With a career spanning banking and finance, construction, public-sector investment and international real estate development, William Charo has built a professional path at the intersection of capital, strategy and long-term development. A graduate of the Lebanese American University (LAU), Charo holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). His academic journey has …
Finance
The acquisition adds private equity and asset management capabilities to Exits MENA’s platform. It paves the way for Avanz Capital Egypt to transition into Exits Manara, the group’s dedicated private capital subsidiary, while maintaining management ownership, continuity, and alignment with existing investors. Cairo, Egypt – [18 August 2026] – Exits MENA, the region’s first investment platform and advisory firm focusing …
Business
Dubai, UAE-August 11, 2026: Project Management Institute (PMI) and Sobha Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen project management capabilities, accelerate professional development, and promote globally recognized best practices across the group. Bringing together one of the region’s leading real estate and development groups and the world’s leading authority on project management, the partnership reflects a …
The American University of Beirut (AUB) announced that the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business in Beirut and the Faculty of Business at AUB Mediterraneo in Cyprus have earned EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) accreditation from EFMD, one of the world’s leading international accreditation systems for business and management education. This achievement makes AUB the first institution in Lebanon and …
Humanitarian
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11 August 2026: On the occasion of World Youth Day, H.E. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority (FCA), said “International Youth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the youth who are the driving force of social transformation in Abu Dhabi. Rooted in the vision of our wise leadership, the Family Care …
Beirut, 3 August 2026 – On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, the Ministry of Public Health, in partnership with UNICEF, and in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank and partners, launched the National campaign on Breastfeeding and the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Capacity Building Programme. The launch highlights Lebanon’s commitment to strengthening support …