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Lebanon’s Central Bank forecast steady GDP growth amid continue Syrian strife and foundering local tourism sector
Monday, 17 June 2013 09:28
Lebanon’s Central Bank forecast steady GDP growth
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Lebanon’s Central Bank forecast steady GDP growth amid continue Syrian strife and foundering local tourism sector

The Banque du Liban has projected real GDP growth in Lebanon at between 2 percent and 4 percent in 2013 amid an economy stalled by the continuing strife in neighboring Syria and the depressed tourism sector caused by the resulting security worries.

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Founder of Lebanon's Nawaya Network NGO wins King Abdullah Award and $50,000 Grant
Sunday, 09 June 2013 17:39
Nawaya Network NGO wins King Abdullah Award and $50,000 Grant
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Founder of Lebanon's Nawaya Network NGO wins King Abdullah Award and $50,000 Grant

Zeina Saab, the Lebanese-American founder of The Nawaya Network, has won the King Abdullah Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement (KAAYIA). She was presented with the award by King Abdullah of Jordan at the Dead Sea during the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum held in Jordan.

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Consumer Confidence in Lebanon at Near Summer Low
Monday, 15 April 2013 12:51
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Consumer Confidence in Lebanon at Near Summer Low

After consumer confidence in the economy hit a near all-time low this summer as Lebanon entered a recession, 2012 wrapped up with confidence near the earlier low after a brief fall rebound.

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Crepes with a Side of Corporate Responsibility
Friday, 22 March 2013 14:04
Crepes with a side of corporate responsibility
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Crepes with a side of corporate responsibility

The concept of corporate social responsibility has been gaining traction in the Lebanese economy – with an increasing number of companies embracing the idea that they can profit from doing good while doing business.

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Politics in Lebanon: Current Political Overview of Lebanon
Thursday, 13 September 2012 12:12
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Politics in Lebanon: Political Analysis of Lebanon

Writing about politics always bears the difficulty of where to start. Regarding the Lebanese Arab Republic, the dilemma is more extreme. The questions that arise are where to begin, what to write in the middle and how to end.

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Economy of Lebanon: Economic Freedom 2013
Thursday, 31 January 2013 10:28
Economy of Lebanon: Economic Freedom 2013
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Economy of Lebanon: Economic Freedom 2013

American think-tank report, The Heritage Foundation 2013 Index of Economic Freedom rated the Levant at 91st in terms of economic freedoms, out of the 177 countries included in this year’s report.

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Economy of Lebanon: An Inquiry into Lebanon’s Economic Miracle
Monday, 17 September 2012 07:52
Lebanese economy: Economic miracle of Lebanon
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Economy of Lebanon: An Inquiry into Lebanon's Economic Miracle

Thanks to its resilient, well-educated people, Lebanon has managed to buck numerous regional crises. The country's economic profile, however, might soon have to be rewritten.

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Joe Faddoul, Chairman of BML Istisharat Leader in Banking, Insurance and ERP Software Products in Lebanon

Joe Faddoul, Chairman of BML Istisharat

Joe Faddoul describes BML Istisharat as a boutique IT company which products can smoothly run in London, Mauritania, Kuala Lumpur as well as in Paris. The banking, insurance and ERP products of BML Istisharat run in many languages, too. Mr. Faddoul says that adaptation and flexibility are the keys for the success a business like BML Istisharat.

H.E. Nicolas Nahas, Minister of Economy and Trade of Lebanon Lebanese Economy in 2012: Balance of Payments, Prices, Trade and Exports

H.E. Nicolas Nahas, Minister of Economy and Trade of Lebanon

The current Lebanese government is trying to disassociate Lebanon from the regional conflicts and bring stability to the coutry in order to foster growth. Either way, Lebanese economy is different from the other economies, therefore it has to be analyzed in a different way. H.E. Nicolas Nahas thinks Lebanon has an interesting potential in long-term export.

H.E. Riad Salameh, Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon Lebanese Monetary Policy 2012: Central Bank to Keep Stable Currency

H.E. Riad Salameh, Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon

Exlusive interview with the Governor of Banque du Liban (Central Bank of Lebanon) about the monetary policy and vision for 2012.

Saad Azhari, Chairman and GM of Blom Bank "Lebanese Banking Sector is Extremely Liquid," says Blom Bank

Saad Azhari, Chairman and GM of Blom Bank

Despite the regional situation, banking sector in Lebanon performed well in 2011. 2012 started off very well for the banking sector in Lebanon; the banks are growing, says Mr. Azhari. Blom Bank enjoys the best return on equity, the best return on asset, the lowest cost to income etc. Blom Bank has recently received an award Best Bank in Lebanon for 2012.