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Youth career guidance exhibition in Saida

8-8-2017

In partnership with UNICEF, the Social Movement organized last Thursday a career guidance fair in Saida’s commercial district with the participation of some 20 specialized institutions. The purpose of the exhibition is to guide school leavers to professions involving photoshop, carpentry, artisan work, hospitality, mobile phones maintenance, industrial welding and other trades. The opening of the fair coincided with the graduation of 200 trainees who completed vocational courses planned by the Social Movement in Saida, Abra and Zahrani (at the Bissarieh premises of the Ministry of Social Affairs Center). The president of the Social Movement, Salma Saudi, said the workshop comes as part of the economic and social empowerment program implemented by the Movement in partnership with UNICEF based on the ‘right of education for all children’ principle. The program, Saudi clarified, targets young elementary Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese school drop-outs youth, aged between 15 to 25 years, with the aim to integrate them in education or guide them professionally. At the end of each course, beneficiaries are supplied with a work toolkit and are guided to where they can get applied training or be offered a job opportunity. (Al Mustaqbal, August 5, 2017)

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Difficulties in marketing of West Beqaa potato

8-8-2017

The difficulty in marketing of potatoes grown in the plains of West Beqaa and Rashaya continues as a result of the forced closure of the Syrian borders and the high cost of the maritime shipping of agricultural products, Al Mustaqbal newspaper wrote today. In this respect, the head of the potato farmers syndicate in Beqaa, George Sakr, stated that the problem is local, regional and global crisis. This season’s produce is excellent with a recorded 20% increase against past years, Sakr said, but export outlets are diminishing, particularly to GCC markets. Notwithstanding the limited support to exports, the cost of sea exports is relatively high, Sakr noted, pointing to sluggish local consumption and low prices. The cost of one dunnum of potato stands between USD 800 to 900 against a selling price of just about USD 800. Sakr appealed to the Council of Ministers and the ministry of agriculture to increase their financial support to potato cultivation (from LBP 50 to LBP 80), in order to help local growers compete in GCC countries. Furthermore, Sakr revealed that Lebanon produces more than 900 thousand tons of potatoes, 380 thousand tons in the Beqaa alone, adding that 90 thousand tons are processed domestically. The remaining quantity, he said, is marketed locally, with limited daily level of exports that barely exceeds one thousand tons that are shipped through ferries and vessels. (AL Mustaqbal, August 7, 2017)

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Google accused of gender discrimination

8-8-2017

On gender discrimination within tech circles, the internet search giant, Google, found itself standing in the dock when one of its employees justified the disproportionate number of women staff in the information technology IT sector with what he called, ‘biological differences’ with men. In the details, an IT engineer, who preferred to stay anonymous, disclosed in a treatise that employment choices and qualifications between the two sexes vary on biological grounds, and these disparities may explain the absence of proportionate representation of women in technology and executive positions. The unnamed engineer clarified that men’s natural capacities qualify them to outshine women in computer programming, noting that females boast greater tendency to sentiments and aesthetics than to ideas, meaning they favor jobs in social and artistic areas. The US media described the engineer’s notes as ‘extremely discriminatory’ resurfacing the debate over the culture of gender-based discrimination, harassments and lack of gender diversity in the male-dominated technology circles. In response to the leaked document, Google’s VP of diversity, integrity and governance, Danielle Brown, said in an electronic address to the employees, that she did not support the said view and neither does “the company endorse, promote or encourage it.” Gender stereotypes are inappropriate, she noted, stressing that diversity and inclusion are a fundamental part of Google’s values and culture. For his part, the company’s chief engineer, Ari Balogh, condemned what he termed as harmful stereotypes. (An Nahar, August 8, 2017)

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Marketing events in Beqaa and the South to bolster the local economy

7-8-2017

Under the sponsorship of industry minister, Hussein Haj Hassan, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Zahleh and Beqaa launched last Friday its second expo entitled, ‘made in the Beqaa 2’. The head of the Chamber’s Industrial Committee, Antoine Saliba, stressed the need to draw attention to Bekaa industries calling for their protection from dumping and smuggling activities. On the other hand, and in cooperation with the various town’s associations and clubs, the municipality of East Zawtar, held its annual ‘bread and salt’ village dinner at the Town Hall. Besides development, the purpose of such activities, said the mayor, is “to infuse the spirit of amity and present our town as a sophisticated model village.” Similarly, the municipality of Rashaya al Fukhar organized on Friday ‘al Dai’aa festival’ which included traditional cuisine and folklore musical performances. On the occasion, mayor Salim Youssef, described the event as a day for joy and pleasure. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Diyar, August 6, 2017)

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USJ launches Master in Hospitality management

7-8-2017

The Saint Joseph University (USJ) Institut de Gestion des Enterprise (IGE) launched earlier in July two master degrees in the English language, which are, Hospitality Management, Luxury and Lifestyle and Lebanese and Mediterranean Gastronomy and Lifestyle. Also in the fall of 2018, the Institute will kick off a bachelor in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. During the launch ceremony, USJ president, Fr. Salim Daccash, underlined the aim of the new programs which is to keep with the constantly changing and developing hospitality labor market that requires cutting-edge skills and talents. Such genre of theoretical/applied programs demand the support of professional partners in order to ensure success. Clarifying the reason for choosing English as the teaching language for the degree, Daccash said it is because it is widely used in the global world of business and comes as part of the University’s efforts to improve disciplines employing the language for the year 2025, and which coincides with the 150th anniversary of USJ. (Al Akhbar, August 7, 2017)

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Women managers of multinational companies under pressure

