Lebanon

February 20, 2013

Economists have warned against Lebanon's PM Mikati's real estate plans
07:01 GMT

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s proposal to allow real estate developers to add an additional floor in return for higher taxes could cause the prices of properties to soar beyond the means of average Lebanese citizens, economists say.

February 19, 2013

Joint Committees convene in Parliament over elections' law on Tuesday (The Daily Star / Mohammad Azakir)
13:33 GMT

Lawmakers in the joint parliamentary committees discussing electoral drafts approve the controversial Orthodox Gathering proposal following a walk-out by MPs from the Future Movement and Progressive Socialist Party.

Citrus exports from Lebanon are surging
11:53 GMT

Lebanese agricultural exports rose by 14 percent in 2012 despite the volatile situation in the region, the head of the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon said Monday.

In the recent shoot, Sherine swapped her perfectly polished image for a sexed-up snap (Photo: Facebook)
09:52 GMT

Sherine Abdel Wahab might be a superstar in her own right but lately the cheeky songstress has been caught copying her Lebanese celebrity rivals.

Nancy Ajram: pop princess.
09:23 GMT

The Lebanese star is ambushed by a very young fan while in her car in Qatar.

Ragheb Alama struggles on with facial expressions.
08:43 GMT

The Arab Idol judge is desperate to get rid of those wrinkles.

Oil companies in Lebanon deny fuel has been re-exported to Syria [file photo]
08:03 GMT

Oil companies yesterday vehemently denied media reports that they have re-exported fuel oil to Syria.

The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts the Lebanese economy will grow at 1.8 per cent in 2013
07:17 GMT

In its latest country report on Lebanon the Economist Intelligence Unit forecast economic growth in 2013 at 1.8 percent.

February 18, 2013

Lebanon's long-running debacle over public sector pay rises is facing yet more delays
10:56 GMT

The long-running debacle in Lebanon over public sector pay increases could be postponed, according to sources close to the story.

Eric Baudelaire
10:00 GMT

Eric Baudelaire’s mesmerizing solo exhibition 'Now Here Then Elsewhere' is on display at the Beirut Art Center until the beginning of April.

Mai Hariri spent Valentine's with her daughters.
09:30 GMT

The Lebanese lovely says she spent her Valentine's Day with her children and won't be hooking up with a new man anytime soon.

Nadine Nujeim
09:06 GMT

The ex-Lebanese beauty pageant winner is expecting her first child - a baby boy!

February 17, 2013

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Najob Mikati, averted strike action by referring potential pay increase to parliament early
09:55 GMT

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, agreed Friday to forward the salary scale hike to Parliament on Monday, a day earlier than planned to help avert strike action by the public employees’ union.

Ahlam puts in her two cents.
09:02 GMT

After legendary Lebanese crooner, Milhim Barakat, takes a swipe at stars that sing in the Khaleeji dialect, the UAE star can't help but put in her two cents.

Cyrine Abdel Nour's Valentine's gift.
08:48 GMT

The Lebanese actress proves her husband is still the one, posting pics of the amazing bouquet of flowers.