Economics and Policy Numerous Lebanese private institutions announced Tuesday their intention to join Wednesday’s first private sector-led general strike in years. More from The Daily Star Saudi Arabia’s annual economic growth rose to 2.7 per cent in the second quarter after a weaker six months as non-oil expansion remained robust while a decline in the oil sector eased. More from Reuters U.S. President Barack Obama won the backing of key figures in the U.S. Congress, including Republicans, in his call for limited U.S. strikes on Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad for his alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians. More from Reuters Companies and Business The Turkish electricity barge Orhan Bey has successfully connected to the Jiyyeh power plant in Lebanon and started supplying energy. More from The Daily Star The growth in net profits of the 13 largest banks in Lebanon fell to
