Michael Karam Archive
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May 17, 2013
Lebanon's energy minister has produced an illustrated booklet that explains how we will spend the vast riches that our natural oil and gas reserves will apparently spew into the nation's coffers. Read Article All over Lebanon, the restaurants' lights are going out
May 09, 2013
Such is the grip my fellow Arabs appear to have on central London these days, two weeks days in this most cosmopolitan of cities felt like I'd ever left the Middle East. Read Article Little Arabia in London growing far beyond Edgware
Apr 19, 2013
He was accused of using his wealth and influence to make Lebanon a playground for affluent Arabs, but, like Margaret Thatcher, Rafik Hariri made a decent fist of pulling a war-wrecked country up by its boot straps. Read Article Like Thatcher, Hariri rebuilt a nation but remains as divisive
Apr 12, 2013
As Lebanon enters a potentially critical phase in its short history, it could do worse than choose an essentially decent man from a family with a strong and respected political tradition. But decency sometimes is not enough. Read Article Decent choice by Lebanon but will it be a false dawn?
Apr 05, 2013
Lebanese are braced for weeks, if not months, of mind-numbing debate over the formation of a new cabinet and who will be the prime minister. Read Article Benighted Lebanon needs a change from tunnel vision
Mar 29, 2013
Buying a second-hand car is always tricky but in London it becomes more taxing. Evasive salemen, convoluted payment plans and difficulty in actually ascertaining a price all make it an unpleasant experience. Read Article Second-hand car dealers in London can drive you mad
Mar 22, 2013
Social unrest and sectarian tensions increase in Lebanon with the state either unwilling or unable to deal with it. Read Article Lebanon - a nation perilously close to breaking point
Mar 15, 2013
Beirut is a city of mood swings. People will tell you one day that Lebanon is wasting its potential, that corruption and sectarian interests will win through. Then the next day, they will be punching the air with hope. Read Article Lebanon's fear of change will stifle its brave new world
Mar 08, 2013
And so here we are on International Women's Day with very little to do except reflect on how we have fallen short in female empowerment. Read Article On the day world celebrates women, Lebanon blushes
Mar 01, 2013
With more things to do on an aircraft these days, the in-flight magazine is probably not as widely read as it used to be. Still, it is an effective PR tool, conveying an airline's cuddly side to what is a captive audience. Read Article Behind the hype of saving an airline is a compelling story
