Economy

Faces of Economy – Lebanon
FACES OF THE ECONOMY: Jill and Naji Boutros
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of two of them.
The narrative of how Naji Boutros met Jill Johnson, fell in love, married, had children, and ultimately returned to the Levant in order to start vineyard — all started with the war. The couple’s plan was not only to produce wines but to use that as the leading edge to help revitalize the Bhamdoun community. Chateau Belle-Vue is now available at restaurants and hotels on three continents.

Zeina Saab, 29-year-old founder of the evolving Nawaya Network, works, in a sense at helping Starfish, with her growing NGO pairing underprivileged Lebanese youth with mentors who assist at helping them develop their strengths.

Faces of Economy – Lebanon
FACES OF THE ECONOMY: Marwan Harmouche
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of one of them.
25 percent of all startups fail in their first year and among the major reasons behind failure is a lack of managerial experience, studies have shown.

Faces of Economy – Lebanon
FACES OF THE ECONOMY: Ramy Sader
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of one of them.
For patrons of Lina’s at the ABC Mall, one can always depend on finding the smiling face and prompt service of Ramy Sader.

Faces of Economy – Lebanon
Faces of the Economy: Abdallah Yafi
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of one of them.
For the last several years, Abdallah Yafi has faced the challenging task of introducing e-commerce to Lebanon, through his company ScoopCity.com.

Faces of Economy – Lebanon
FACES OF THE ECONOMY: Hani Asfour
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of one of them.
48-year-old Hani Asfour, architect, cofounded Polypod design studio in Hamra in 2006, after returning to Lebanon from a nearly 20 year absence.