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ISG: Lebanon Moves Forward, Lynn el-Hajj Takes Bronze in the 200m

Makram Haddad, 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lynn el-Hajj kept her momentum going in Riyadh. Twenty-four hours after earning Lebanon its first medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games (a bronze in the 100m breaststroke, with a 1:10.90 final after a 1:10.66 heat), the swimmer returned to the pool for the 200m breaststroke and claimed a second bronze. In the final, she touched in 2:33.93, showing ...

ISG : Lynn El-Hajj Wins Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke as Lebanon Launches Its Campaign

Makram Haddad, 10/11 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Around El-Hajj, the head of mission Sami Kablawi, administrator Wissam Cherri, and coach François Ghattas are orchestrating a steady rise in form without deviating from the training plan: arm speed, final underwater phase, wall transitions. The goal is clear: convert the momentum from Paris into sustainable time benchmarks and capitalize in ...

Saudi Women Keep Ancient Dance Alive Behind Closed Doors

This is Beirut, 10/11 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practice belly dancing, an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret. Despite their enthusiasm, none of them would give their real name or show their faces on camera, underlining the stigma and cultural prejudices surrounding the ancient dance. In Arab ...

Belly Dancing: A Quiet Act of Freedom in Riyadh

This is Beirut, 10/11 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Riyadh: In a women-only gym, the beat of drums fills the air. Barefoot and with scarves tied around their hips, Saudi women practice belly dancing away from prying eyes. Once taboo, the dance has become a way for them to reclaim their bodies, boost their confidence, and assert their strength. In a transforming Saudi Arabia, they dance for ...

U17 – Asia: the Broken Dream, a Cruel Ending for Lebanon

Makram Haddad, 05/11 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Mission (almost) accomplished. In the final of the 12th West Asian Football Federation tournament, Lebanon U17 led deep into the home straight before being pegged back and then falling in the shootout. Adnan Madi had shown the way in the 73rd minute, punishing a Saudi goalkeeper error with a clever strike. But in stoppage time, Saudi Arabia ...

Esports Olympics No Longer to Be Held in Saudi Arabia, Says IOC

This is Beirut, 30/10 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia will no longer stage the inaugural Esports Olympics scheduled to be held in 2027, the International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday. The IOC and the Saudi National Olympic Committee "mutually agreed that they will end their cooperation on the Olympic Esports Games", a statement said. The first Esports Games were originally ...

Syria Attracted $28 Bn in Investment Since Assad's Fall

This is Beirut, 29/10 17:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Wednesday his country had managed to secure $28 billion worth of investments in the past 10 months following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government last year. The president cited the figure while speaking in Riyadh at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, where he ...

Lebanese Insurers Approach Syrian Market with Caution

Liliane Mokbel, 29/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese insurance companies have long been active in the Syrian market, establishing a presence decades ago when Hafez al-Assad’s regime opened the door to private sector activity. However, international sanctions forced most to withdraw, as the market became too risky. Today, any move to re-enter Syria is considered premature, according to a ...

Saudi Hosts World's Business Elite with Eyes on Gigaprojects, AI

This is Beirut, 28/10 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia welcomes heads of state and the global business elite at a major investment conference this week as it seeks support for its sprawling "gigaprojects" and sky-high AI ambitions. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, joined by several ministers and more than 150 business leaders, and Syria's interim president are among the guests at the ...

Arab and Muslim Countries Condemn Israel's West Bank Annexation Bills

This is Beirut, 23/10 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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More than a dozen Muslim and Arab states condemned on Thursday a pair of Israeli bills calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, in a joint statement reported by the Saudi state news agency. The 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Turkey, as well as the Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, said they ...

De-dollarization: Enduring Shift or Fleeting Illusion?

Liliane Mokbel, 23/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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De-dollarization — whether an enduring trend or a fleeting declaration — reflects a growing determination among emerging powers to reduce global dependence on the US dollar, long the cornerstone of international trade and finance. The initiative seeks to rebalance a monetary system historically dominated by the greenback and move toward a more ...

Saudi de Facto Ruler to Meet Trump in Washington Next Month

This is Beirut, 21/10 18:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler will meet US President Donald Trump during a three-day visit to Washington next month, a source close to the government told AFP on Tuesday. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will arrive on November 17 and discuss political, economic, and security files with Trump the following day, the source said on condition of ...

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