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  • Al-Khiyam of November 10 listed brief biographies of the members of the new national unity government recently announced by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The papers said the among the new ministers who are American University of Beirut graduates are: Minister of Economy and Commerce Muhammad Safadi, who received a BBA from AUB in 1968; Minister of Information Tarek Mitri who received a BA in Philosophy from AUB; Minister of Energy Jubran Bassil who has a ME  from AUB in 1993; Minister of Industry Ibrahim Dahdahian who received a BE from AUB in 1961; Minister of Finance Raya Muhammad Ali Al Haffar who earned a BBA from AUB in 1987; and Minister of Health Mohamed Jawad Khalifeh who completed his residency in general surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 1990, and is professor at the AUB Faculty of Medicine. Full article available at: http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=7689
  • AME Info of November 10 reported that the philanthropic division of Citi, Citi Foundation, recently granted financial aid programs at the American University of Beirut, Lebanese American University, and Université Saint Joseph funds to benefit over 30 students enrolled in the academic year of 2009-10. Full article available at: http://www.ameinfo.com/215414.html
  • Eye of Dubai of November 10 reported that the director of AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri participated in a panel discussion on material struggles faced by young people in the Middle East. The paper said that the discussion was part of a launch of a book entitled, “Generation in Waiting: The Unfulfilled Promise of Young People in the Middle East,” which is a result of a joint venture of the Wolfensohn Center for Development and the Dubai School of Government. Full article available at: http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-36369.htm
  • Dubai Chronicle and Al-Waqt of November 10 carried the announcement by Société Génerale (SG) Private Banking group that, in order to reinforce its presence in the Middle East, it has appointed two new senior managers including Eric Lorentz as Managing Director and Global Market Manager for Arab High and Ultra-High Net Worth clients. The papers said that Lorentz, who is a graduate of University of California Los Angeles and the American University of Beirut, will be based in the United Arab Emirates to lead and coordinate SG Private Banking’s worldwide marketing activities for Arab clients of its offices in Europe and the Middle East. Full articles available at: http://www.dubaichronicle.com/news/sg-private-banking-reinforces-its-senior-management-team-in-the-middle-east-16773 http://www.alwaqt.com/art.php?aid=186271
  • The National, Al-Maktoob News, UAE Today, and Al-Bayan of November 10 reported that the Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri participated in a panel discussion on material struggles faced by young people in the Middle East. The papers said that the discussion was part of the launch of a book entitled, “Generation in Waiting: The Unfulfilled Promise of Young People in the Middle East,” which is a result of a joint venture of the Wolfensohn Center for Development and the Dubai School of Government. The papers quoted Khouri as saying, “The youth are important because they are the best barometer for all the problems facing society.” Full articles available at: http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091111/NATIONAL/711109893/1010 

