In various debates, Dimyanos Kattar refers to the Middle Class as being an important constituent of the Lebanese society. Middle class does not only describe those households with medium income. It mainly illustrates a social status of self-depending families with initiative and the ambition to progress by seeking a respectable living standard and fine education for their children.

In the second half of the 20th century and until the war started in 1975, Lebanon’s development and growth relied mainly on a growing Middle Class. This demographic group exceeded 60% of Lebanon’s population at one point. Out of the Middle Class segment came brilliant professionals, entrepreneurs, executives and public officers that made the country’s years of economic prosperity.

As per Kattar, the Middle Class was the most affected by the years of war. Some of the Middle Class families drowned into poverty, others left the country and the remaining ones are struggling to preserve their living standard.

As a result the country’s wealth was redistributed unevenly with the majority of population now in poverty, the wealthy growing richer and the Middle Class shrinking to less that 25% today.

It is on Kattar’s agenda to address a structural socio-economic reform that favors the re-creation of an active and motivated Middle Class.

Dimyanos Kattar is a true believer in the cultural diversity of Lebanon and its role in the region and the globe. Lebanon’s role lies on the basic social constituents of the country namely; family, education, morality, skill and diversity.

The unique social and confessional knitting of Lebanon allows for an exceptional fusion of human culture and ideals. On the other hand, Lebanon’s solid educational system offers an opening to languages, sciences and various forms of art and refinement. This explains the success of Lebanese individuals whenever they are confronted with multinational and multicultural environments. This capability can be developed into a National Character.

Furthermore, Kattar believes that in today’s regional tensions and increasingly global environment, his country is called to present an example of tolerance, respect and peaceful co-existence…

Dimyanos Kattar considers that the most important resource for Lebanon is its human capital. Therefore he always addresses himself to the young generations.

In addition to his academic endeavors as a lecturer and a founding dean of the Antonine Business School, Kattar has delivered more than 175 lectures in Universities tackling several economic and social issues. A country cannot progress and flourish if it becomes a place for people to retire while the young talents leave the country to work abroad.

Lebanon should offer its young generations equal opportunities for education and professional exposure. By encouraging the young generations to discover their talents and refine their skills they become prepared for professional
life.

The family and community circles shall contribute to help them develop their moral values. Young individuals with adequate education, advanced skills, social and human ethics can be productive in any environment.

Few hours ago, we released an MTC Touch Bill Notifier! Alfa users should have one too! so we packed another application that takes care Alfa users

Screenshot:

Download the Alfa Bill Notifier:

Alfa bill notifier Installer

Note that Java 1.6 is required (Get it at http://www.java.com)

For any bugs and suggestions, feel free to leave a comment.
Stay tuned!

Do you hold an MTC Touch fixed line? We have developed at Fusion Media Labs a nice and simple tool that keeps you up-to-date with your MTC Touch bill.

Why did we develop that? Simply not to get chocked in the end of every month! This way you can keep track of your bill status every time it updates and you’ll get a Toast Notification on the bottom right of your desktop (Similar to MSN Messenger’s notifications).

Here’s a screenshot of the application:

Download MTC Touch Bill Notifier:

MTC Touch Bill Notifier Installer

Note that Java 1.6 is required (Get it at http://www.java.com)

For any bugs and suggestions, feel free to leave a comment.
Stay tuned!

Full credits to Jad Younan.

I wana live… I love life….!!

love live life.. what else… we never knew that people love death for example.. its kinda funny now they are even arguing about this slogan.. and everyone wants a piece of the action … a propaganda!
hehe… but as madonna says.. “express yourself don’t repress yourself… its human nature…” damn she’s right! maybe that’s their only way to express their repression.. its o’right we understand..
fusion understands..and has his own concept of life.. However what we don’t understand is their constant arguments and fights…for the love of god..!!
Speak the truth…what are u really fighting about??

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Dear friends,

You love Yasser Arafat, Bachir Gemayel, Hafez El Asad, Kamal Jumblat, Sleiman Frangieh, Kamil Shamoun, Raymond Edde, Dany Chamoun, Rafik El Hariri, Pierre Gemayel, Elias Sarkis, Imam Moussa El Sadr, Saad Haddad, Amin Gemayel, Elie Hobeika, Nabih Berri, Walid Jumblat, Michel Aoun, Samir Geagea or … ???

For all Lebanese young guys and girls, if you are really Lebaneses, watch this video and try to learn a lesson!!

Thank you Pierre Dawaliby and all your team! You’re such a genius dude!