Christiane Tager, 03/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New York economy art investment Lebanon
In an uncertain economic landscape, art is no longer just about decorating walls. For some, it represents a financial refuge where value can literally skyrocket in just a few years. A canvas like Pablo Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’) sold for more than $179 million, while Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled (1982) fetched $110 ...
This is Beirut, 23/06 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United Nations Egypt lebanon Investment
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 ...
This is Beirut, 18/06 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Qlayaat Airport Lebanon Infrastructure Investment Development
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny on Wednesday reviewed progress on the long-anticipated Qlayaat Airport rehabilitation and reactivation project, in the presence of representatives from Dar Al-Handasah – Shair and Partners, the consultancy firm behind the master plan, which was presented as part of ...
This is Beirut, 23/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah lebanon Reforms Disarmament Investment Corruption
US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus called on Friday for the urgent and complete disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing that legitimate arms must remain solely in the hands of the Lebanese state. In an exclusive statement to Al Jadeed, Ortagus emphasized that genuine economic and financial reforms are not only vital for building a ...
Christiane Tager, 23/04 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States Markets Investment Gold
After Easter opened a turbulent week for financial markets. The world’s main stock exchanges recorded significant losses, despite a few timid attempts to bounce back. This instability is unfolding in an atmosphere weighed down by geopolitical tensions and persistent fears of a global‑growth slowdown. Meanwhile, gold moved sharply in the ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 22:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Belt and Road Initiative China diplomacy Europe Giorgia Meloni Investment Italy Trade
After more than four years of being the sole G7 nation to join, Italy has decided to withdraw from China's extensive Belt and Road infrastructure Initiative, as confirmed by a government source on Wednesday. Italy has withdrawn from China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign ...