This is Beirut, 22/04 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon's Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Saddi, announced on Tuesday a major reform of the country's groundwater drilling licensing system, as part of an effort to improve water resource management. The reform is being developed in collaboration with experts from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and ...
This is Beirut, 11/04 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Embassy of Italy in Lebanon announced a new series of initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s post-conflict recovery and urban renewal through sustainable and inclusive development strategies. In a press release issued on Friday, the Embassy emphasized that the efforts reflect a coordinated commitment by the broader Italian System in ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 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 ...
Paul Guillot, 2024-12-17 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AUB South Lebanon rubble environment
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, ...
2024-07-05 17:16 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
2024-05-26 12:58 - Reading : less than a minute
Over 20,000 people are expected at AUB's annual festival, Outdoors, held this year to raise funds for their financial aid programs.
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-05-03 14:57 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-04-24 23:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
2024-04-15 20:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-03-08 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
Élie-Joe Kamel, 2024-02-02 15:47 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-31 16:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...