Lebanon

Lebanese companies looking to finance renewable energy or energy efficiency projects can apply for a loan product through Banque du Liban’s NEEREA financing mechanism that is funded by a 5 million euros ($5.8 million) grant from the Italian…

The joint parliamentary committees approved Thursday a proposed law aiming to ensure transparency in oil and gas contracts. Caretaker Energy and Water Minister Cesar Abi Khalil, who attended the meetings of the joint committees at the…

A French Senate delegation visited Tripoli this week ahead of a symposium in Paris next month focusing on citizen ecology. The event will use the northern port city as a model.The delegation, which included Sens. Nathalie Goulet, Joel…

The Saudi Charge d'Affaires in Lebanon, Walid Al-Bukhari, said on Saturday that more than 20 project agreements have been drafted with Lebanon, pending the new government’s formation for signature. Bukhari hoped for a “qualitative leap” in…

The Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) has received 25 Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from local and international companies to participate in public-private partnerships for the development of hydroelectricity projects.The EoIs, for the…

An estimated $88 million is needed for a much-needed revamping of Beirut’s airport, Future Movement MP Nazih Najem said late Monday.In an interview with Future TV, Najem, who heads parliament’s Public Works, Transportation, Energy and…

Head of the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon Nabil Itani said Friday that 65 projects valued at over $1.9 billion have been awarded investment incentives since 2001.He added that these projects have provided about 10,000 direct…

The financial results of the Lebanese banking sector saw growth in customer deposits and assets in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period of last year, according to Bank Audi’s Lebanon Weekly Monitor.“Lebanon’s banking…

The opening ceremony of The 4th Immigrant's Reunion 2018 Dr. Nassib Fawaz speech.Eng. Ghayath El RifaiH.E. Minister Jamal Jarrah SpeechH.E. M. Avedis Guidanian - Minister of TourismMr. Nassib Ghobril - BYBLOS BankMr. Saad Azhari -…