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Pathbreakers of Arab America–Sixth in Series: Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik

This is the sixth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our sixth pathbreaker, Minouche Shafik, Egyptian born, Arab American, first woman president of Columbia University, Member of British Parliament, and world renown economist. Her curriculum vitae is nothing short of astounding.

World Bank Approves New $400 Million Program for Lebanon

SOURCE: ANNAHAR BEIRUT: The World Bank approved this week a new $400 million program to strengthen Lebanon’s economy and create employment opportunities which have been impacted as a result of the Syrian refugee crisis and economic stagnation. The “Creating Economic Opportunities in Support of the Lebanon National Jobs Program” is comprised of a $70 million … Continued

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