Blog

Oct 14
Basma El Zein

Dr. Basma El Zein is a Lebanese scientist, inventor, and leader recognized for her groundbreaking work in nanotechnology and sustainable development. Born in Tripoli, Lebanon, she has become one of the region’s most respected voices in science, innovation, and women’s empowerment. She holds a PhD in nano-optoelectronics with high distinction from the University of Lille, […]

Oct 14
Georges Chalhoub

Born in Tripoli, Lebanon, Georges Chalhoub is a renowned Lebanese actor who has shaped the world of Arabic television and theater for more than five decades. He grew up in the Al-Mina district of Tripoli, a place he often describes as the foundation of his artistic identity. From a young age, Georges Chalhoub was drawn […]

Oct 13
Maher Zain

Born in Tripoli, Lebanon, and raised in Sweden, Maher Zain is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and music producer whose soulful blend of spiritual pop, R&B, and world music has inspired millions. Singing primarily in English and Arabic, he bridges cultures through songs that celebrate faith, hope, and humanity. After studying aeronautical engineering, Maher followed […]

Oct 13
Mona Minkara

Born to Lebanese parents from Tripoli, Lebanon, Dr. Mona Minkara is a blind scientist, bioengineer, and accessibility advocate whose story challenges perceptions about disability in science. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University in Boston. There, she leads the COMBINE Lab, Computational Modeling for Biointerface Engineering. Mona Minkara lost most […]

Oct 13
Rafik El Hariri

Born and raised in Tripoli, Lebanon, Rafik El Hariri has become one of the city’s most inspiring creative voices. He is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer, and mental-health advocate whose art speaks the language of emotion. What began as a journey in graphic design soon grew into a deep passion for illustration and image creation. […]

Aug 12
Rumman Music Festival

This year’s Rumman Music Festival #RMF04 is hosting 11 acts from the Levant and Maghreb, delivering a diverse lineup spanning hip-hop, electronic, indie, folk, and rock… Are you reaaady? Details soon, stay tuned!

Aug 11
Lebanon’s Futurist Park Earns World Heritage Status

On Wednesday, the United Nations recognized the futurist park in Lebanon as a world heritage site, due to its “alarming state of conservation” and the need for resources to preserve it. The UN cultural agency, UNESCO, added the park to its list of sites in danger. Additionally, the Rachid Karameh International Fair in the coastal […]

Jun 07
Fadel Adib

Born and raised in Tripoli, Lebanon, Fadel Adib is an award-winning scientist, innovator, and professor at MIT. He is known for redefining how technology senses, connects, and understands the world. As a result, he has become one of the most influential Lebanese scientists of his generation. After earning his degree in Computer and Communications Engineering […]

Apr 08
What to do if your product isn’t growing

As a founder, product lead at Pinterest and PM for a couple products at Google, as well as a growth partner for Initialized Capital, I’ve seen many product teams struggle to grow. Many products start out with a bang. Some find product-market fit with sustained growth. A few have gone through spurts of hyper-growth. But […]

Apr 08
One thing separates creators from consumers

Enterprise applications are complex — there is an insane amount of information that is to be displayed that contains data from various sources, modules and users. There are complex graphs, usage patterns, and lists of data that need to be skimmed through before one can make sense of what the console is getting at. “The biggest challenge […]