Lebanon’s industrialists have a cordial, even respectful, relationship with the nation’s bankers, but they could never be considered bosom buddies. Not only have trade, tourism and real estate had an …
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On May 31, Lebanon’s parliament agreed to a 17-month extension of its own mandate. The decision was clearly unpopular with some Lebanese — as MPs were on their way to …
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Whether the title is general manager or chief executive, or the role is niche player or regional rover, the best way to dress for survival as an insurance company in …
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Insurance often does not have the most sterling of reputations as a career or a mindset — even among insurance professionals. When an up-market British insurance broker last February wrote …
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When economic times are tough for Lebanese companies, insurers get singed. Less international trade means fewer cargo insurance contracts. Less hiring means fewer premiums invested in employee needs. Fewer overland …
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If you are lucky enough to be able to wander around Qatari households, in every seventh you will find a millionaire — at least that’s what the 2013 Global Wealth …
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Lebanese industries face stiff competition in their main market, the Gulf. Their competitors, Gulf companies themselves, have the advantage of proximity to the marketplace and lower manufacturing costs. Therefore it …
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The United States has regained the title of the world’s most economically competitive nation, the latest global rankings publication by Swiss business school IMD show. The United Arab Emirates made …
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Despite the government’s official policy, Lebanon has never been truly dissociated from the Syria conflict. However, until late the involvement of Lebanon’s divergent factions across the border has been covert, …