Solidere In the last week of March, peace prospects werepushed forward after the announcement of anAmerican-Syrian summit in Geneva on the26th. Investors hoped that the advancement ofthe peace talks would …
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How likely is Lebanon to default on itsloans? More than you might think,says US magazine Institutional Investor. Inits semi-annual survey of the creditworthinessof 145 countries, it ranked Lebanon 73rdworldwide and …
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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 …
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The resumption of talks betweenIsrael, Syria, and Lebanon is generatinghopes that a peace agreementcould be reached this year. Such adevelopment would enhance regional stability,reduce the degree of risk perceived byforeign …
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The opening of Ericsson’s regional office in Beirut is a rare andwelcome development, since pessimism clouds Lebanon’s outlook.Nael Salah, vice president and general manager ofEricsson Middle East, talks to EXECUTIVE …