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  • Dar Al-Hayat of November 10 published a political editorial by Jihad Al-Khazen in which he recounts his memories of the writings of Jordanian politician and diplomat, Hazem Zaki Nasiba, on the Palestine question. Al-Khazen said that Nasiba completed his undergraduate studies at the American University of Beirut before moving to the United States where he received a PhD from Princeton University. Full article available at: http://www.daralhayat.com/portalarticlendah/75070
  • Al-Rai of November 10 announced that member of the newly assembled Lebanese national unity government Raya Muhammad Ali Al Haffar, who received a BBA from the American University of Beirut in 1987, is the first female in the history of Lebanon to serve as Minister of Finance. Full article available at: http://www.alraimedia.com/Alrai/Article.aspx?id=166747
  • Dar Al-Hayat of November 11 published a political editorial by Jihad Al-Khazen in which he recounts his memories of the writings of Jordanian politician and diplomat, Hazem Zaki Nasiba, on the Palestine question. Al-Khazen said that Nasiba completed his undergraduate studies at the American University of Beirut before moving to the United States of America where he received a PhD from Princeton University. Full article available at: http://ksa.daralhayat.com/ksaarticle/75070
  • Ad-Dustour Newspaper of November 11 reported that American University of Beirut alumna Raghida Haddad, who is executive editor of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia (Environment and Development) magazine, won this year’s Earth Journalism Award for her report on the effects of global warming on climate change. Full article available at: http://www.addustour.com/ViewTopic.aspx?ac=%5CLocalAndGover%5C2009%5C11%5CLocalAndGover_issue765_day12_id189173.htm
  • Ramattan of November 11 reported that American University of Beirut professor of sociology Nabil Dajani participated in a seminar organized by a Lebanese media forum discussing the objectivity of Arab and world media, focusing on the role of Ramattan news agency in reporting news of Palestine. Full story available at: http://www.ramattan.net/ramattan/details.aspx?news_id=8273
  • Awan of November 11 published a review of Khaled Al-Qutma’s autobiography entitled, “Harib min Al-I’rab.”  The paper said that Al-Qutma is an American University of Beirut alumnus. Full article available at: http://www.awan.com/pages/culture/252048
  • Aljeeran of November 11 published a profile of new Lebanese Minister of Finance Raya Muhammad Ali Al-Haffar. The paper said that Al-Haffar received a BBA from the American University of Beirut in 1987. Full article available at: http://www.aljeeran.net/wesima_articles/news-20091112-161464.html
  • Arab Health of November 11 reported on the first conference held by the Lebanese Society of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disorders (OSTEOS) during which it announced its new osteoporosis prevention and treatment program and fracture risk calculator called FRAX Lebanon. The paper said that FRAX came to Lebanon as a result of the efforts of American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) doctor and president of OSTEOS Ghada Hajj Fuleihan and the Lebanese Ministry of Health, and that this facility can be accessed at AUBMC. Full article available at: http://arabhealthonline.com/NEW_PRESS_REALEASES.html?id=530
  • Middle East Online of November 11 published a political editorial by Rami Khouri, the director of the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut, entitled, “The Wall Will Fall in the Arab World.” Khouri argues that the Arab people are still powerless and vulnerable as citizens of their state, since they are unable to influence the policies of their governments. Full article available at: http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/opinion/?id=35634
  • Al-Waqt of November 12 published a historical piece featuring the first pharmacy in Bahrain, which opened in 1910 by pharmacist Ali Yatim. The paper said that Yatim, who studied pharmacy in India, was the first certified pharmacist to work in Bahrain and contended a claim done by a history book entitled, “Lamahat min Madi Al Bahrain” (Glimpses of Bahrain’s Past) that Rasul Al-Jayshi, who graduated from the American University of Beirut in 1958, is the first certified Bahraini pharmacist. Full article available at: http://www.alwaqt.com/art.php?aid=186643
  • Maktoob News of November 12 published a profile praising the literary work of Arab female author Salma Al-Khadra’ Al-Jayyousi. The paper said that Al-Jayyousi is an American University of Beirut alumna. Full article available at: http://news.maktoob.com/article/3156072/----!?utm_source=Opinions&utm_medium=Latest-Opinions&utm_campaign=News-Homepage
  • Silobreaker of November 12 reported on a lecture given by world famous mountaineer Maxim Chaya about his daring travel adventures that included, among other locations, his trip to Mount Everest on May 15, 2006, and Antarctica. The papers said that the lecture was organized by the Women's Auxiliary of the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Full article available at: http://www.silobreaker.com/worldfamous-lebanese-mountaineer-shares-experiences-with-aub-students-5_2262735613243424798
  • Al-Bilad of November 13 published a profile of Ali Naimi, the Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources who pursued his undergraduate studies at the American University of Beirut. Full article available at: http://www.albiladpress.com/news_inner.php?nid=25039&cat=2
  • Qendil News of November 13 published a review of the recently published book entitled Tajrubat Tawfiq Sayegh Ash-Shi’riyya (The Poetic Experience of Twafic Sayegh) by Sami Mahdi. The paper said that Sayegh was a prolific writer during his student days at the American University of Beirut. Full article available at: http://www.qendil.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5263
  • Elaph of November 13 published a profile of new Lebanese Minister of Finance Raya Muhammad Ali Al Haffar. The paper said that Al-Haffar received a BBA from the American University of Beirut in 1987. Full article available at: http://www.elaph.com/Web/AkhbarKhasa/2009/11/502361.htm
  • Khanesor of November 14 published a profile featuring world renowned architect Zaha Hadid and said that she graduated with a BS from the American University of Beirut in 1971. Full article available at: http://www.khanesor.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6808
  • Al-Bayan of November 15 reported that Dr. Salah Taher, vice chancellor for University of Sharjah community affairs, visited the American University of Beirut where he was received by Dr. Imad Baalbaki, the assistant vice president for development, and Arabia Muhammad Ali, director of alumni relations. Full article available at: http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=Article&cid=1250779024691&pagename=Albayan%2FArticle%2FFullDetail
