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“Lebanon in the 'Day After': The Last Chance?” A New Policy Brief by GGCO and CIH

This is Beirut, 19/12 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As part of the Partnership between the Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory (GGCO) at The American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Civic Influence Hub (CIH), the two organizations have published a Policy Brief titled " Lebanon in the 'Day After': The Last Chance?" In a press release published on Thursday, GGCO and CIH explain that the ...

Will Post-War Debris End Up in the Sea?

Paul Guillot, 17/12 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Tuesday, December 17, the pressing matter of managing post-war debris will be discussed at the Council of Ministers. Among the key agenda items is the monumental task of handling millions of tons of rubble, and the unclear stance of the Caretaker Minister of Public Works, Ali Hamiyeh. Despite a request for clarification from his media advisor, ...

Fire Breaks Out at AUB

05/07 17:16 - Reading : less than a minute

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A fire broke out at the American University of Beirut (AUB) on Friday afternoon, leading to the evacuation of the premises, with no injuries. The cause of the fire was attributed to the failure of a generator.

AUB Outdoors: The Busiest Student Event of the Year

26/05 12:58 - Reading : less than a minute

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Over 20,000 people are expected at AUB's annual festival, Outdoors, held this year to raise funds for their financial aid programs.

Air Pollution in Lebanon: The Silent Killer

Chelsea Al Arif, 03/05 14:57 - Reading : less than a minute

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MP Najat Aoun Saliba's study at the American University of Beirut confirmed cancer-causing agents from diesel generator emissions on three streets. Amidst a polluted and densely populated Beirut, questions of accountability arise as some generator owners seek solutions while government reliance on private generators increases due to energy ...

Yassin Reiterates the Measures Taken to Limit Pollution

This Is Beirut, 24/04 23:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Wednesday, caretaker Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin reiterated the measures his ministry had taken to limit pollution in the capital, which included "equipping generators with powerful filters and requiring owners of large and medium-sized generators to fit them with systems capable of instantly treating smoke from exhausts." Yassin's ...

AUB Rises to 135th Place in the World in Medicine

15/04 20:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The American University of Beirut (AUB) has recorded its highest-ever ranking in the field of medicine, rising to 135th place (out of 1398 institutions analyzed) in the QS World University Ranking (WUR) by subject 2024. This ranking assessed AUB's performance in specific research and its reputation in its various faculties and schools. QS ...

Stories of Unconventional Triumph: 'The Poetess' Documentary

This Is Beirut, 08/03 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Friday, March 8, at 5:00 PM, the Bathish Auditorium at the American University of Beirut's West Hall will become the setting for an exclusive screening of The Poetess. This event is part of the ninth edition of the Beirut Art Film Festival's winter/spring 2024 lineup, and admission is complimentary, with a prerequisite for participation. The ...

At AUB, a Spellbinding Show Organized by the Zaki Nassif Program for Music

Élie-Joe Kamel, 02/02 15:47 - Reading : less than a minute

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A performance organized by the Zaki Nassif Program for Music, featuring soprano Louise el-Khoury and contralto Natasha Nassar, accompanied on the piano by Olga Bolun, mesmerized audiences on Thursday evening at AUB's Assembly Hall.

‘Daughters of This Aged Stream’: A Unique Musical Journey

This Is Beirut, 31/01 16:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Zaki Nassif Program for Music at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is set to enchant audiences with a special concert titled "Daughters of This Aged Stream," featuring an evening of captivating duets that traverse the rich tapestry of music history. Scheduled for February 1, 2024 at the AUB Assembly Hall, this concert promises to be a ...

CodeBrave's Impact: Tech Skills for Lebanon's Children

Renée Davis, 25/01 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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This Tuesday, CodeBrave celebrated the achievements of their outstanding students at the Australian ambassador's residence in Beirut. These students secured full scholarships, including to universities like AUB, thanks to the powerful skills acquired through CodeBrave's teaching programs in coding, robotics and AI.

'After the End of the World' Screening at AUB

This Is Beirut, 17/01 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Monday, January 22, at 5:00 PM, BAFF is organizing the screening of After the End of the World, directed by Nadim Mishlawi, at Bathish Auditorium, West Hall. The documentary had its Arab premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2022. Following the screening of After the End of the World, organized by BAFF at AUB in partnership ...

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