by ADELLE GERONIMO-tahawultech.com — Dell EMC has recently hosted its Digital Transformation Conference 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. During the one-day event, Dell EMC aimed at driving human progress by helping organisations view themselves as innovators and manage their transformation journey successfully to address the unique challenges at the very heart of […]

aawsat.com – A dispute between the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and the Lebanese Forces (LF) reached an unprecedented level on Tuesday after the latter proposed giving a ministerial portfolio that will be shared between President Michel Aoun and his allied bloc, Strong Lebanon, in the next cabinet. According to norms in Lebanon, presidents receive a […]

A video of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crying about his country’s terrible economy while surveying its coast is said to be making the rounds among the country’s leadership — and it could be a sign he’s ready to cave in to President Donald Trump in negotiations. Japan’s Asahi Shinbun quoted a defector with […]

A video of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crying about his country’s terrible economy while surveying its coast is said to be making the rounds among the country’s leadership — and it could be a sign he’s ready to cave in to President Donald Trump in negotiations. Japan’s Asahi Shinbun quoted a defector with […]

BY OLGA HABRE,life.executive-magazine.com — On April 19 the Budget Law appeared in Lebanon’s Official Gazette, with Article 55 stating that eco-friendly cars, including hybrids and electric vehicles (EV), will now have reduced customs duties and excise taxes when entering the Lebanese market. The day before, Minister of Energy and Water Cesar Abi Khalil announced the […]

Reuters — BEIRUT: Lebanon’s central bank said on Tuesday it sold $3.022 billion of Eurobonds, more than three times the $1 billion it planned to place with demand from local investors high. The central bank, which this month said it intended to sell $2 billion of Eurobonds over the coming year, said it planned no […]

RIYADH (REUTERS) – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry denied French President Emmanuel Macron’s assertion that the kingdom held Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri captive last November, official Saudi media reported on Tuesday. In an interview with broadcaster BFM TV last week, Macron claimed credit for heading off war in Lebanon, which was plunged into crisis after […]

By middleeasteye.net — Russian fighter jets intercepted Israeli warplanes over Lebanese airspace early on Monday morning, according to local outlets. Reports claimed that two Israeli F-16 jets were challenged by Russian Sukhoi Su-34 jets over Lebanese airspace. Israeli and Russian officials did not confirm the incident took place. Videos circulated online showed Russian planes flying […]

by albawaba.com — Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri is expected to begin, Monday the one-day unbinding consultations with the parliamentary blocs and deputies at the parliament in Nejmeh Square, in a bid to form the new government. Media reports said the various political parties are eager for an “expedited” formation of a “national unity government” able […]

  by Rabih K from lebaneseexaminer.com — Have you ever wondered how your white friends would react to drinking Arak? The producers at Buzzfeed have answered that question with a YouTube video showing people trying Arak for the first time! The reactions included: “I’m feeling a buzz.” “This can be dangerous.” “The strongest drink I’ve […]