It’s a sad testimony to the state of Lebanon’s democracy. Getting elected is more a matter of who you are than what you actually promise to do. The country is …
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Editorial
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$2.7 billion is big money. It’s about 15% of Lebanon’s GDP. Theentire economy takes close to two months to generate that muchoutput. It would have substantially reduced the bloated debt, …
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Globalization is a buzzword in business. While companies inmost countries see it as an opportunity, many in Lebanon seeit as a necessity. With a market of about 4 million ensnared …
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Too often attention is focused on government meddling in theeconomy. At the same time, others call on the state for a fix.But there are companies that are mixing their own …
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It is time to celebrate. After 22 years of occupation in SouthLebanon, Israel pulled out quickly and quietly, leaving thecountry with a sense of relief and a brighter picture for …
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EXECUTIVE is always on the prowl for companies that will open theirdoors – and their books. Not easy in Lebanon. It took us sixmonths to break into Obegi and get …
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When EXECUTIVE selects a company to write about, it indicates that the business has achieved some level of success, regardless of whether it is raking in the profits or experiencing …
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Despite the hype for the year 2000, this will be a sobering year forLebanon. Now at an important crossroads, the country must decidewhich path leads to a brighter future. In …