Helen Hallak
As a mother of three, I view work as a space of hope—a place where commitment brings purpose and keeps us truly alive. I began my journey with the company by supporting the management of our social media platforms.
I also track daily news that feeds into our research reports, in addition to handling some translation tasks, data entry, and organizing reference links that strengthen our articles and studies.
I am driven by a desire to learn and to experiment with new tools and methods that enhance outcomes and advance the company’s mission, particularly through strategic promotion and positioning the firm as a political and economic reference for interested audiences.
Through this work, I show my children that perseverance is the surest path to success and that one can always assert one's potential, regardless of the circumstances.
Who Are We ?
Karam Shaar Advisory is a limited-liability consulting company registered in Syria and New Zealand. We focus on Syria’s economy, with expertise covering macroeconomics, market and sector assessments, due diligence, compliance and sanctions, financial and banking activities, energy studies, aid and development, reconstruction, data analysis, and feasibility and investment-opportunity studies. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, businesses, donors, and NGOs. Led by Dr. Karam Shaar, who has over a decade of experience in the field, the stellar team has in-depth and unparalleled knowledge of the Syrian context, with skills ranging from economic research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics. We know how to inform decision-making and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, Italy, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and understand first-hand the needs of our clients inside and outside Syria.