ByTheEast Desk (Lebanon)
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Lebanese banking sector records ‘$4.7 billion’ growth
The “Lebanon Weekly Monitor” of Bank Audi reported that the Lebanese banking sector witnessed a rise in the assets and deposits made by customers...
Uber’s East Africa expansion strategy
East Africa has been placed on Uber roadmap. It’s rich economy per capita is drawing Uber to invest in the country. As a result,...
No more brain drain: Sonatrach’s new leadership team
Brain drain in Alegeria is real. In order to stop and reverse the flow of talent from leaving the country, the CEO of Algeria’s...
Green transport shift in Lebanon has become a necessity
There is a global movement towards green transport sector which focuses particularly on reducing the “privately-owned vehicles” impact on the environment. According to the...
Beekeepers of Yemen and their famous Sidr honey
Beekeepers in Yemen face twin risks: if they are not struck down from the air by air strikes, they have to carefully navigate the...
Economic difficulties puts Iranian President under pressure to perform
Facing increasing economic difficulties, Iran’s lawmakers have given President Hassan Rouhani one month to appear before the parliament in order to answer queries on...
Lebanese exports worth $10 billion lost due to Syrian war
Lebanon’s exports have diminished by $10 billion in the last five years due to the Syrian war, said Caretaker Industry Minister Hussein Hajj Hassan.
Hassan...
A farmer in Lebanon moulds into shape cube watermelons
A farmer is growing cube watermelons in Lebanon. George Haddad grows watermelons in Jezzine of Lebanon which come in cubic shapes. In Haddad’s words:
“There's...
Economic deal between Lebanon and Syria vital to their economies
In efforts aimed at making an economic deal with Syria, which could potentially also see an increase in the footprint of Lebanon’s exports, Raed...
Fake news legislation set to become law in Egypt
Fake news has become a growing menace. With the ever increasing reach of the internet, it is becoming increasingly easier for for those with...