This is Beirut, 25/08 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Reconstruction Nawaf Salam World Bank
The Ministerial Committee for Reconstruction and Economic Recovery, chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, met on Monday at the Grand Serail with Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed, Telecommunications Minister Charles Hage, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny and ...
This is Beirut, 24/07 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria Economy Sanctions Reconstruction
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 ...
Liliane Mokbel, 12/06 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
European Union Saudi Arabia Syria economy reconstruction Lebanon Qatar
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 ...
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 ...
Liliane Mokbel, 15/05 15:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Damascus Donald Trump Gulf Syria Sanctions Reconstruction
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 ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/02 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Iran Reconstruction World Bank
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 ...
Christiane Tager, 16/02 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-12-14 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel damage reconstruction
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...