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
Jul 4, 20211 min read
Peacefulness or crisis fatigue? Slight downward trend detected in Middle East conflicts
MENA region as a whole improved, but Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon and Yemen saw declines in recorded peacefulness Think tank’s assessment...
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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 28, 20211 min read
Experts unpack Eastern Mediterranean crisis at Arab News webinar
Virtual event marks 200 years of modern Greece and Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire Greek ambassador to Saudi Arabia says his...
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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
Jun 10, 20201 min read
Will coronavirus pandemic intensify or defuse Middle East conflicts?
COVID-19 has left people living in the region’s many conflict zones more vulnerable than ever In online talk, UN official Rosemary...
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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
May 1, 20201 min read
Will coronavirus shock make Arab region ready for universal basic income?
How people will make basic ends meet under lockdown is a big question facing policymakers worldwide. Implementing universal basic income...
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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 13, 20201 min read
Christians in the UAE reflect on Easter under coronavirus lockdown
Precautionary measures have put a limit on community’s opportunity for celebration. Although the spirit of Easter is difficult to detect...
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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 11, 20191 min read
SALT conference: Saudi Arabia, UAE ‘promoting US engagement’ in the Middle East
Foreign policy scholars analyze the future of US-Arab ties at thought-leadership forum in Abu Dhabi. There is disillusionment among...
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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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