Experience

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  Middle East Studies

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Founder and CEO

    • Oct 1999 - Present
    • Beirut, Lebanon

    MES offers political and security consulting and market research services to governmental and nongovernmental clients in Lebanon and the broader region. Conducted large-scale studies on the socio-political structure of the Lebanese society that provided government institutions with useful information to improve living conditions throughout the country.

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  Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Adviser to the former Minister of Economy & Trade(later Minister of Public Works and Transportation)

    • Feb 2005 - Nov 2013
    • Beirut, Lebanon

    Guided MP Mohamad Safadi and his staff in their decision-making processes related to foreign policy, founded the Safadi foundation offices in the US and Europe. Consolidated relations with governments in Europe and North America.

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  Military Council, Lebanese Armed Forces

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Military Adviser

    • Sep 1993 - Sep 1998
    • Beirut, Lebanon

    Worked on modernizing the Lebanese Army administration by introducing Information Technology to the different departments using the skills I acquired during my service abroad.Retired in 1998 after reaching the rank of Brigadier General to pursue a career in consulting.

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  Embassy of Lebanon Washington D.C -USA

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Defense, Military, Naval and Air Attaché

    • Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Represented the Lebanese Armed Forces in the United States and strengthened relations between the Lebanese Army and US Army.

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  Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon

  • Baabda, Lebanon

  • Principal Adviser

    • 1989 - 1989
    • Baabda, Lebanon

    President Rene Moawad was assassinated only 18 days after assuming office, my book entitled “18 Days of the Age of Lebanon” is a testament to his short time in office.

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  Army Directorate of Intelligence, Lebanese Armed Forces

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Head of the Lebanese Army Telecommunications Signal Service

    • Feb 1977 - Sep 1988
    • Beirut, Lebanon

    Enhanced the Lebanese Signal Service’s IT and Electronic warfare capacities on a strategic level in order to consolidate security in the country and diminish war threats.

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  Lebanese Armed Forces

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Chief of Military Telecommunications in Beirut Region

    • 1973 - 1976
    • Beirut, Lebanon

    Successfully ensured the flow of communication among different army brigades and government officials during the critical time of civil war.