This is Beirut, 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Agriculture Abbas Hajj Hassan highlighted the extensive damage to Lebanon's agricultural sector, estimated at around 70%, based on an aerial study conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to assess the losses. He emphasized that Israeli bombardments have caused significant destruction, ...
Liliane Mokbel, 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Even before rebuilding residential and commercial units, priority will be given to restoring infrastructure as soon as hostilities end. This step is crucial to reestablishing the normal functioning of the social and economic fabric within any community. In this context, the caretaker government led by Najib Mikati, with the support of the World ...
Christiane Tager, 20/11 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Due to the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, freight insurance premiums have surged, adding further pressure on Lebanese trade and, consequently, on consumers. Armed conflicts significantly increase the risks associated with maritime and land transport. Ships and cargo can be targeted or suffer collateral damage from hostilities. ...
Maurice Matta, 20/11 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Economy Tourism Restaurants
Before the war, 60 airlines flew to Beirut; only Middle East Airlines remains today. Flights that once operated at 80-90% capacity now barely reach 20%, especially during peak seasons like Christmas and New Year. Travel to Lebanon has decreased by 80% compared to previous years, largely due to the ongoing conflict. The tourism sector, one of the ...
Liliane Mokbel, 17/11 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Many Lebanese have begun purchasing fruits and vegetables individually, a practice rarely seen in a culture that traditionally favors buying by the kilo. Grocery baskets have shrunk in both quantity and variety. Testimonies from mothers gathered by This is Beirut reveal a shift toward prioritizing legumes, which are more affordable than meat, ...
This Is Beirut, 14/11 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
World Bank Lebanon Economy conflict losses
The World Bank has published on Thursday an initial assessment report of the impact of conflict on Lebanon’s Economy and Key Sectors. According to a new World Bank report, the cost of physical damages and economic losses due to the conflict in Lebanon is estimated at USD 8.5 billion. The Lebanon Interim Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) finds ...
This is Beirut, 20/10 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The 60th edition of SIAL (International Food Exhibition) opened in Paris on Saturday and will run until October 23. Despite Lebanon's challenging circumstances, 32 Lebanese agro-industrial institutions are participating, with 18 represented at the Lebanese pavilion. The caretaker Minister of Industry, Georges Bouchikian, inaugurated the pavilion ...
This is Beirut, 19/10 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Energy Minister Walid Fayad stated on Saturday that the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon is estimated at nearly $440 million in the water and energy sectors, while the losses in the services, education, and health sectors amount to billions of dollars. He specified that the damage to electricity and water networks alone ...
Maurice Matta, 16/10 08:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Economy Al Qard Al Hassan Hezbollah Lebanon
Many legal experts agree on the idea that "the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association is a loophole in Lebanese law." The change in terminology does not alter the legal nature, which means that it is, in essence, a bank under legal reality and cannot be considered a non-profit charity organization, as it identifies itself. Specific circulars about Al-Qard ...
This Is Beirut, 21/02 14:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Civil servants from the Ministries of Labor, Economy and Information will be on strike starting Wednesday in support of their wage demands. They are protesting against the fact that they have been excluded from the allowances that the government plans to grant to certain categories of civil servants. A delegation from the syndicate representing ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-12 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The impact of the Gaza war, including the termination of work permits, has left West Bank Palestinians in a dire financial situation as violence in the West Bank escalates. West Bank Palestinian Ibrahim al-Qiq lost his Israeli job permit after the Gaza war began, plunging him into despair and debt like thousands of others in the Palestinian ...
Nicolas Sbeih, 2023-12-05 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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This column is known for its scathing critiques but is not accustomed to delivering insults. Nevertheless, the expression in the title has a history: During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, his campaign strategist created three slogans, including "It’s the Economy, Stupid" (addressing his rivals), meaning that everything revolves ...