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At Dubai Media Summit, Nawaf Salam Outlines Vision for Reform, Sovereignty, and Technological Innovation

This is Beirut, 27/05 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During a visit to the United Arab Emirates to attend the 2025 Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed the core principles shaping the government’s political agenda. At the heart of his message were state sovereignty, institutional reform, and a determined embrace of emerging technologies. In a notable ...

Time to Resettle Palestinians Outside Lebanon

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 27/05 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon has announced a plan to disarm Palestinian refugee camps, a step in the right direction. But disarmament is not enough. Lebanon needs a hard divorce from the Palestinians and their cause and should ask the UN to resettle 174,000 Palestinians, classified as refugees, in a third country. The founding literature of the UN Relief and Works ...

June 15 Set for First Phase of Palestinian Weapons Handover

Bassam Abou Zeid, 27/05 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The first phase of the Palestinian weapons handover in the camps is set to begin on June 15. According to Palestinian sources, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has set both the date and the camps included in this initial phase: Mar Elias, Shatila, and Burj al-Barajneh in Beirut. The PA has also scheduled a second phase for July 1, covering the Jalil ...

President Aoun Meets Raad Amid Arms Handover Tensions

This is Beirut, 26/05 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun received MP Mohammad Raad, the head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Monday, as Lebanon moves forward with its plan to disarm Palestinian camps by mid-June. The issue of weapons and the restoration of full Lebanese sovereignty was at the heart of their meeting, which lasted ...

Salam Vows to Assert State Authority Over Arms

This is Beirut, 26/05 16:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared on Monday that Lebanon will no longer tolerate the presence of weapons outside the state’s control, marking a firm stance on national sovereignty and the rule of law. “We will not remain silent about the existence of any arms outside the authority of the state,” Salam said in an exclusive interview with ...

Israel Reconfigures Northern Border Defenses

This is Beirut, 26/05 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Six months after the November 2024 ceasefire with Lebanon, Israel is adjusting its military deployment along the northern frontier, signaling a shift toward a more routine defensive posture. According to Israeli military radio, the Israeli Army Northern Command has reassigned control of the Lebanese border to the 91st Division, also known as the ...

Salam Launches Economic Recovery Plan and Renews Ties with UAE

This is Beirut, 26/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced Monday that Lebanon has launched an ambitious economic and financial recovery plan, signaling a renewed commitment to structural reform and stronger cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement came during the opening of the UAE-Lebanon Government Knowledge Exchange Forum held at the Grand ...

Salam Awards Theater Legend Rifaat Torbey on Stage

This is Beirut, 26/05 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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For the first time in Lebanon’s political and cultural history, a Prime Minister awarded a medal to an actor on stage, during a live performance. In a landmark moment blending politics and the performing arts, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam presented the Lebanese Order of Merit (Silver Grade) to veteran stage actor Rifaat Torbey on Friday evening, ...

Cabriolet Film Festival 2025 Launches with Bold New Vision and Nationwide Reach

This is Beirut, 26/05 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s beloved Cabriolet Film Festival is back for its 16th edition, launching June 6–8, 2025, with renewed energy and a powerful message: connecting Lebanese regions through the love of cinema. Organized by Laboratoire d’Art, the festival expands beyond Beirut this year, bringing open-air short film screenings to more than a dozen ...

Lebanon Secures Spot Among Arab Billion-Dollar Companies

This is Beirut, 26/05 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Arab world’s economy is undergoing a rapid transformation, fueled by the rise of financial markets and robust growth in the technology, energy and finance sectors. According to data compiled by Forbes Middle East, more than 280 companies across the region now boast a market valuation exceeding $1 billion. At the forefront of this ...

President Aoun Urges UN Aid Shift to Syria, Tackles Arms in Palestinian Camps

This is Beirut, 26/05 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun called on the international community to reconsider its approach to the Syrian refugee crisis, urging the United Nations to focus aid efforts inside Syria rather than in Lebanon. “The United Nations should deliver assistance to displaced persons within their own country, not in Lebanon,” Aoun stated during a meeting on ...

Three Israeli Strikes Hit Brital Area Amid Rising Border Tensions

This is Beirut, 26/05 10:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Three Israeli airstrikes in under 24 hours targeted the outskirts of the town of Brital in the Baalbeck district on Monday, marking a continued escalation in Israeli raids. According to local reports, Israeli reconnaissance drones flew extensively over southern Lebanese villages throughout the day, focusing on border communities in the western ...

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