BaselWorld — the world’s most important watch and jewelry show — opened its doors again this year to exhibit the most luxurious and prestigious brands to the pleasure of watch …
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Lebanon has an exasperating array of economic issues which will need to be tackled by the new government that will be formed after the June 7th general elections. Many leaders …
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Yassine Jaber, 58, has been a member of Parliament since 1996 and has held several posts in the Lebanese government. He has served as a former Minister of Economy and …
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Beirut SE (one month) Current Year High: 1,629.74 Current Year Low: 705.56 The BLOM Stock Index tracking share prices on the Beirut Stock Exchange closed the March 27 session at …
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Regional stock market indices Regional currency rates Cairo to build a $2 billion power plant Cairo will be constructing a $2 billion power plant in Ain Sokhna on the Gulf …
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Maroc Telecom (MT) has long held a dominant share of Morocco’s mobile market, but a new entrant will increase competition for the kingdom’s subscribers. On February 4, the National Agency …
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Algeria’s banking reform has been slow but could pick up later this year as the general election approaches. The sector appears to have avoided the worst of the global economic …
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At a time when oil prices are half of what they were a year ago, the retail price of gasoline in Lebanon has been stagnant or climbing. For example, in …
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The economies of Syria and Lebanon have been closely intertwined since before they achieved independence from France in the 1940s. Now, with the two countries having recently opened embassies in …
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Justice should carry no price tag, but anyone who has received an invoice from their lawyer knows that justice is not cheap. In early March the Special Tribunal for Lebanon …