Certain professions remain rigidly associated with men in Lebanon and around the world. Even in 2026, it is still rare to come across a woman in a garage with grease on her hands. From airline pilots to plumbers to carpenters, L’Orient Today set out to meet these Lebanese women who are "bucking the trend" — entering fields still dominated by men and helping, in their own ways, to reshape the public landscape.
Published on 17 September 2026 16:37
