It is the sleepy, forgotten neighborhood of overdeveloped East Beirut where, until recently, Achrafieh, Saifi and Gemmayze have been having all the fun and attracting all the attention. But in …
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The high interest historically paid out by Lebanese banks on deposits in Lebanese lira (LL) made the country an attractive location for stashing cash. At its peak, near the …
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If Muwaffak Bibi is in charge of your money, then you’re sitting on at least $25 million. The regional head of Citi Private Bank recently sat down with Executive to …
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Beirut has the unique ability to bend, shape and mold brand identity to fit its flamboyant clientele. When Hermes opened it doors in Beirut Souks, the brand’s tradition and timelessness …
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Labeling this region as the “Middle East” or the lesser used “Near East,” is standard practice in the West, but the region can equally be called “West Asia,” the opposite …
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Ever since the Porsche Cayenne debuted in 2003, it has faced a tough question: how to hold its niche in the luxury SUV market without jeopardizing the character of the …
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I was born a collector,” says Abdo Ayoub, the man who has put together the world’s largest collection of Lebanese Lira notes. Since 1985 the former Sleep Comfort co-owner has …
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With more than 60 of them jostling for market share, one would expect Lebanese banks to use every trick in the book to lure in customers — including attractive …
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2010 net profits and growth First half 2010 financials from Lebanon’s Alpha Banks Lebanese alpha banks continued to gain profits and assets in the first half of 2010 with Bank …
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Aid is big business. The wealthy donor governments that belong to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development together give around $120 billion annually. In addition to the United Nations, …