The government demonstrated its creativeinclinations, or that its feet arenot entirely on the ground, when itlaunched five-year interest-free T-billsgeared towards the Lebanese expatriatecommunity. What an altruistic lot thoseemigrants must be. …
-
-
-
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, …
-
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 …
-
• 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 …
-
-
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 …
-
Hand-woven carpets are likened to works of art. Collectorswill pay large sums of money to own valuableantique pieces. None are more desired thanPersian and Caucasian carpets. Persian carpets are identified …
-
Discussing Lebanon’s ‘backward state’ makes forinteresting conversation. And while pointing fingersat the government is not altogether unfounded,it is, well, typically Lebanese. It’s also ineffective. Thecountry would gain much more if …
-
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. …