This is Beirut - Reconstruction

Syria’s Economy Reportedly Rebuilt in Shadows by President’s Brother

This is Beirut, 24/07 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

A Reuters investigation uncovered a covert campaign to restructure Syria’s shattered economy, led by the new president’s brother, Hazem al-Sharaa, and an Australian of Lebanese descent, Abraham Succarieh, who is under international sanctions for alleged terrorism financing. Operating through an unannounced “shadow committee,” the pair has ...

Syria: The New Battleground for Influence and Investment

Liliane Mokbel, 12/06 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The international community appears determined to reintegrate Syria both economically and politically after decades of isolation. This momentum stands in stark contrast to neighboring Lebanon, which fears that Syria’s reconstruction will monopolize international attention, pushing its own geopolitical and economic challenges into the ...

After 100 Days in Office, Salam Pledges Reform, Security and Economic Recovery

This is Beirut, 05/06 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Reforms IMF Banking Reconstruction Governance

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the first 100 days of his government by presenting a bold reform agenda and outlining the progress made so far. Speaking on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Salam acknowledged the scale of Lebanon’s challenges but said the country has started taking real steps toward recovery. On the security front, Salam noted that ...

Sanctions Lifted on Syria: Damascus Faces Hope and Real Challenges

Liliane Mokbel, 15/05 15:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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From Riyadh on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced—at the request of the Saudi crown prince—the full lifting, not just suspension, of economic and diplomatic sanctions on Syria. It was a crucial distinction, noted by many observers attending the US-Saudi Investment Forum, where every word of the American president’s remarks was ...

Reconstruction in the Hands of the State and Hezbollah

Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/02 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral set to conclude this Sunday, Hezbollah will soon face pressing challenges it has sought to evade — both within its own ranks and across Lebanese society. The Hezb urgently needs a massive influx of Iranian funds to fulfill its long-standing reconstruction promises. However, recent developments indicate a ...

Surge in Demand for Prefabricated Homes in Lebanon

Christiane Tager, 16/02 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Since the ceasefire, the revival of economic activity and urgent need to shelter thousands of displaced people have led to a surge in prefabricated home orders. A supplier of prefabricated homes in Lebanon, who requested anonymity, revealed to This is Beirut that there is a 30% increase in demand. Businesses in this sector, which had seen a ...

$80 for a Meter of Glass, Driven by Reconstruction Needs

Liliane Mokbel, 2024-12-14 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The price of a meter of glass has surged to $80, up from $30 before the start of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This price does not include the cost of labor for installation. Glaziers attribute the increase to a surge in demand, primarily driven by the reconstruction and repair of buildings and structures damaged by Israeli ...

Syria, Rebuilding the Future

Liliane Mokbel, 2024-12-10 16:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Syria Reconstruction Caesar Act

According to estimates from various UN and international sources, Syria's reconstruction could yield benefits for all. However, these prospects remain uncertain and far from guaranteed. With the country still reeling from the war that followed the 2011 uprising, Syria's reconstruction is shaping up to be a lengthy and costly process, but it ...

Rebuilding Lebanon: A Path to Economic Revival

This is Beirut, 2024-12-07 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Economy Reconstruction

This is probably the reality Lebanon will have to face. With the end of the war, the countdown has begun, including an assessment of damages estimated at $6 billion and the initiation of reconstruction. The productive and economic sectors will have the opportunity for a significant recovery, starting with the laying of the cornerstone on the site ...

Using Rubble to Rebuild Lebanon Post-War

Sana Richa Choucair, 2024-11-14 19:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel Reconstruction

For nearly two months, Israel’s intensified offensive against Hezbollah has seen entire villages in southern Lebanon, neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburb, and towns in the Beqaa Valley nearly obliterated. The ongoing air raids have left huge mounds of rubble, though there is still no concrete estimate of the volume, given that Israeli ...

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