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The writer Samir Kassir recently published an essay in French titled, “Considerations on the Arab Misfortune,” in which he opened with a laconic phrase: “Is there any need to describe …

The marketplace, like justice, is said to blind, its scales designed to weigh gold rather than contending cases in litigation, let alone rival endeavors to flaunt moral certainties. That’s why …

Provided that their development of assets and deposits continues along the lines of the first nine months, Lebanon’s First National Bank is set to achieve growth in the magnitude of …

ADMIC, operator of the Monoprix and BHV stores in Lebanon, are adding to their retail stable. The company has begun its PR and marketing campaign for the 200,000 square meter …

Oh, how Adam Smith would have shuddered to know that the “invisible hand,” which he described as the guiding force of markets, can be seen most often these days cutting …

Can the Economic Upswing out-survive Another Political Crisis? September was one of the most turbulent months in recent years. Not only was the ministry of finance managing the swap of …

It’s been ten months since President George W. Bush signed the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act (SALSA) of 2003 into law, hoping to pressure Syria into adopting a …

Market in Brief Lebanon’s architecture and interior design sector is in today’s market, worth an estimated $40 to $45 million. It is an industry driven by fierce competition, where projects …

Volatile times bring out the best virtues of proper financial planning. That’s why to ensure that an investment pays off, one must get smart advice on products that meet an …