The one sure thing in life is death. And businesses that survive on such a tragic existence prosper best during wars and catastrophes. Ten years after the civil war, with …
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Most people in the financial community believe it’s unlikely. What scares legitimate foreign investors from doing business in Lebanon is also likely to discourage criminals: unfamiliarity with the country as …
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What is the role of the ministry of emigrants? JOMAA We have organized numerous activities with Lebanese emigrants.We are trying to create a bridge of communication with the emigrantcommunity. But …
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The signing of the trade agreement between Lebanon andthe UAE in May poses serious questions about theprospects of the industrial sector, the objective of the government’strade policy and the challenges …
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A visitor arriving in Lebanon might be impressed by the bustleof construction at the new airport. Estimates indicatethat by completion, the total cost will run upwards of $800million. But not …
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With political and economic issues heading the government’sagenda, it’s hardly surprising that the rights ofthe disabled were put on the back burner. Followingconcerted efforts by advocates, the most that law …
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In the eyes of most spectators, the row hasturned into a complete fiasco for the governmentand has been sorely mishandledby Issam Naaman, the minister of post andtelecommunications. International ratingagency Standard …
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The privatization law was recently passed through parliamentwith a large majority. Although brief and general,the bill is a signal to investors that the political desire forprivatization is there. The next …
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The Syrian-Lebanese free trade agreement was supposed to stimulate trade. Why has it failed to do that? Lebanon’s total imports are down 25%, as are Syria’s. It’s not just a …
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The government of Hoss and the first and second governments of Hariri listed judicial reform as one of their top priorities. The rest is history. I want to add my …