“We can’t keep the blinds open” said Fadi Khoury, chairman of the once magnificent St. Georges Hotel. “They will be able to see me and I can’t risk that.” After …
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With the number of tourists entering Lebanon reaching an all-time high, business has been booming for Beirut’s retailers and restaurants this summer. Cafés and eateries in the Beirut Central District …
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Islamic banking products continue to rise in market appeal, with international and regional banks working to meet demand. The latest Sharia-compliant financial tool to be made available to Lebanese and …
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Lebanon has untapped potential to serve Italian furniture makers as a manufacturing base for medium-range lines for the Middle East market. Paying a visit to Lebanon, the president of the …
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The recent visit to Lebanon by Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi produced little in the way of progress on three pressing economic issues: the fate of $500 million deposited by …
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The creation of a viable social security net in Lebanon inched a step forward as the cabinet adopted a plan for a national pension project, under which retirees would receive …
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From August 3 to 17, the main artery leading to the Murr Tower from Sanayeh and the Hamra district, Spears Street, was closed. As a consequence, many shops were forced …
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Among the newcomers to win in the recent elections, Ghinwa Jalloul, 38, is just one of ~three female members of parliament. Running on Rafic Hariri’s ticket, she beat out prime …
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The recession is making itself felt in the number of new businesses starting up and capital investments. According to the latest statistics published by the ministry of industry, the number …
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For sale: one national airline carrier that has lost $360 million in the last four years. Doesn’t make for a very appealing advert. Could there possibly be any takers if …