Lebanon
March 1, 2000
Lebanon is a democratic republic with a parliamentary system of government. Confessional groups and traditionally powerful clans dominate Lebanese politics. An informal system of power sharing among L
PrivatizationThe government under Hoss is working to reduce public debt. The 1999-2000 budget seeks to reduce public debt to 85 percent of GDP by 2003 and plans a major privatization program. But many
A large post-civil war political shake up stunned Lebanon when Prime Minister Hariri chose to resign in 1998, following a power struggle with the new President and former army Chief of Staff, Emile La
February 29, 2000
Participants at an upcoming conference are expected to recommend ways to invigorate Beirut bourse. Additionally, participants will discuss methods to
February 15, 2000
The Lebanese soccer league leaders, Nejmeh, lost its first game of the season, succumbing to Tadamoun Sour 1-2 last Sunday. Despite this loss, Nejme
February 14, 2000
Banking and Currency Foreign Currency Trade barriers and obstacles are minimal in Lebanon. Foreigners may invest freely in many industries and sectors. Lebanese nationals are allowed to quote prices
Lebanon is a democratic republic with a parliamentary system of government. Confessional groups and traditionally powerful clans dominate Lebanese politics. An informal system of power sharing among L
Privatization The government under Hoss is working to reduce public debt. The 1999-2000 budget seeks to reduce public debt to 85 percent of GDP by 2003 and plans a major privatization program. But ma
The Lebanese economy that is emerging nearly a decade after the end of the Civil War is characterized by competition, open-market commercial orientation and the region's most liberal banking program.
February 13, 2000
General Data Population 4.00 million (1999) Religions Muslim, Christian Government Democratic Parliamentary Republic Languages Arabic; (French, English and Armenian are widely spoken) Wor
February 7, 2000
The Spanish embassy in Beirut has granted $23,000 to rehabilitate 12 apartments that belong to the families of the Lebanese Children Villages Society
February 2, 2000
The Norwegian ambassador to Lebanon (and also to Syria) transferred 6 new well-equipped ambulances to the Lebanese Red Cross that were paid for by the
Speaking on behalf of al-Hariri Foundation, Lebanese MP Bahyah al-Hariri said that the winner of Arab Woman Award will be announced each year on Febru
January 23, 2000
And then there were eight. Al-Tadhamon Sour, Al-Akhaa Al-Ahli Alia and the Al-Ahli Sayda Clubs were the latest teams to advance to the quarter finals
January 1, 1970
Kuwaiti police have seized 26 million dollars worth of Christian and Islamic antiquities from Lebanon and arrested five men on smuggling charges.