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Last month saw two major local cement producers, Holcim Lebanon and Cimenterie Nationale, both acquire an ISO 14001 accreditation – the International Standard Organization’s guideline for environmental management tools – …

Lebanon’s largest public hospital, the very modern $150 million, 544-bed Beirut Government University Hospital in Bir Hassan, has opened its doors and hopes to be self-sufficient within three years. However, …

Until recently, the Damascus Road was one of the last reminders of the Lebanese Civil War and its buildings, pockmarked by bullet holes, a favorite subject for camera crazy tourists. …

Walid Genadry: Head of the ministry of economy & trade’s Insurance Control Commission (ICC) E: The supervision of sector companies and implementation of a fair regulatory framework are crucial for …

E: Is insurance awareness growing in Lebanon? Definitely; for several reasons. The first boost was the introduction of compulsory insurance for expatriates working in Lebanon. Before, there had been many …

For the Lebanese insurance industry, 2004 was a year of measured improvement accentuated by several highpoints. Visibility and transparency, regional interaction and regional opportunities, the legislative framework, and a healthier …

Ziad Maalouf: Senior Vice President of MENA Capital SAL E: Would the Lebanese financial industry benefit from a more stringent regulatory environment? Do you see any realistic opportunities for a …

When we asked a random sample of people their opinion on customer service in Lebanon, we routinely received the same answer: “What customer service? Ha! MAFEE customer service in Lebanon.” …

E: What is the core requirement for a financial company to be successful in Beirut? In general, for a financial company to be successful, it has to be focused on …

Georges Abou Jawdeh: President, Lebanese Canadian Bank E: After encouraging developments on the interest rate front, Banque du Liban has once again adjusted the rates upwards. In such an environment, …