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...
Lebanon’s economy could add “one-billion-dollar” cannabis industry
Lebanon’s economy meets McKinsey’s vision as the latter listed out a range of recommendations that touches upon the creation of a wealth management and...
Lebanon in the grip of largest hacking attacks
According to the reports coming from the Lebanese media, who said to have cited “security officials”, Lebanon recently faced hacking attacks which could be...
Creative Lebanon Center promotes cultural heritage of Lebanon
The Creative Lebanon Center was launched in a joint venture. The event was organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, in short UNIDO,...
China pledges $20 billion in financial aid to the Middle East
On Tuesday, as part of China’s strategic foreign policy objective which also fits well in it Belt and Road project, Chinese President Xi Jinping...
Strait of Hormuz: Its strategic importance for sea-borne oil
The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic artery which links producers of crude oil from the Middle East to markets in the Asia Pacific region,...
Doha’s charm offensive boosts U.S. Qatar relations
In start contrast to U.S. Qatar relations a year ago, there was much bonhomie on display as members of the U.S. Congress and officials...
Syrian markets, an opportunity for Lebanese construction material sector
Lebanese construction material sector is facing 40% reduction in demand for their product. The said sector is going through a struggle, said the exhibitors...
AIIB approves Lebanon’s membership application
In the most recent development, Lebanon finds place in the “Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank”, as a new “prospective” AIIB member.
The membership application given by...
IMF advises Lebanon on debt sustainability
IMF Executive board informed that in order to improve the public debts’ sustainability scenario, Lebanon will immediately require a “fiscal adjustment” which is “substantial”...