Former finance minister Fouad Siniora has been involved in the shaping of the country’s economic policies for the past 12 years as cabinet member and key right hand man of …
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The massive explosion that ripped through former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri’s motorcade also damaged the nearby Phoenicia Intercontinental, arguably the jewel in Lebanon’s post-war tourist sector. On the day …
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Running a mobile telecommunications network in Lebanon has in recent years presented itself as profound challenge, not only in terms of achieving operational excellence but also as quest demanding ultimate …
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E: Byblos Bank today is very active in addressing new markets. What are the most important developments and what are the reasons behind them? Three years ago, the bank set …
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Ghazi Yussuf: Head of the Higher Privatization Council up until the resignation of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri E: Is there a realistic chance for the privatization of cellular assets in …
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Georges Abou Jawdeh: President, Lebanese Canadian Bank E: After encouraging developments on the interest rate front, Banque du Liban has once again adjusted the rates upwards. In such an environment, …
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E: What is the core requirement for a financial company to be successful in Beirut? In general, for a financial company to be successful, it has to be focused on …
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Ziad Maalouf: Senior Vice President of MENA Capital SAL E: Would the Lebanese financial industry benefit from a more stringent regulatory environment? Do you see any realistic opportunities for a …
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E: Is insurance awareness growing in Lebanon? Definitely; for several reasons. The first boost was the introduction of compulsory insurance for expatriates working in Lebanon. Before, there had been many …
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Walid Genadry: Head of the ministry of economy & trade’s Insurance Control Commission (ICC) E: The supervision of sector companies and implementation of a fair regulatory framework are crucial for …