Tag: American University of Beirut

The Women Leading Lebanon’s Startups

June 7, 2015 / 4723 views

Beirut is rapidly shaping up as a crucial player in the region’s startup scene. Venture spoke to four Lebanese female entrepreneurs who have made major headway in Lebanon, the region, and even the world with their startups and creations.  …

Jafar Tukan: Remembering an Architectural Giant

November 26, 2014 / 7078 views

By Sandra Hiari Jafar Tukan, the renowned architect who pioneered Jordan’s important modernist era, died in Amman on November 25 after a long illness. He was 76. Jerusalem-born Tukan graduated from the American University of Beirut in 1960. He worked…