Ici Beyrouth - lebanon

Lebanese Forces Urge Hezbollah to Legalize All Its Institutions

This is Beirut, 04/12 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Central Bank of Lebanon Hezbollah Lebanese Forces Lebanon

The Lebanese Forces (LF) have urged Hezbollah to “incorporate” itself into the state by legalizing all its institutions, particularly the financial entity al-Qard al-Hassan. The institution recently announced the reopening of 16 branches across various regions in Lebanon, just days after a ceasefire was declared on November 27. In a press ...

Joseph Aoun: A Unanimously Respected Leader and a Vote that Doesn't Reflect Reality

This is Beirut, 03/12 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Army Parliament

On November 28, Parliament opted for a package deal that would satisfy the interests of the various parliamentary blocs. All of them? No, because some 47 of the 98 members of Parliament present in the hemicycle opposed the vote, under which the one-year extension of the term of office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Joseph Aoun, was ...

Shepherd Killed in Israeli Strike in Shebaa

This is Beirut, 03/12 19:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon South Lebanon Israel

One person was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Shebaa Farms area on Tuesday afternoon. The raid targeted Jamal Hassan Saab, a shepherd who was in a field, according to the National News Agency. Also on the ground, three Israeli Merkava tanks were spotted on the Bourj el-Malouk–Khiam junction. At the same time, Israeli army vehicles ...

'Moments for Lebanon': An Exhibition in Paris to Support Lebanon

Fabienne Touma, 03/12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

France Lebanon Culture Exhibition

A charitable exhibition titled Moments for Lebanon was organized in Paris by two Lebanese expatriates living in France, Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani. They aimed to combine their love for their homeland with concrete action to support the Lebanese population. The opening took place on November 30 at Lucid Interval, a Parisian art space, ...

Italy Launches €5.4 Million Emergency Aid Projects in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 03/12 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Italy Lebanon Embassy of Italy in Lebanon

Italy has reaffirmed its commitment to Lebanon with the launch of nine humanitarian emergency projects worth €5.4 million, aimed at addressing critical needs stemming from the ongoing humanitarian crisis. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Embassy of Italy in Beirut explained that the initiatives, announced on 18 November, are financed ...

The School Meal Program at the Heart of Discussions Between Halabi and the WFP

This is Beirut, 03/12 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Abbas Halabi Lebanon Israel Education WFP

Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi thanked the World Food Program (WFP) for their support in providing nutritional assistance to schools. Minister Halabi also emphasized Lebanon's commitment to education despite the ongoing conflict. Halabi was speaking on Monday during a meeting with Matthew Hollingworth, the Regional Director of ...

Forbes ME's 30 Under 30: The Minds Behind Tick'It

Vanessa Kallas, 03/12 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Tick’it Lebanon Forbes

Three young visionaries – Cedric, Marc and Ralph – are reshaping Lebanon's event industry. As the driving force behind Tick’it, they are featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, demonstrating that innovation can thrive even in the toughest times.

Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least Ten, US Confirms ‘Ceasefire Holding’

This is Beirut, 03/12 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Israel Hezbollah Ceasefire

The Lebanese Army initiated a heavy deployment in and around the city of Tyre on Tuesday afternoon. This move comes as part of the military’s redeployment efforts in the region, particularly targeting border villages to ensure security amid renewed tensions between Hezbollah and Israel since the ceasefire agreement came into effect. Troops ...

Football – Asia Championship: Lebanon Regains Its Composure Against Saudi Arabia

Makram Haddad, 02/12 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Victory Asia Championship Football

The reaction was in place after the setback against Syria. This Monday, the Lebanese women’s U-18 national team achieved a brilliant 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia, a performance that gives the team hope for the continuation of the Women’s U-18 Asia Championship in West Asia. With goals from Luna Khazem, Lea El Hajj Ali, and two goals from ...

As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee

Bassam Abou Zeid, 02/12 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Ceasefire USA

The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...

Revaluation of Inventories and Fixed Assets: A Strategic Advantage for Businesses

Liliane Mokbel, 02/12 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Economy Industry Commerce Parliament Lebanon

Industrial and commercial business owners are celebrating a major victory. Last Thursday, Parliament passed in a plenary session the bill amending Article 45 of Decree-Law No. 144 of June 12, 1959 (the Income Tax Law). This amendment grants "exceptional authorization" to income taxpayers, allowing them to revalue their inventories and real estate ...

Macron, bin Salman Sign Strategic Partnership

This is Beirut, 02/12 19:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Saudi Arabia France Emmanuel Macron Mohammed bin Salman Lebanon

President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon, where the two leaders called for presidential elections. The French leader arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for a three-day state visit ...

lebanon