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Syrians Hope for Economic Recovery After West Lifts Sanctions

This is Beirut, 22/05 14:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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At a currency exchange in Damascus, Anas al-Shammaa is one of many Syrians hopeful that promised relief from Western sanctions will help revive their country's economy after years of war and isolation. "We were totally cut off from the world," said Shammaa, 45, who has been running the exchange shop since 2008. With the lifting of ...

Al-Riyadi Crushes Tadamon: A Spectacular Display to Open the Championship

Makram Haddad, 02/02 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an impressive show of strength, Al-Riyadi Beirut crushed promoted Tadamon Hrajel by a 60-point margin (136-76) in the opening game of the 2024-2025 basketball championship.    The match took place at the Saeb Salam hall in Manara, in front of a large crowd, in the presence of the Vice-President of the Asian Federation and President of the ...

Lebanese Sports Federation Elections Resume in Mixed Climate

Jalal Beaino, 2024-12-29 15:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Olympic elections began early in September with the elections of the skiing and biathlon federation, which resulted in the re-election of Freddy Keyrouz for a second term as head of the federation, following a lopsided electoral “battle.” The elections of the cycling federation, chaired by Misak Najarian, were appealed to the courts, which ...

Mikati Calls for Action to Serve the Public Good at the D-8 Summit in Cairo

This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati took part in the opening session of the 11th Summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) in Cairo on Thursday. In his speech at the opening session, Mikati stressed the need for D-8 member states to “focus on action” in order to work for “the public good.” Mikati arrived in Egypt on Thursday for an official ...

Halabi: Rebuilding Schools Is Costly, Requires Donor Mobilization

This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi emphasized on Tuesday the high costs associated with rebuilding and restoring war-damaged schools across the country. He made this statement during a meeting of the emergency committee responsible for managing the education sector during crises. Some schools were partially or totally destroyed by ...

Will All Educational Institutions Operate Normally After Christmas Vacation?

This is Beirut, 2024-12-05 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Caretaker Education Minister Abbas Halabi stated that schools will reopen their doors after the Christmas and New Year holidays, “provided the situation allows.” This decision was issued amid an administrative educational meeting held on Thursday, during which the state of schools across Lebanon was assessed following the departure of nearly ...

The School Meal Program at the Heart of Discussions Between Halabi and the WFP

This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi thanked the World Food Program (WFP) for their support in providing nutritional assistance to schools.  Minister Halabi also emphasized Lebanon's commitment to education despite the ongoing conflict. Halabi was speaking on Monday during a meeting with Matthew Hollingworth, the Regional Director of ...

Did Lebanon’s Basketball Lose Its Top-Tier Women?

Hala Abdallah, 2024-11-30 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese basketball league had been gearing up for a promising season, fueled by its growing popularity, increased investments and the signing of several high-caliber foreign players. However, the war that escalated last September brought the league to a halt, prompting players to seek opportunities abroad. While much attention has been on ...

Education in Lebanon Faces a Multi-Dimensional Crisis

Hania Ramadan, 2024-11-21 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Education in Lebanon is grappling with a multi-dimensional crisis where students face the risk of dropping out, parents are caught between the hammer of displacement and the anvil of remote learning, which adds to their psychological burdens. Meanwhile, schools have turned into battlegrounds, struggling to sustain the educational process amidst ...

No Solution in Sight for Retired Teachers’ Wages

Maurice Matta, 2024-11-01 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For the second consecutive month, retired teachers in Lebanon have not received any increase in their salaries in Lebanese pounds, which has lost substantial value since the currency's collapse in 2019. Unlike other sectors, retired teachers have not received any salary adjustments, except for a few months under a protocol signed between the ...

Halabi: School Year Kicks Off Next Monday

This is Beirut, 2024-10-29 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi confirmed that “the academic year will start next Monday, November 4.” Halabi said he had discussed all the preparations and the contacts made to move forward with the start of the school year, after meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday. In a statement, he added, “I gave the ...

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