Lebanon's new Energy Minister, Joe Saddi, held his first press conference this week, addressing the country's electricity crisis and outlining his plans to tackle some of the sector's most pressing issues. While it is no secret that this ministry has been plagued by decades of corruption and incompetent leadership, the starting point for any reform in this sector—much like in the telecommunications sector—is the establishment of a regulatory authority. This is a fundamental reform requirement…

The World Happiness 2025 Report has been released, and unfortunately, Lebanon ranks 145th out of 147 countries, positioning it among the least happy nations in the world. This ranking is based on data collected from over 140 countries, with high-quality analysis conducted by leading global researchers from various academic disciplines. The report considers six key factors: - Social Support - GDP per Capita - Healthy Life Expectancy - Freedom - Generosity - Perceptions of Corruption…