In yet another testament to the continuing violence ravaging parts of Iraq, for the second year in a row, the country’s main trade show, dubbed “Rebuild Iraq,” was forced to …
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Cedars, the second biggest-selling cigarette brand in Lebanon, has witnessed a drop in market share since February 2005, with some shop owners reporting a decrease of up to 50% in …
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Beirut was nominated first city in the Middle East for human resources (HR) by FDI Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times Group. Lauded for the standard of its schools …
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Fuelled by the continued influx of Arab nationals and capital, Lebanon’s real estate sector continued to grow in 2004 by an estimated 20%. Solidere had an outstanding year, as the …
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Riyadh Bank Posts 26% Growth in 2004 Profits Riyadh Bank, the second largest Saudi bank, released its 2004 figures featuring a growth of 26% in net income to $533.3 million …
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Despite the uncertainly of the previous month, not to mention the added insult of their Ain Mreisseh showroom being damaged by the Hariri blast, automotive dealers Bassoul-Heneine are bullish about …
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Le Brun, arguably Lebanon’s most prestigious commercial arak, has spent $100,000 on a packaging facelift. The move comes after a swift and effective response last year to a rash of …
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Café’s, shops and restaurants in the Beirut Central District have reported losses of as much as 75% since the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on February 14, as …
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Continuing violence and political turmoil in the wake of the February 14 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri have spurred fears that the instability could have disastrous consequences on …
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Akram Kassatly, owner of Kassatly Chtaura, the man who saw an opportunity for a locally produced alcopop and gave us Buzz, is now focusing on his first love. Investing $1.8 …