Abbas is currently the project coordinator for Beirut Design Week at MENA Design Research Center. Over the past two years, he has taken over the responsibility for managing interns, organizing all operations within the event, and developing parts of the program.

Abbas studied architecture at the Lebanese University in Beirut. Abbas believes that “Architects build communities not only buildings.” He has brought this approach to the Lebanese Architecture Club; a youth organization that he founded in 2014 to provide a platform for architecture students and young professionals to expand their learning experience. Under thee 3 main pillars education, social impact, and youth development, the club envisions to develop a leading community of young active architects and designers in Lebanon. 

Abbas led the club team in various projects in collaboration with leading local and international organizations such as UN Habitat, Beirut Design Week, and Goethe Institute. Through these projects, he practiced the participatory design approach, which he believes is an essential tool for community building. 

Abbas believes in the power of youth in the civic society, he has been involved in youth education and civic campaigns with local organizations. He was recently selected as a Young Leader at the European Development Days 2016; where he represented the voice of youth on the topic of “Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities”. He was also selected as a mentor in youth civic engagement with AIESEC and World Youth Alliance in Lebanon.

In addition, he participated in various international programs including Hesselbein Global Leadership Summit in Pittsburgh, AA Visiting School in Jordan, Loyac Homes in Jordan, and Perceive the City workshop in Istanbul.