This is Beirut, 24/04 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport MEA Lebanon
As Lebanon braces for a much-needed return to normalcy, one of the country's busiest gateways—Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport—is undergoing a wave of improvements to accommodate the anticipated influx of tourists and returning expatriates. According to an article in the daily Nidaa al-Watan, published Thursday, recent changes are ...
This is Beirut, 23/04 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Despite widespread speculation about a weakening of Hezbollah’s military presence, the group remains active in southern Lebanon and is working to rebuild its military infrastructure, according to a report published by the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth. Since the start of the ceasefire on November 27, 2024, Israeli operations in Lebanon have ...
This is Beirut, 16/04 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
MEA Beirut International Airport Nawaf Salam Fayez Rasamni Mohammad El Hout
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam launched the airport road rehabilitation project on Wednesday, describing the road as “the first impression visitors get upon arriving in Lebanon.” He also praised Middle East Airlines (MEA), saying, “MEA carries Lebanon’s beautiful image abroad and is as important as our embassies. It is a living proof of ...
This is Beirut, 15/04 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport Lebanese Army France Donation
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Tuesday the arrival of a new shipment of military equipment donated by France, underscoring continued international backing for Lebanon’s army amid ongoing economic hardship and security threats. In an official statement, the LAF confirmed that a French military aircraft landed at Beirut–Rafic ...
This is Beirut, 14/04 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport Banks Beirut Port
In an interview with Al-Anbaa newspaper, Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny affirmed that the security of Beirut International Airport (BIA) is a national priority, emphasizing that all current security measures are managed exclusively by the competent Lebanese authorities. He stated that this commitment is reflected in ...
This is Beirut, 11/04 12:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut International Airport Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah
Barely installed, already in flames. The banners bearing the slogan “A New Era for Lebanon,” unveiled on Thursday along the road leading to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, survived only a few hours. By Friday morning, photos circulating on social media showed the signs reduced to ashes—targets of a deliberate act of ...
This is Beirut, 10/04 12:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Passenger traffic at Beirut International Airport (BIA) saw a slight decrease in the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 1,254,550 passengers, representing a 1.42% drop compared to the same period in 2024, when the airport recorded 1,272,625 travelers. However, there was a positive trend in arrivals, which increased compared to last year. The ...
This is Beirut, 01/04 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport Hezbollah Rasamny
Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, has stated that Beirut International Airport remains fully secure. In an interview with Al-Hadath media, Rasamny underscored the Lebanese government’s commitment to shielding the airport from political and security-related disruptions, ensuring its continuous and smooth ...
Youssef Diab, 27/02 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As promised by President Joseph Aoun, the attack on a UNIFIL patrol on the airport road and the burning of one of its vehicles "will not go unpunished." Security and judicial investigations have been launched, and seven individuals have been detained in connection with the incident. Some of the detainees also assaulted Lebanese Army officers and ...
This is Beirut, 24/02 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Banks Beirut International Airport Central Bank of Lebanon Index
The Beirut Traders Association – Fransabank Retail Trade Index for the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4-2024) recorded a value of 31.37, indicating a modest recovery in commercial activity, accompanied by cautious optimism about short-term improvements. In contrast, the index for the third quarter of 2024 had reached 35.06, reflecting a continued ...
This is Beirut, 23/02 16:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Under a sky crisscrossed by Israeli military aircraft and Lebanese Army helicopters, the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and former head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council Hashem Safieddine took place, nearly five months after their deaths in Israeli airstrikes. Tens of thousands of people poured into the capital to ...
Maroun Chahine, 22/02 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah funerals
Lebanon's sole airport will suspend all flights on Sunday, February 23, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM during the funeral of Hezbollah’s former Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, according to a statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation at Beirut International Airport (BIA). Beirut’s airport has served not only as a transit hub for ...