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Lebanon Sees Modest Summer Travel Rebound

This is Beirut, 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon's travel industry is experiencing a cautious recovery this summer, with Beirut International Airport (BIA) showing signs of revived activity since early July, according to Jean Abboud, president of the Lebanese Travel Agencies Association. Speaking on Friday, Abboud noted a noticeable uptick in both flight numbers and passenger traffic. ...

Lebanon: Exports on the Rise, Trade Deficit Worsens

Liliane Mokbel, 19/07 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to data from the Higher Council of Customs, Lebanese exports rose by 21% between January and May 2025, reaching 1.5 billion dollars compared to 1.2 billion a year earlier. This increase reflects renewed competitiveness for “Made in Lebanon” products, which are seen as better suited to local purchasing power and more reliable in ...

Numbeo: Lebanon Among Arab Countries Most Affected by Food Prices

This is Beirut, 09/07 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon ranks among the Arab countries most affected by skyrocketing food prices, according to a new cost-of-living index published by global data platform Numbeo. In a nation still gripped by a severe and prolonged economic crisis, securing basic nutrition has become a daily struggle for much of the population. To meet the minimum nutritional ...

UAE and Syria Renew Ties as Presidents Meet in Abu Dhabi

This is Beirut, 07/07 22:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Abu Dhabi on Monday for a working visit. During their meeting at Al Shati Palace, the two leaders discussed the strong ties between their countries and explored ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in economic development, ...

Bahrain Set to Reopen Embassy in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 02/07 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Bahraini Ambassador to Lebanon Waheed Mubarak Sayyar informed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday that Bahrain is preparing to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador in the near future. During a meeting held at the Grand Serail, Sayyar reaffirmed his country’s support for Lebanon’s recovery efforts and the ...

Brief Surge Lifts Airline Stocks Amid Geopolitical Relief

Liliane Mokbel, 26/06 08:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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European markets opened slightly higher on Wednesday, hovering between caution and relief following the announcement of a fragile truce between Israel and Iran. In early trading, Paris was up 0.17%, Frankfurt 0.20%, London 0.16%, and Milan 0.34%. The previous day, attention had shifted to the aviation sector, buoyed by hopes of easing ...

Man City Hit Six to Reach Club World Cup Last 16

This is Beirut, 23/06 21:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1. Juventus proved too strong for Wydad Casablanca while Red Bull Salzburg and Al Hilal drew 0-0 as the second round of group games at the tournament came to a ...

UAE, KSA, Egypt Top Arab FDI in 2024 as Lebanon Ranks 6th

This is Beirut, 23/06 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Egypt topped the list of Arab countries attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Lebanon made notable progress, climbing to 6th place in the regional ...

Emirates to Resume Flights to and from Lebanon Starting Monday

This is Beirut, 21/06 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Emirates will resume operating flights to and from Lebanon, according to information obtained by This is Beirut from the Ministry of Transport. LBCI confirmed that the resumption will start on Monday, June 23. Gulf airlines canceled several flights starting Friday, June 13, 2025, to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Syria. The day after ...

US Bases in the Middle East

This is Beirut, 19/06 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The United States has thousands of troops deployed on bases across the Middle East, a region in which Washington's forces have carried out repeated military operations in recent decades. Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign against Iran last week, and US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing whether to join Israel in the ...

UAE Tops List of Most Expensive Arab Countries and Lebanon Ranks 9th

This is Beirut, 16/06 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to recent figures published by the Numbeo platform, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was ranked as the most expensive Arab country in terms of cost of living, with an index score of 54.1. The index uses New York City, set at a baseline of 100, as a reference point to show how expensive it is to live in other countries compared to the ...

Monsoon-Loving Indian Expats Chase Rain in UAE Desert

This is Beirut, 11/06 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tracking the rare summer showers in the desert of the United Arab Emirates is the mission Mohammed Sajjad took on after leaving his native India in the middle of the monsoon season to settle in this arid Gulf country.

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