Recently, Moody’s downgraded the credit outlook of the United States, signaling concerns over its fiscal direction and rising debt levels. While the U.S. still holds a high credit rating, this move has reignited global conversations about the consequences of a sovereign credit rating downgrade. But what exactly does this mean? and what happens when a […]
A Calm Sunday This Sunday in Beirut, the scene might appear ordinary. The sun is shining, cafes are lively, joggers are out along the corniche, and fishermen line the shore. But behind this apparent calm, a significant issue is taking shape: the municipal and Mokhtar elections. While Mokhtar elections were taking place across Lebanon, Yesterday […]
As part of our mission to spotlight voices that truly care about Beirut’s future, we sat down with Dr. Hani Zouhair Hammoud , financial advisor, university professor, and long-time social activist. With deep roots in Mina Al Hosn and a powerful vision for a better, more transparent municipality, Dr. Hammoud shares his thoughts on the […]
More Than a Vote In the middle of economic pressure, failing services, and growing frustration, Beirut is heading into a new round of municipal elections and for many, it’s more than just a vote. It’s a chance to fix what’s broken close to home. Municipal councils may not get the same spotlight as national politics, […]
Merge in Major Deal Two of the biggest cable companies in the U.S. Charter Communications and Cox Communications , are joining forces. The merger is one of the largest in the cable industry and corporate America in the past year. The agreement gives Cox a total value of $34.5 billion, including $21.9 billion in equity […]
On his 2nd destination to the arab world, Trump landed at Hamad International Airport, welcomed by Emir Tamim and other officials. He praised the design of the Amiri Diwan palace and the traditional camel welcome. The leaders talked about hopes for more peace in the region. Trump expressed admiration for Qasr Al Watan, the UAE […]
When Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia in 2025, he was greeted with a royal purple carpet. Ever wondered why? The reason goes deeper than just color… 1- Symbolism of the Color Purple in Saudi Arabia Purple flowers, especially lavender and aromatic desert plants, bloom in Saudi Arabia’s mountains and deserts during spring. The color […]
A New Chapter in AI Geopolitics Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological advancement , it has become the front line of global influence. What was once seen as a software and infrastructure race is now the heart of geopolitics, reshaping alliances and redrawing the global power map. This week at the Saudi-U.S. Investment […]
About the Forum The Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum was held on May 13 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. It took place during the state visit of Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, to Saudi Arabia. The event brought together major Saudi and American investors to celebrate […]
A Turning Point in the Middle East The Middle East has waited a long time for a moment like this, when U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the region with a clear goal: peace and partnership. Saudi Arabia, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), welcomed him with open arms and a shared vision […]
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