The deep, single boom announces a symphony of staccato gunfire, and the calm spring morning in Syria’s eastern mountains descends into chaos. Two rag-tag groups of Syrian Army defectors, part …
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Hello again, Mr. Moto After 2011’s less robust showing in terms of new car sales — a major economic indicator of consumer confidence — automobiles are again flying off the …
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Hyperactivity around the Hippodrome Solidere, the largest real estate developer in the country, and Minister of Culture Gaby Layoun are getting an earful of objection regarding a decision to dismantle …
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“The idea that ‘drill, baby, drill’ can cure our jobs deficit is basically a joke.” “We call on banks to continue stimulating growth in their deposits, even at the expense …
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Stock indices continue their upward trend this year despite investor skepticism, with global fundamentals remaining weak as March came to a close. Last month markets were wavering between signs of …
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M1 upping the stake in Sainsbury’s Investment fund M1 group, owned by Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his brother, Taha, raised its share to just over 3 percent in J …
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Still searching for power Yet another plan to resolve Lebanon’s chronic electricity shortage is on the ropes, thanks to political squabbling. While visiting Lebanon late last month, Georgian Prime Minister …
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Bentley boom Luxury car manufacturer Bentley is looking to capitalize on its success in the Middle East in 2011 by investing up to $9 million in the next six months …
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Lodging industry grappling for visitors For the first time since 2007, Lebanese hotels and furnished apartments experienced a slump in occupants and revenue for 2011, according to the Ministry of …
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“It is our intention to vote against the deal unless the merger terms for Xstrata shareholders are materially improved.” “In a regional world marked with political uncertainties and a global …