Lebanon

The World Bank has approved a $295 million package to overhaul the transport sector. The Greater Beirut Public Transport Project (GBPTP) is expected to ease congestions on roads and unlock private finance in the infrastructure sector.The…

The UN Human Rights Committee, which monitors implementation by States of one of the main international human rights treaties, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), is meeting in Geneva from 12 March to 6 April…

Mobile devices have changed how we work and navigate daily life, which means there’s a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on the growing use of mobile apps. Location-based services mean that retailers can leverage mobile devices and…

The Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for three solar farms that will generate 70 to 100 megawatts (MW) each.Each solar farm should have battery storage capacity of 70 Megawatt Hour (MWh). It is…

The Ministry of Industry (MoI) signed an agreement with the Municipality of Dekwaneh and the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA), part of Balamand University, to develop the industrial zone in Dekwaneh-Mar Roukoz.Dany Gedeon, Director…

Lebanon expects to hold a parliamentary election on May 6, 2018. The Lebanese abroad will vote on 27 April for the immigrants living in the Arab countries and on 29 April for the immigrants living in Europe, Africa and America, according to…

Today Idal launched a new Business Support Unit, which will be the first of its kind within the framework of a government entity in Lebanon.Its mission is to provide legal advice and free financial services to startups.Are you a startup…

The Arab Chamber hosted a meeting between Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and representatives of 12 Brazilian import and export companies to promote the Arab country’s products.The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce welcomed a…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants would like to draw the attention of the Lebanese expatriates who registered to vote abroad in the upcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections, and whose applications met the legal requirements,…

The Municipality of Beirut is preparing to provide the capital with 24-hour electricity next year, said Jamal Itani, Chairman of the Municipal Council.Beirut needs between 150 and 200 megawatts to cover the daily blackout of four and a…