threatens...
Economic impact of the Syrian war on Lebanon
The economic impact of the Syrian war has cost Lebanon nearly $9.7 billion, according to a study conducted by Jennifer Abu Mrad and her...
Building entrepreneurs through Startup Scouts initiative
Lebanon needs entrepreneurs. Faced with a situation where access to even the most basic infrastructure is met by challenging situations, Lebanese youth typically have...
Fake news legislation set to become law in Egypt
Fake news has become a growing menace. With the ever increasing reach of the internet, it is becoming increasingly easier for for those with...
Lebanon’s cedar forests threatened by climate change
Strolling in the cedar forests of Lebanon’s mountainous slopes is such a relief since it transports you away from the misery of everyday life....
Response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the Syrian war
As a response to the huge humanitarian crisis created by the Syrian war, Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP), provides an integrated humanitarian framework which...
Lebanon’s chronic electricity problem remains unsolved since 1975
Since 2002, Lebanon’s energy ministers have struggled to find and have not come out with a working solution to the country’s chronic electricity problem....
Inclement weather prevented power barge from docking into Jiyeh?
Following the inability of the power barge to dock in Lebanon’s southern coastal town of Jiyyeh on Monday, which caretaker Energy Minister Cesar Abi...
SmartEx exhibition cements Lebanon position as a growing tech hub
Targeting a burgeoning tech sector in Lebanon, this year’s SmartEx exhibition saw the participation of scores of companies who showcased their innovations and highlighting...
Dumping untreated sewage into the sea, a serious health hazard
Although the beaches of the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh are a popular destination for relaxation and water sports in the bay, the bacteria...