SOLIDERE The general investor sentiment toward the Lebanese GDRs remains unchanged with local and foreign investors waiting for the upcoming elections for an efficient macroeconomic policy. Solidere’s GDR rose 15.28% …
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According to a recent report, poverty is on the rise inLebanon. What is the World Bank doing to addressthat issue? PRASAD: Poverty alleviation is the fundamental driving orientationof the bank, …
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Lebanon may have its first incubator.Netakeoff is a launching pad forentrepreneurs who have innovative ideasbut lack the financial means and supportto realize their brainchild. The company isdedicated to the development …
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• Some signs of moderation are evident in recent economic data, andinflation remains virtually absent. That’s unlikely to stay the FederalReserve’s hand, however. Policymakers are concerned about theunderlying strength of …
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Sales of life premiums grew by just 6%last year, from $74,778,669 to$79,272,469, according to the LebaneseInsurance Companies Association (ACAL).“The slowdown in growth is more related tolife insurance policies sold as …
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The government has increased taxes, but better collection is what’s needed. As the government struggles to find new sources of income, many have called on the government for serious action. …
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Centuries ago, Phoenicians set sail from these shoresfor destinations as far away as the Atlantic coast ofAfrica or even, some speculate, America. Today,despite formidable obstacles, a small group of Lebanesesailors …
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The Lebanese palate may be softening. Not longago, if you wanted something raw, kiba nai, rawlamb meat, was the meal of choice. Now the subtlerJapanese dish of sushi – raw …
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Microsoft’s much-awaited Windows2000 has finally made its worldwidelaunch. The new product comes inthree packages, Professional, Server, andAdvanced Server (see table). The newoperating system is an upgrade toWindows NT rather than …