Caline Malek
How neglect of health services left MENA countries ill-prepared for COVID-19 shock
World Bank report says authorities painted over-optimistic picture in self-assessments of their health systems’ preparedness Thirteen out...
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Caline Malek
Jun 6, 20211 min read
How Canadian-Lebanese architect Samir Saddi is trying to rebuild the Arab world
The Beirut-born architect has dedicated his life to documenting traditional Arab architecture and encouraging others to incorporate...
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Caline Malek
Mar 30, 20211 min read
A Lebanese businessman recalls the bittersweet experience of rebuilding after the Beirut blast
Robert Paoli has salvaged his business from the ruins of Beirut port, but his belief in Lebanon’s future is badly shaken With zero help...
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Caline Malek
Mar 11, 20211 min read
The viral Instagrammer who rewards acts of kindness in Lebanon
A Beirut-based viral video channel has built a massive following by filming and rewarding everyday acts of charity Cab drivers and...
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Caline Malek
Jan 10, 20211 min read
Lebanon’s Basecamp sets the pace for citizens’ initiatives in fragile states
Initiative first established during the Oct. 2019 protests pools talents and resources to offer humanitarian relief Besides material...
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Caline Malek
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Saudi artist Abdullah Alhumaid puts Riyadh street life in the frame
Abdullah Alhumaid drives film photography’s revival at the crest of a wave of creative potential in the Kingdom The experimental film...
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Caline Malek
May 12, 20201 min read
AUB president says liberal Arab thought at risk amid Lebanon’s coronavirus, financial crises
Sacrifices will have to be made for American University of Beirut to survive crisis, warns President Fadlo Khuri. Khuri does not envision...
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Caline Malek
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Perfect storm of crises leaves Lebanese desperate, hungry and poor
Protests resume as food prices soar, currency weakens and coronavirus strains the health system. Lebanese pound dropped to record lows on...
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Caline Malek
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Can cannabis legalization rescue Lebanon’s ailing economy?
New law aims to regulate existing cultivation while making drug’s medical and industrial use legal Experts welcome legalization...
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Caline Malek
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Lebanon’s coronavirus crisis spurs race to tackle looming ventilator shortage
Multiple teams of engineers take up the challenge to fabricate prototype of life-saving machine. Many Middle East countries stand to...
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Caline Malek
Dec 16, 20191 min read
Arab leaders stress need for unity, reform at strategy forum
Since the “Arab spring,” several attempts at reform in Arab countries have failed, increasing citizens’ distrust of government. Officials...
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Caline Malek
Dec 9, 20191 min read
Study sees religion as the moral compass of Arab societies
Over 70 percent of Arabs feel their home country is religious, according to a YouGov poll. Respondents think religion plays an important...
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Caline Malek
Dec 9, 20191 min read
Arabs reject use of religion to gain power, poll suggests
Use of religion for political gain is rejected by 58 percent of respondents in a YouGov poll. Experts believe there is now more awareness...
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Caline Malek
Dec 9, 20191 min read
Bad tidings for Middle East’s religion-based political groups
Arabs expect a decline in popularity of extremist groups in coming years, shows poll. Bleak future for Hezbollah, Hamas, Muslim...
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Caline Malek
Nov 26, 20191 min read
Lebanon’s revolution: A many-splendored thing
A plethora of initiatives have sprung up with the goal of reinventing the country along with political change. 'Thawra' has generated...
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Caline Malek
Nov 4, 20191 min read
A ‘revolution of love’: Demonstrators bring hope, unity to protest movement
Immersed in the spirit of change, Lebanese citizens have been participating in an array of activities to start their new chapter on the...
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Caline Malek
Oct 21, 20191 min read
Lebanese unite in protest against their political elite
Lebanon has not witnessed such scenes of public solidarity since the 1975 civil war. Ordinary people are at the end of their tether as...
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Caline Malek
Jul 30, 20191 min read
I have an interfaith marriage because religion alone does not determine compatibility
Growing up in Europe as a Greek Orthodox Christian, we never really thought about who was a member of what religion. It didn’t matter...
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Caline Malek
May 12, 20191 min read
Dr. Jamil Zogheib: A ‘genius who was in love with life’
Left paralyzed by a neurological illness, Dr. Jamil Zogheib worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the ALS disease before his death this...
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Caline Malek
Feb 26, 20191 min read
How a UK ban would impact Hezbollah
Analysts say the move will restrict the Iran-backed group’s destabilizing activities in the region. Others said the ban will dent...
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