7-8-2017

In its issue of today, Al Hayat newspaper wrote about the lay-off of two women CEOs in two major US companies as a result of pressure exerted by financiers on women chairs of multinationals. This has dealt a serious blow to efforts seeking to enhance boardroom gender equality. The newspaper pointed out that a number of women stockbrokers or who top leading stock companies have been the target for giant Wall Street financiers who managed to throw out 2 females while manipulating the rest to stay under their sway. Al Hayat cited figures showing that females chair the boards of only 23 out of 500 companies covered by the leading indicator of US equities, Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (that is by 5.4% only). On the subject, Christine Shropshire, researcher at Arizona State University, said in an interview with AFP, that gender, among all factors studied, has a vital and significant impact. She said that she has reviewed applications received between 2003 and 2013 by US companies of active investors who break in the capital of those companies to pressure the decisions of their administrators. "In comparing two similar companies in terms of size and financial performance, we noticed that the company appointing a woman on its board has been suspiciously antagonized after the appointment," Shropshire maintained. Financiers, she concluded, consider females holding CEO positions as weak and lacking confidence. (Al Hayat 7 August 2017)

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USD 10 million needed to support olive oil producers in Hasbaya and Marjey3oon

7-8-2017

The Development and Liberation parliamentary bloc member, Anwar Khalil, disclosed yesterday that the head of the council of ministers Saad Hariri has agreed to allocate a sum of USD 10 million to subsidize about 200 thousand olive oil containers from Hasbaya and Marjey3oon caza. Khalil, who was speaking during a press conference in the presence of mayors, mukhtars, heads of coops and farmers to discuss marketing mechanism of the olive oil, confirmed that Hariri has personally pledged to secure the amount as a direct subvention to olive producers in the Caza. In the same vein, the agriculture ministry last Friday signed two executive agreements with Italy. The first is in the form of a donation to the ministry in support of the olive oil sector as part of the ‘strengthening and enhancing quality olive oil chain in Lebanon’ project (Euro one million worth of initiative funded by Italy for a period of 18 months). The second is the ‘Master plan for the sustainable development of Lebanese coastal communities’ project concluded with the Council of Development and Reconstruction (CDR) for a period 12 months at Euro 1 million. To note, both projects are financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGCS) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by the International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM-Bari). (Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, Al Diyar, August 7, 2017)

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ABC Verdun creates over 2000 jobs

4-8-2017

ABC Sal, in partnership with Bahaa Rafic Hariri Group, opened last week a new branch of the mall in the stylish Verdun neighborhood of Beirut in the presence of a crowd of dignitaries. On the occasion, Safi Kalo, representing Bahaa Hariri, underlined the importance of partnering with ABC. The project, he said, is expected to draw a brighter future for the country through reviving the economic cycle and promoting youth capacities. “We seek to create an upscale vision of Lebanon by achieving a new landmark in the development of commercial centers,” Hariri stated. For his part, ABC chair and CEO, Robert Fadel, disclosed that the project will provide more than 2,000 job opportunities, giving the city the boost it needs and supporting the community through bolstering the national economy. “Through cooperating with Hariri Group, we will extend prospects for the young generation that will enthuse them to believe in Lebanon and build their future in it,” Fadel maintained. To note, the new project worth of USD 300 million, is the largest commercial venture in the heart of the capital, to date, accommodating 200 department stores, including 29 cafes and restaurants, cinemas, kids recreational venue and a 1800 meter square garden, among other innovative ideas. (Al Mustaqbal, August 3, 2017)

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New Syrian women trafficking ring uncovered in Mount Lebanon and Beirut

4-8-2017

In its continued efforts to combat human trafficking, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces uncovered yesterday a new prostitution ring active in the Mount Lebanon and Beirut areas. In the details, the ISF statement said that the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morals Protection Bureau at the Judiciary Police Unit has information on a Syrian family who sold their underage daughter (18 years) to a Syrian punter in return for Syrian Liras 500,000 (USD 2000). The Syrian man, nicknamed Abu Iskandar, cleared the entry of the girl into Lebanon and handed her over to a Syrian procurer, F.S, who, in accomplice with the Lebanese, J.K, facilitates sex work and human trafficking within a prostitution network operating in the capital and Mount Lebanon, the ISF statement said. As a result of intensive surveillance and investigation, a patrol from the Police Unit detained two Syrian girls who were with the minor, along with the Syrian driver, 20 years, who drove them to the suspicious hotels, and the Lebanese man, J.K. Investigation, the statement concluded, is ongoing under a competent judiciary to capture culprits still at large. (Al Mustaqbal, August 3, 2017)

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Since 2011 Syria is a country of origin for women trafficking not just for transiting

3-8-2017

In a special feature today, Al Hayat addressed the subject of human trafficking in Syria exacerbated by the war, with special attention to the sexual harassment of women under many names, like cover up marriages prompted by the family or other parties. Other channels of human trafficking, the newspaper wrote, are international sex slavery networks operational within refugee camps in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan and seeking to lure the largest number of minors into sex work. Al Mustaqbal cited figures issued by the Syrian interior ministry estimating documented human trafficking cases during the past year at 1500 cases. These cases, the newspaper added, are mostly linked to networks outside the country but which have connections with Syrians at home, pointing to a 65% of women victims out of the total detected cases. Deputy Interior Minister, Major General Hassan Maarouf, indicated an increase in the rate of human trafficking crimes, warning, that Syria which once was a transit country for human trafficking, has become one of the countries of origin for this illicit trade. In relation to human organ trafficking, the German newspaper, Der Speigal revealed in 2013 that some displaced Syrians in Lebanon illegally work in human organ trafficking which has swarmed in the black market recently. On the subject, the Syrian Bar Association chief, Nizar Sakif, declared earlier this year that the northern areas, namely Aleppo, are a hotbed of organ trafficking crimes because of their closeness to the Turkish borders where real mafias are active. (Al Hayat, August 3, 2017)

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