Lebanon

SpotlightTotalEnergies’ Operations Linked to Politics as Lebanon Pursues Onshore Exploration

Bassam Abou Zeid 18/03 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his upcoming visit to France on March 28, President Joseph Aoun is expected to once again raise, with French President Emmanuel Macron, the issue of TotalEnergies resuming its operations in Lebanon. Aoun had previously requested Macron’s assistance during the French president's visit to Lebanon in January, but there has been no progress on ...

Agriculture: Rationalizing Water Consumption in the Face of Reduced Rainfall

This is Beirut 18/03 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Agriculture and the Directorate of Agricultural Research called on Tuesday for rational management of water consumption this year due to a significant drop in rainfall, which has only reached 30% of the usual annual average. In addition to low rainfall, temperatures have been higher than normal, due to climate change. The ...

Disarmament and Sovereignty: Kataeb Party Calls for Concrete Measures

This is Beirut 18/03 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Kataeb Party’s political bureau convened on Tuesday under the leadership of MP Samy Gemayel and reiterated the need to implement all international resolutions, particularly United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement, the Kataeb Party stressed the importance of ...

The Lebanese Industrial Sector: 18,542 Factories Producing 1,656 Products

This is Beirut 18/03 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Industry

Based on the latest statistics from the Guide to Lebanese Exports and Industrial Institutions for the end of 2024, Lebanon has 18,542 factories producing 1,656 products. This includes 8,771 factories classified according to the international harmonized system, and 1,179 products exported internationally, meeting the legal and technical standards ...

Nearly 13,000 Syrians Fled to Lebanon Since Sectarian Massacre

This is Beirut 18/03 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Nearly 13,000 Syrians fled across the borders to Lebanon since sectarian massacres on the Syrian coast earlier this month, Lebanese authorities said on Tuesday. A report from Lebanon's Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM) obtained by AFP said 12,798 Syrians had arrived and settled in 23 different villages and towns in Lebanon's northern Akkar ...

Witkoff Pushes Lebanon Towards Direct Talks with Israel

This is Beirut 18/03 16:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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According to a high-ranking Lebanese source, quoted by Lebanon Files, the Trump administration is determined to open a direct diplomatic channel between Lebanon and Israel. The source, who recently met with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in Doha, revealed that Washington is dissatisfied with Lebanon's handling of the Hezbollah arms issue. The ...

Op-edHezbollah Reneging on Surrendering Its Arms

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 18/03 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah and its allies – Speaker Nabih Berri, former Minister Najib Mikati, and Hezbollah ministers in the previous cabinet – all signed the ceasefire agreement with Israel that ended the war and that stipulated that arms in Lebanon must be exclusively in the hands of six government military and security agencies. When this happens, ...

The Ostracized Daraj Website in Lebanon and the Arab World

Eleonore Estephan 18/03 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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When the economic crisis hit Lebanon and other Arab countries, two media platforms, Daraj and Megaphone, financed by American businessman George Soros, started attacking the Lebanese economy through their channels, and to promote new bankers who could help establish five new banks under Soros’ control. This strategy was orchestrated by the ...

Digital Transformation in Lebanon: A Step Towards the Future

Joe André Rahal 18/03 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Amid Lebanon’s ongoing crises, the need to modernize public administration and improve services has never been greater. Digital transformation has emerged as a strategic path to drive progress, enhance transparency and rebuild trust between citizens and the state. The Cabinet has to discuss a comprehensive plan to digitize government ...

The New Governor of BDL Will Be Nominated Outside the Mechanism of Administrative Appointments

This is Beirut 18/03 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ministerial sources said that the Cabinet will continue discussions on the mechanism of administrative appointments on Friday. The focus will be on addressing gaps in the plan originally prepared by Minister Mohammad Fneish and approved by Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s government in 2010—a plan that was never implemented due to a legal ...

OLT20: The Official Lebanese Top 20 of the Week

John Saad 18/03 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Music Lebanon Songs

As we approach the spring season, the OLT20 chart has been highly active, with significant movement and a surge of new releases. Among these new entries is this week’s number one song on OLT20 “Girl I Want Your Love” from CMK Beats. Charbel Marcel Karkour, known by his stage name CMK Beats, started producing music electronically on his PC ...

Municipal Elections: The Cornerstone of Decentralization

Johnny Kortbawi 18/03 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Municipalities Elections Lebanon

Many fail to fully grasp the role and importance of municipal elections, which are largely regarded as little more than a routine event or a contest among families and relatives. Political parties further fuel these rivalries, especially in larger towns and villages, where they treat the poll and the local leaders as instruments to advance their ...