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He is now pursuing a Master’s in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at University College London. Lebanon is mired in the worst economic crisis seen in decades, pushing tens of thousands into poverty. Like many others, al-Gharib’s family is deeply affected by the fragile economic situation, which was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the deadly explosion at the port of Beirut in August 2020. “[My parents] had enough money in the bank to help cover my tuition, but because of the crisis we haven’t been able to access those funds,” said al-Gharib, 22. Last year, a law was passed to help students abroad by allowing them to transfer $10,000 from their banks at a cheaper exchange rate. But to further complicate matters, the Lebanese pound has lost about 90 percent of its value since 2019. Many have voiced their frustration as withdrawals and foreign transfers remain heavily restricted.

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