This is Beirut 14/05 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s absence from the recent MBS’ Riyadh summit with U.S. President Donald Trump should not go unnoticed — or unchallenged. It is not merely a missed diplomatic engagement; it is a glaring symptom of our national paralysis. We must raise this question loud and clear: why was Lebanon not invited? The answer lies, yet again, ...
Chelsea Al Arif 14/05 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As of tonight, two dominant electoral lists have emerged. The first is “Qalb Zahle” (The Heart of Zahle), spearheaded by Salim Ghazale and supported by the Lebanese Forces (LF). The second, “Zahle Rou’ya wa Qarar” (Zahle: Vision and Decision), is led by current municipal head Assaad Zgheib and backed by MP Michel Daher, the Kataeb party, ...
This is Beirut 14/05 19:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Council of Minsiters Paul Morcos Ahmad Hajjar North Lebanon UNIFIL Lebanon Ramzi Nohra
In a series of wide-ranging decisions on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers appointed Mohammed Kabbani as the new head of the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), marking a key shift in the leadership of one of the country’s most pivotal public institutions. During the session chaired by President Joseph Aoun in Baabda’s ...
This is Beirut 14/05 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Ahmad Hajjar Council of Ministers North Lebanon Tripoli Ramzi Nohra
The Cabinet has relieved the Governor of North Lebanon, Ramzi Nohra, of his duties. Nohra has been placed at the disposal of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, confirmed following the government meeting. Earlier, Interior Minister Ahmed Hajjar announced that the vote-counting process for the recent Tripoli ...
Christiane Tager 14/05 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rewind to July 2023: French logistics giant CMA CGM, through its subsidiary Merit-Colis Privé, was awarded the postal services tender launched by Lebanon’s Ministry of Telecommunications. It seemed like a turning point for the beleaguered sector: $12.8 million in promised investments, $6 million in guaranteed annual revenues for the state and a ...
This is Beirut 14/05 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon North Ehden Culture Music
Ehdeniyat International Festival will celebrate its 21st edition in July, showcasing a diverse lineup of Lebanese and Arab artists through six captivating concerts from July 17 to August 3. The program includes Guy Manoukian, Abeer Nehme, Adam, Kadim El Sahir, Al Shami and Dancing Moon III, offering a varied musical experience blending magic, ...
This is Beirut 14/05 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Banks Central Bank of Lebanon Lebanon Karim Souhaid Ibrahim Kanaan
Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid took part in a session of the subcommittee of the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee on Wednesday, where deliberations centered on the government’s proposed bank restructuring law. The meeting was held in the presence of Committee Chairman MP Ibrahim Kanaan, Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber and other ...
Liliane Mokbel 14/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Cyprus Economy Medical Healthcare
Hôtel-Dieu de France (HDF), Lebanon’s premier university hospital, is expanding to Limassol, Cyprus, with an ambitious project that will feature a state-of-the-art medical center and a faculty of medicine affiliated with Saint Joseph University (USJ). This strategic initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for specialized healthcare ...
This is Beirut 14/05 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
European Union Lebanon Internal Security Forces
The European Union announced on Wednesday a funding package of €8 million to support peace, stability and security in Lebanon following over a year of devastating conflict. The 13-month conflict has caused severe humanitarian consequences, including widespread civilian casualties, massive displacement and destruction of infrastructure, putting ...
This is Beirut 14/05 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tripoli Lebanon Municipal Elections
Although the electoral process in Tripoli was called into question following the municipal and mukhtar elections held last Sunday, it now appears that the issue has been resolved. According to a well-informed source interviewed by This is Beirut, the official final results are expected to be published today, Wednesday, within a few ...
Chelsea Al Arif 14/05 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Baalbeck Municipal Elections Hezb Amal
Following the first two weeks of municipal elections in Mount and North Lebanon, attention now turns to Baalbeck, set to vote on May 18. The city is distinguished by its strong tribal affiliations and active political scene. Tribal Structures and Political Alliances In Baalbeck, tribal affiliations have historically played a significant role in ...
This is Beirut 14/05 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Industry unveiled on Wednesday a new expedited postal service, Xpress, designed to streamline document authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Offered by LibanPost, the service is tailored to meet the needs of Lebanese industrialists by ensuring rapid processing, often on the same day. Service Details Same-Day ...