Social media platforms and apps have played a huge role in the Middle East. Going back to the days of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings and the huge role Facebook and Twitter played at the time. There are so many reasons why Arabs gravitate towards these apps and platforms. One reason being that us Arabs … Continue reading Why Clubhouse Is The Next Important App in Middle East
The World is More Volatile Than It’s Ever Been
I'm sure the news of the Gamestop stock activity, along with the activity of a few other comatose companies is old news to many of you by now. Instead of just sitting on the side, and watching the commotion unfold, you might have opened up your own little stock account, and jumped in on the … Continue reading The World is More Volatile Than It’s Ever Been
With 2020 Behind Us, Where Is Lebanon Headed?
Every new year I like to write an article reflecting on the year past, and where things are headed. In this article I write the year Lebanon experience, and voice my thoughts about it.
What Is The Problem With Lebanon’s Justice System
Lebanon's Palace of Justice (image source) Earlier in the week, Interior Minister Mohamad Fahmi made a bold statement. In a televised interview Fahmi claimed that, “95% of judges in Lebanon are corrupt”. His remarks sparked outrage. So much so, that the Higher Judicial council in Lebanon is looking to seek legal actions against him. That … Continue reading What Is The Problem With Lebanon’s Justice System
Is Lebanon’s Banking Sector Truly Beyond Salvation?
Lebanese Banks have transformed to a sealed steel safe. (photo taken from Financial Times Report) I've never been a financial wizard. Let me rephrase that. I’ve never gotten along with numbers. I’m not bad with numbers. I can do mental math. But once you start with the financial jargon and banking concepts, my mind will … Continue reading Is Lebanon’s Banking Sector Truly Beyond Salvation?
