The four-year build up to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) going live is nearly over, with just eight weeks left until financial institutions have to be compliant. But …
Paul Cochrane
Paul Cochrane
Paul Cochrane is an independent journalist covering the Middle East and Africa. He lived in Bilad Al Sham (Cyprus, Palestine and Lebanon) for 24 years, mainly in Beirut. He is also the co-director of a documentary on the political-economy of water in Lebanon, “We Made Every Living Thing from Water”
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“In 2014, [we will] conduct a series of training courses for our member companies. Having strong and growing skills is the key for the success of our member companies” “We …
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“We are playing on a different battle field from the Chinese brands. I am not sure they will be able to make inroads, as the Korean brands will not let …
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Executive met with Samir Homsi, president of the Automobile Importers Association (AIA), to discuss how dealers are surviving in the current economic climate and the overall downward shift in the …
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With over 1.3 million registered cars, plus thousands of unregistered vehicles as well as a significant number of Syrian cars, Lebanon’s roads are seriously congested, especially in Beirut. With no …
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For consumers, 2013 may go down as one of the best years to have bought a car, with dealerships touting offers galore, from free registration and buy-back schemes, to $300 …
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Falafel Games is behind one of the most popular online games in Arabic, Knights of Glory, with around half a million members. On its website, the firm states its aim …
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The consequences of China’s economic interests in the Middle East and North Africa involve a layer of investments on political and security levels. One such cost is in securing the …
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The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as China’s gateway to the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The action is focused on Dubai, where there are an estimated 200,000 Chinese …
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Chinese firms have been investing in blue chip companies, snapping up high-end real estate and logistics firms around the world. Shanghai International bought American meat company Smithfield for $4.7 billion …