The cliché of private banking is that it takes place in such rarefied locations such as the Bahnhofstrasse in Geneva and in shielded villas with simultaneous vistas of Lac Leman …
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On the eve of World War II, Churchill spoke of there having been enough “jaw, jaw”. Now was the time for “war, war”. He was talking about the failed policy …
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On several days last month, airlines had no seats left to sell on flights from Saudi Arabia to the Sharjah and Dubai airports. The surprise shortage was caused neither by …
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There’s a 1958, silver-blue Mercedes 190SL convertible in town, and it’s turning heads. In a country where new, shiny and expensive can be a brash entrée into the smart set, …
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Lebanese car buyer – especially the one interested in purchasing a new car – is a bit more nuanced than some may think. In fact, while it may seem as …
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Slightly over two years after effectively beginning to implement mandatory motor insurance, the number of motor vehicles with Third-Party-Liability (TPL) coverage against bodily injury claims has risen to levels drastically …
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Take a drive along any of the main highways out of Beirut and it quickly becomes apparent that the Lebanese love, and have always loved, the muscle, sleek lines, reliability …
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Until the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in February, Lebanon’s 33 new car dealers had been enjoying something of a sweet ride, despite their persistent complaints of high …
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Consider this. The cigar shop at Beirut International Airport sells the largest volume (100,000 boxes per year) at arguably the best value anywhere in the world, while its VIP cigar …
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When one thinks of luxury goods, it could be argued that no commodity comes to mind quicker than diamonds. This is especially good news for Lebanon, which, historically, has a …