Economics and Policy The number of tourists to Lebanon dropped by 10 percent in the first eight months of 2013 compared to the same period last year, with European visitors topping the list ahead of Arabs for the first time in years. More from The Daily Star Companies and Business Dubai has appointed Essa Kazim, currently chief executive of bourse operator Dubai Financial Market (DFM), as the new governor of the emirate’s tax-free financial zone, state news agency WAM reported. More from Reuters Around two thirds of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia are planning to expand in international markets, a survey found. More from Gulf Business A planned $1 billion Real Madrid-branded resort in Ras al-Khaimah (RAK) has been scrapped after the project organiser defaulted on payments. More from Arabian Business Qatar National Bank (QNB) has signed a 10 year QR1.548bn ($425m)