  • Al-Bayan of November 15 reported that Dr. Rose-Mary Boustany, chairperson of the American University of Beirut Medical Center’s Abu-Haidar Neuroscience Institute and professor of biochemistry and pediatrics, will participate in the fourth Annual Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research Young Investigators Conference, “Partners in Research,” to take place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, UAE on November 17.  Full article available at: http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=Article&cid=1250779024675&pagename=Albayan%2FArticle%2FFullDetail
  • www.newsin.ae and As-Safir of November 15 reported on the proceedings of the international symposium on Edward Said that was held at the American University of Beirut November 11. The papers said that the conference was organized by AUB’s Anis Makdisi Program in Literature in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Full articles available at: http://www.newstin.ae/tag/ar/156808785  http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1390&articleId=1468&ChannelId=32203&Author=%20
  • Avokato of November 15 announced that the Lebanese Criminal Court Judge formally acquitted US journalist Ernest Orso Libraries of charges of forging identification documents. The paper said that the journalist was caught at the American University of Beirut on January 28 last year for not possessing the right ID documents. Full article available at: http://www.avokato.com/site/news/News.aspx?Avo_ID=Libya&News_ID=18720074522550
  • Federation of Arabic News Agencies, Almaklaf, and Jordan News Agency of November 15 announced that Jordanian scientist and American University of Beirut professor emeritus of chemistry Makhlouf Haddadin has been chosen to join the Lebanese Academy of Sciences as a member. Full articles available at: http://www.fananews.com/look/article.tpl?IdLanguage=17&IdPublication=1&NrArticle=678387&NrIssue=1&NrSection=1 
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  • Ad-Dustour of November 15 published a profile of Jordanian writer and novelist Taysir Al-Subul who was murdered in 1973. The paper said Al-Subul studied philosophy at the American University of Beirut upon receiving a grant from the government. Full article available at: http://www.addustour.com/ViewTopic.aspx?ac=%5CMiscellany%5C2009%5C11%5CMiscellany_issue768_day15_id189676.htm
  • The Middle East Online of November 16 published an article by Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, Rami Khouri, entitled “Palestinians Need Change, Not Charades,” in which he argues that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas should resign as he said he would in order to pave the way for a needed revival of effective Palestinian national leadership. Full article available at: http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/opinion/?id=35710
  • Siasat Daily of November 15 published an article by Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri entitled, “Palestinians Need Change, Not Charades,” in which he argues that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas should resign as he said he would in order to pave the way for a needed revival of effective Palestinian national leadership. Full article available at: http://www.siasat.com/english/news/palestinians-need-change-not-charades
  • The National of November 17 reported on the recent efforts done by the Emirati Ministry of Health to make up for the shortage of female nurses in the United Arab Emirates by proposing a program that consolidates existing diploma degrees in the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) into a single bachelor’s program. The paper said that HCT sought assistance and advice from the American University of Beirut, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, US, the University of Sydney, and Monash University in Melbourne. Full article available at: http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091118/NATIONAL/711179846/1138/FOREIGN
  • Islam Online of November 17 published an editorial discussing bridging the gap between the theory of evolution and faith. The paper quoted Saouma BouJaoude, professor of science education at the American University of Beirut, as saying, “Teachers need to know about evolution, but also need training on how to bridge the gaps between the students' worldview and the scientific worldview and how to involve learners in arguments.” Full article available at: http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1258445657737&pagename=Zone-English-HealthScience%2FHSELayout
  • Al-Bilad of November 17 announced that Vahan Zanoyan, who has a BS in economics form the American University of Beirut, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the First Energy Bank in Bahrain. Full article available at: http://www.albiladpress.com/news_inner.php?nid=26742&cat=2
  • Eye of Dubai of November 18 reported that Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri will be participating in the Dubai School of Government Administration conference entitled, “Best Practices in Business Leadership Policies,” to be held on November 19-20. Full article available at: http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/arabic/news/newsdetail-28987.htm
  • Middle East Online of November 18 published a political editorial by Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri entitled “Why Palestinian Support Ebbs,” in which he argues that Arabs and others turn away from the Palestine issue and are giving it “only perfunctory rhetorical support -- Israeli national criminality and Palestinian political incompetence are a deadly combination.” Full article available at: http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/opinion/?id=35751
  • Al-Nadwa of November 17 listed the winners of the Kuwaiti Arab Thought Foundation’s innovation award for the year 2009 including head of the Lebanese Central Bank Riyad Salameh. The paper said that Salameh is an AUB alumnus. Full article available at: http://www.alnadwah.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2009111859544&display=1
  • Al-Hourriah of November 18 reported on the funeral services for the late Wadad Nehmeh Shakhtura, president of the Lebanese Democratic Women Congregation. The paper said that condolences will be accepted at the American University of Beirut Alumni Association headquarters in Wardieh, Hamra on November 20. Full article available at: http://www.alhourriah.org/?page=ShowDetails&table=news&Id=15576
