‘Ammonium nitrate entered Lebanon in 2013, seven years before Diab came to office’ Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan telephoned Diab to express his solidarity, speaking on behalf of …
Why Lebanon’s real estate sector is bucking the economic malaise
Real estate is the only economic sector in Lebanon that has shown growth in the first few months of 2020 The figures come as the real estate sector’s shares controlled 52.47 percent of BSE’s total …
Lebanon’s Economy Is in Tatters, and Financial Aid Is Not Forthcoming without Reform
The Lebanese are in complete denial as they sink, and there isn’t even the music.” 1 Lebanon’s economy faces an “arduous and prolonged depression,” according to the World Bank. 2 The government is in …
Lebanon Caught Between Real Change and Old Power Brokers
Hariri denied he was bypassing the president in assembling the Council of Ministers, the executive body of Lebanon which is presided over by the prime minister and is traditionally comprised of an …
Beirut explosion: Lebanon’s investigation on edge following political backlash
Khalil, the former finance minister, is a close aide to Parliament Speaker … The Hariri-led Future Movement also accused the investigation of targeting the Sunni Muslim sect. Under Lebanon’s fragile …
Unlike Deteriorating Economy, Smuggling Operations from Lebanon to Syria On The Rise
Smuggling occurs in both directions, but smuggling from Lebanon to Syria has become more common with deteriorating economic conditions in the two countries and the sanctions imposed on Syria. Since …
I was sold out to a Lebanese for two years – Lady shares her slave-like experience in Lebanon
Faustina Kobina lived in Lebanon for almost two years, worked as a house help but was never paid in that period.
Beirut blast: Sharjah foundation pledges Dh8.7m to rebuild 142-year-old hospital in Lebanon
Standing only 900 metres from the epicentre of the Port Beirut blast, St George Hospital became non-operational for the first time since its establishment in 1878.
Shop Lebanon campaign offers aid for businesses
A “Save Lebanon, Buy Local” campaign has been launched this month to assist Lebanon businesses. The program was put together by the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Gillott Home …
Lebanon, Mo. company pays for staff to become substitute teachers to help with shortage
Schools across the Ozarks are struggling to find enough substitute teachers. Now, a business in Lebanon is stepping up to help its local district. “I’m the type of person, if I see a need, I want to …