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Numbeo: Lebanon Among Arab Countries Most Affected by Food Prices

This is Beirut, 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon ranks among the Arab countries most affected by skyrocketing food prices, according to a new cost-of-living index published by global data platform Numbeo. In a nation still gripped by a severe and prolonged economic crisis, securing basic nutrition has become a daily struggle for much of the population. To meet the minimum nutritional ...

MBS Receives Araghchi to Discuss Regional Stability and Ceasefire Efforts

This is Beirut, 08/07 23:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them. The ...

866 Kg of Captagon Seized in Joint Lebanon-Saudi Drug Operation

This is Beirut, 30/06 22:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Customs Directorate announced the seizure of 866 kilograms of Captagon concealed in a shipment of glass and porcelain tableware, following a coordinated operation with Saudi authorities. In a statement released on Monday, the directorate said the bust was made possible through close collaboration between the Anti-Narcotics Division ...

Renewables and Diversification: The Gulf’s Strategy

Alexandre Baz, 29/06 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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After decades of prosperity built on fossil fuels, the Gulf monarchies are increasingly turning toward green hydrogen, pursuing a dual goal: diversifying their economies and demonstrating a credible commitment to tackling climate change. As Karim Elgendy, an ecological transition specialist, told AFP, “The Gulf states want to lead the global ...

Cristiano Ronaldo To Stay At Al Nassr Until 2027

This is Beirut, 27/06 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. Minutes before the official confirmation, the team posted a teaser video, ...

UAE, KSA, Egypt Top Arab FDI in 2024 as Lebanon Ranks 6th

This is Beirut, 23/06 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Egypt topped the list of Arab countries attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Lebanon made notable progress, climbing to 6th place in the regional ...

Bekaa Farmers Urge Saudi Arabia to Reopen Agricultural Markets

This is Beirut, 23/06 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The head of the Bekaa Wheat and Grains Farmers’ Union and member of the Potato Growers’ Syndicate, Najib Fares, has made an urgent appeal to Saudi Arabia’s leadership on behalf of Lebanese farmers. Addressing King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi authorities, Fares called for the reopening of Saudi markets to Lebanese ...

Turkey's Erdogan Warns against 'Devastating' Israel-Iran War

This is Beirut, 14/06 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned against a "devastating war" between Israel and Iran that could trigger a refugee crisis in a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders were speaking as Israel and Iran exchanged deadly barrages of missiles and drones and amid fears the ...

Iran Strikes Back: Tehran Vows Severe Punishment After Israeli Assault

This is Beirut, 13/06 11:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched a wide-scale surprise attack on Iranian territory under the codename Operation Rising Lion.  The Israeli military campaign struck nuclear sites, key military facilities and the homes of senior officials, killing several high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists. In swift ...

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 ...

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