  • Trade Arabia, AMEInfo, Dubai Chronicle, Al-Bayan Press, and Business Intelligence Middle East of November 19 announced that General Electric Company plans to conduct a series of educational workshops for university students in the Middle East. The papers said that these specialized workshops will be held at the American University of Beirut, American University of Sharjah, and the University of Bahrain. Full articles available at: http://www.tradearabia.com/news/EDU_170652.html 
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  • Dar Al-Hayat and Elaph of November 19 published a commentary in which the author tries to prove the innocence of an old friend from his student days at the American University of Beirut who was recently arrested in Frankfurt following allegations of his possible involvement in corruption and bribery during the food for oil campaign in Iraq. Full article available at:  http://ksa.daralhayat.com/ksaarticle/77946 http://www.elaph.com/Web/NewsPapers/2009/11/504527.htm
  • Al-Bayan Press of November 19 reported that Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri will be participating in the Dubai School of Government Administration conference entitled “Best Practices in Business Leadership Policies,” to be held on November 19-20. Full article available at: http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=Article&cid=1250779147865&pagename=Albayan%2FArticle%2FFullDetail
  • Al-Waqt of November 19 reported that Nasir Al-Najafi, who graduated with an MA from the American University of Beirut in 1991, recently published a lexicon for Qur’anic word and verse pronunciation. Full article available at: http://www.alwaqt.com/art.php?aid=187539
  • Al-Bilad of November 20 reported that American University of Beirut alumna Sheikha May Suleiman ‘Utaybi, who is also the chief executive officer of Bayan School of Bahrain, recently joined the board of trustees of the Bahrain Institute for Political Development. Full article available at: http://www.albiladpress.com/news_inner.php?nid=27306&cat=1
  • Dar Al-Hayat of November 20 reported on an art exhibit featuring the city of Beirut in war and in peace by German painter Martin Giesen. The paper said that Giesen’s interest in Beirut was prompted by his days as a professor of history of art and architecture at the American University of Beirut in the early 1970s. Full article available at: http://www.daralhayat.com/portalarticlendah/78571
  • Dar Al-Hayat of November 20 announced that AUB Associate Provost and mechanical engineering professor Nesreen Ghaddar was recently appointed member of the Lebanese Academy of Sciences. Full article available at: http://www.daralhayat.com/portalarticlendah/78340
  • Al-Kifah Al-Arabi of November 20 published a profile of Maha Abu Shousheh, a Palestinian businesswoman rated in 2006 and 2007 by Forbes among the 50 most influential Arab women in the world. The paper said that Abu Shousheh is an American University of Beirut alumna. Full article available at: http://www.kifaharabi.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleId=18804&ChannelId=83&EditionId=336
  • Ad-Dustour of November 22 published a review of Fathi Al-Bas's recently published biographical book entitled Intithal Al-Dhakira. The paper said that Al-Bas attributes his interest in politics to his days as a student at the American University of Beirut. Full article available at: http://www.addustour.com/ViewTopic.aspx?ac=%5CArtsAndCulture%5C2009%5C11%5CArtsAndCulture_issue776_day23_id191748.htm
  • Ad-Dustour of November 21 published a profile of Dr. Rima Khalaf who was recently appointed vice president of the new Jordanian cabinet led by Abdul Ra’oof Al-Rawabdeh. The paper said that Khalaf received a BS in economics from the American University of Beirut in 1976.
  • The Jordan Times, Amman Net, Jordan News Agency-Petra, Al-Ghad, and the Federation of Arabic News Agencies of November 22 reported on the recent Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) Conference during which American University of Beirut professor of communications Nabil Dajani gave the closing remarks. The papers said that Dajani argued that media institutions would benefit if they invest more money into investigative journalism since it tackles “crucial issues” that can translate into increased revenues for publications as well as television and radio networks. Full article available at: http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=21830
  • Arabic Economic and Financial News of November 21, AME Info, and Silobreaker of November 22, and Zibb of November 23 announced that the American University of Beirut signed an agreement with Intel to join the Middle East Energy Efficiency Research Centre (MER) for developing more energy efficient solutions. Full article available at: http://www.ameinfo.com/216813.html
  • Al-Ghad of November 23 published a profile of Palestinian author and thinker Nasiba Al-Shahid. The paper said that Al-Shahid graduated from the American University of Beirut. Full article available at: http://www.alghad.com/index.php?news=464918
  • Middle East Online of November 23 published an article by Director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs Rami Khouri entitled, “Hope for Palestinian-Lebanese Relations,” in which he argues that for the first time in decades the new Lebanese government is highlighting the issue of Palestinian-Lebanese relations on its agenda. Full article available at: http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=35844
  • Aljazeera.net, Al-Quds, and Al-Bawaba of November 23 carried the statement by the British embassy in Lebanon confirming through DNA testing the identity of the body of British reporter Elik Collet, which has been missing for more than two decades and discovered recently in the southern Lebanese village of ‘Aita Al-Fukhar. The papers said that the body of Collet was transported to the American University of Beirut Medical Center after it was uncovered. Full article available at: http://www.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/3DDA6681-763C-40EC-B214-CD0A4629DE55.htm
  • Al-Qabas of November 23 published a profile of new Lebanese Minister of Finance Raya Al Haffar. The paper said that Al-Haffar received a BBA from the American University of Beirut in 1987. Full article available at: http://www.alqabas.com.kw/Article.aspx?id=552839&date=24112009
  • Al-Bilad Press of November 23 reported that Magda Abu Fadil, director of the American University of Beirut’s Journalism Training Program, will participate in the first regional consultative conference on teaching journalism and media organized by UNESCO and hosted by the University of Bahrain. Full story available at: http://www.albiladpress.com/news_inner.php?nid=27999&cat=1
  • Common Ground News Service of November 24 published an opinion piece in which the author, upon hearing a group of young students talking about politics in front of the American University of Beirut, suggested a new and revised method of teaching Lebanese history.

