In a Lebanon textile workshop, Umm Omar recalled making school uniforms and holiday garments — before surging coronavirus cases forced her into the grim business of body bags. “We used to sew festive …
In virus-hit Lebanon, seamstresses stitch body bags
In a Lebanon textile workshop, Umm Omar recalled making school uniforms and holiday garments — before surging coronavirus cases forced her into the grim business of body bags. “We used to sew festive …
Huawei Appoints Jian Wang as New Huawei Jordan and Lebanon CEO To Support the Local Markets Digital Economy
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, today announced the appointment o …
As Lebanon’s banks struggle to raise capital by 20 percent, a deadline looms
Paralyzed by financial crisis and riven with political risk, a number of Lebanon’s banks are struggling to meet a central bank target to raise their …
As Lebanon’s banks struggle to raise capital, a deadline looms
Paralysed by financial crisis and riven with political risk, a number of Lebanon’s banks are struggling to meet a central bank target to raise their capital defences by 20% by the end of this month.
Israeli air force holds ‘surprise’ drill near Lebanon border
Israeli military exercise comes amid intensified attacks in neighbouring Syria targeting Iranian military assets.
Climate change is upending Lebanon’s booming business of boutique wineries
The autumn chill came late, descending suddenly on Lebanon with the arrival of November. The sun weakened, the fog settled in, electric heaters whirred, and the few grapes still hanging off Sarmad …
First COVID-19 vaccines land in Lebanon under World Bank’s watch
Lebanon received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday with aid from the World Bank, which said it would monitor the inoculation drive to ensure the shots go to those most in need.
First batch of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Lebanon
Lebanon received its first batch of coronavirus vaccines Saturday ahead of a nationwide campaign to start vaccinations in the tiny Mediterranean country, which has seen a sharp …
Lebanon receives first Covid-19 vaccine shipment
The vaccines have been sponsored by the World Bank, as Lebanon struggles with a financial crisis and a devastated healthcare system …