The intricate relationship between infrastructure development and tourism in Lebanon is a multifaceted issue, with various components playing a crucial role in the country's ability to attract and satisfy tourists. An in-depth analysis of this interplay reveals...
Embarking on the American Dream: Definitive Analysis to a Successful U.S. Visa Acquisition
The United States of America (USA) is home to more international immigrants than any other country in the world. In fact, the USA has more international immigrants than Germany, Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Kingdom combined. You, I, and hundreds of students...
The Rising Challenge of Primary Education Expenditure in MENA: Can We Afford to Ignore It?
Imagine a journey through time, from 2012 to 2021, where Primary Education Expenditure in the MENA region is on a decreasing trend from 4% to 3%. It's a concerning trend that threatens the very foundation of education for our children. The Problem The problem is...
Lebanon Road Crashes: Beyond Metrics; Capturing the Human Impact
Crash injuries are ranked as the eighth leading cause of global mortality across all age groups and this is predicted to climb to seventh by 2030. Lebanon, in particular, stands out with a safety record deemed "among the worst globally" by the World Bank. According to...
City Echoes: Decoding Chicago’s Crime Patterns for a Safer Beirut Tomorrow
Exposing Beirut's Struggle with Insight from Chicago's Urban Symphony In the once-vibrant areas of Beirut, a city facing economic crisis, a quiet upsurge in crime, especially theft and robbery, casts a shadow. The challenge increases when important crime data is still...
Price Variation of Commodities in Lebanon: A Cross Sectional Study
Prices Variation Rational Commodities price variation in Lebanon has been the center of many socio-economic activities and concerns in the past 2 decades. In fact, notwithstanding the underlying concept of inflation (or deflation), the issue has a deep social...
Cruisin’ to Safety: Analyzing US Traffic Accidents and Steering Towards Safer Roads
Rising Traffic Accidents The rise in traffic accidents in the United States poses a critical threat to public safety and disrupts the efficiency of road networks. This trend not only jeopardizes lives but also undermines the reliability of the transportation system,...
Decoding Happiness: Uncovering Challenges and Proposing Solutions in Lebanon
Being in a state of happiness is a complicated and diverse mental and emotional condition that involves feeling content, pleased, and fulfilled with one's life. It is a crucial part of being human and has been a topic of study in philosophy, psychology,...
Decoding Traffic Accidents: A 2019 Snapshot from France
Car accidents remain a significant concern across the globe, negatively affecting many lives daily, which shows the need for continuous efforts in ensuring road safety. Annually, the toll of car accidents in France highlights a critical need for detailed analysis and...
Turning the Tide: Lebanon’s Battle Against Non-Communicable Diseases
Silent Killers in the Cedar Land: Lebanon's Battle Against the NCD Epidemic In the heart of the Mediterranean, Lebanon, a country renowned for its rich culture and history, is facing a modern-day health crisis that is silently reshaping its society. Non-communicable...
Boosting Sales Performance in Competitive Times
Introduction Imagine you have a business of your own. Consider it a dream come true to have it thrive. Now, as an entrepreneur, what would you care about most for your business’s future? As a matter of fact, you can respond to this question with a multitude of...
The Price of Progress, Life…
What is your value? Although you would like to say you cannot be measured by a number, you are! Studies implemented to assess projects and decide whether to implement them or not reduce you to a number, just like they judge the value of a building. The world is...
Lighting the Way Forward: Closing the Rural-Urban Electricity Gap with Strategic Government Policies
The Initial Divide (1994): In 1994, Tunisia's electrification landscape presented a striking contrast. Urban areas were almost entirely electrified at 99.87%, but rural regions lagged significantly with only 66.29% access. This gap underscored a larger issue of...
Mitigating unemployment through education
In the challenging landscape of global unemployment, the story of Youmna, a 30-year-old Egyptian woman, stands as a poignant example. A decade of dedication to her organization abruptly ended due to the pandemic, plunging her into a three-year job search. This...
Navigating the Storm: A Data-Driven Look at the 2007 Financial Crisis and Recovery Efforts
Introduction: In 2007, the world experienced a financial shockwave that originated from the U.S. housing market downturn. The crisis quickly rippled across global economies, with significant impacts felt in the U.S., U.K., and China. In this post, we'll explore...
A Beacon of Hope for Patients in Lebanon
A Beacon of Hope for the Patients in Lebanon This does not start with a funny caption or a happy anecdote, but I assure you it’s an important topic and it touches the lives of everyone. This is Tarek Moukalled, and I hope that by the end of this session you can see...
Strengthening Lebanon’s Economy
In a world where economic resilience is more crucial than ever, Lebanon stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of overcoming adversity. This blog post is a reflection and expansion of those insights, exploring how we can collectively work towards a more robust...
CO2 Emission: Saudi Arabia
Over the past three decades, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been a central focus of global environmental discussions. The issue of increasing CO2 emissions, largely attributed to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes, has...