    Full article available at: http://www.commongroundnews.org/article.php?id=26824&lan=en&sid=1&sp=0&isNew=1

  • Al-Rai of November 24 reported that Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah was admitted to the American University of Beirut Medical Center where he underwent a successful arterial catheterization procedure.

    Full article available at: http://www.alraimedia.com/alrai/Article.aspx?id=169628

  • Aram News of November 25 reported on a new youth movement in Lebanon called Sarkha which advocates the eradication of sectarian alliances that are pervasive among student parties at universities in Lebanon. The paper said that Sarkha was founded at the Lebanese American University and is seeing the light at the American University of Beirut.

    Full article available at: http://www.aaramnews.com/website/69305NewsArticle.html

  • JO of November 25 published an article featuring a new music project in Amman called the Gas Car project, which provides an alternative tune for music played by Jordan’s gas cars. The paper said that the Gas Car project is partly run by Samah Hijjawi who studied at the American University of Beirut. 

    Full article available at: http://www.jo.jo/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=938:unchained-melody&catid=77:culture&Itemid=176

  • Middle East Online of November 25 published an article by Rami Khouri, the director of the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, entitled, “Monarchs, Mosques, and Markets,” in which he argued that even though the triad of monarchy, religion, and market in the Arab world dates back to centuries ago, what is new is the emerging centrality of the Arab citizen.

    Full article available at: http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=35886

  • Business Intelligence Middle East of November 26 announced that General Electric Company organized a series of educational workshops for university students in the Middle East. The paper said that these specialized workshops will be held at the American University of Beirut, American University of Sharjah, and the University of Bahrain. 

    Full article available at: http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=42189

  • Gulf News of November 26 published a profile of new Lebanese Minister of Finance Raya Al Haffar. The paper said that Al-Haffar received a BBA from the American University of Beirut in 1987.

