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
Beirut, 20 August 2026: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) unveiled a new mural in Beirut on August 19th, 2026, keeping the cause of the missing alive in the collective memory and shedding light on the suffering of thousands of families who, decades later, continue to wait for answers about the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones. …
Lebanon: Continued Escalation Deepens the Humanitarian Crisis Lebanon continues to face the repercussions of a worsening humanitarian and security crisis amid ongoing tensions and attacks, particularly in the southern areas, resulting in loss of life, displacement, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. These developments come as the Lebanese economy continues to face mounting pressures, limiting the ability of families …