    Full article available at: http://gulfnews.com/business/features/an-iron-hand-with-a-tight-fist-rayya-haffar-hassan-1.532354

  • Al-Ghad and Amman 1 of November 26, Amman Times, Jordan News Agency (Petra), Federation of Arabic News Agencies, Almalaf, Ammon News, Al-Helal News, and As-Sawsana of November 27, Al-Arab Al-Yawm of November 28, and Ad-Dustour of November 29 published a feature article profiling Jordan's former Prime Minister Wasfi Al-Tall who was assassinated 38 years ago. The papers said that Al-Tall is an AUB alumnus.

    Full article available at: http://www.ammantimes.net/web/newsWatching.php?id=2417

  • Al-Muharrir of November 27 published a memorial piece featuring former Jordanian Prime Minister Samir Rifa’i marking 42 years of his passing away. The paper said that Rifai was an AUB alumnus.

    Full article available at:

    http://www.almuharrir.net/News.aspx?ID=2953&Cat=4&Sec=1

  • AME Info of November 29 published an article featuring the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs offered at the American University of Beirut’s Hariri School of Nursing. The paper quoted Professor Huda Abou-Saad-Huijer, the director of the nursing school at AUB, as saying, “Not many people know that nursing graduates are snapped up as soon as they finish their degrees and that they are offered above-average salaries.”

    Full article available at: http://www.ameinfo.com/217439.html

  • Arabic Economic and Financial News of November 29 published an article featuring the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs offered at the American University of Beirut’s Hariri School of Nursing. The paper quoted Professor Huda Abou-Saad-Huijer, the director of the nursing school at AUB as saying, “Not many people know that nursing graduates are snapped up as soon as they finish their degrees and that they are offered above-average salaries.”

    Full article available at: http://www.ameinfo.com/ar-155709.html

  • Arabic Economic and Financial News of November 29 reported that researchers at the American University of Beirut’s Department of Health Behavior and Education announced, at a conference held at Gefinor Rotana Hotel, the results of a study entitled, “Results of the Qualitative Study Evaluating the Implementation of Smoke Free Policies in Public Places in Lebanon,” on the topic of the partial success of the smoking ban campaigns at restaurants and bars and other public spaces in Lebanon. The paper said that AUB Faculty of Health Sciences professors Rima Nakkash, Joanna Khalil, Rima Afifi, and Monique Shaaya contributed to the study.

    Full article available at: http://www.ameinfo.com/ar-155705.html

  • Al-Bayan of November 30 reported on the Arab Leadership Organization which has helped more than 7000 Arab youth advance and succeed in their careers. The paper said that a few American University of Beirut alumni have undergone their training in Europe thanks to an exchange program facilitated by the organization.

    Full article available at: http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=Article&cid=1250779556253&pagename=Albayan%2FArticle%2FFullDetail

  • Middle East Online of November 30 published an editorial by Rami Khouri, the director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut, entitled, “From Biblical Principles to Poker,” in which he argues that in order to achieve peace in the Middle East, the Arabs should “call and raise the Israeli bet, galvanize our peace proposal and reinvigorate Arab diplomacy, challenge the Israelis to negotiate seriously in Geneva on the basis of existing proposals and already negotiated principles that offer both sides their legitimate national rights, and nudge the Americans to be fair and decisive mediators.”

    Full article available at:

    http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/opinion/?id=35960

  • AME Info and UAE Today of November 30 reported on a lecture given by Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Wollongong Dubai Muhammad Watfa on his new book entitled Coverage Strategies in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Rigorous Analysis. The papers said that Watfa has a BS in computer science from the American University of Beirut.

    Full article available at: http://www.ameinfo.com/217477.html

  • The Daily News Egypt and Silobreaker of November 30 published an opinion piece in which the author, upon hearing a group of young students talking about politics in front of the American University of Beirut, suggested a new and revised method of teaching Lebanese history.

    Full article available at: http://www.silobreaker.com/a-new-approach-to-teaching-lebanese-history-5_2262774178828517426

  • Al-Wasat of November 30 published a profile of new Lebanese Minister of Finance Raya Al Haffar. The paper said that Al-Haffar received a BBA from the American University of Beirut in 1987.

    Full article available at: http://www.alwasatnews.com/2643/news/read/339009/1.html

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