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April 3rd, 2019 - 02:03 GMT

A Conversation Between The Daughter and Her Mom at Sea

Liliane Angela Daou recalled her mother telling her “You’ve changed” after she returned from a four-month voyage at sea, where she studied and traveled to 11 countries around the world on a ship.

There is also a need to improve internet connectivity in Lebanon for banks to be able to provide fintech services in an effective way. (Shutterstock)

February 22nd, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Lebanon's banks trail behind in fintech services

The IMF has urged the Lebanese government to look for new alternatives to reduce the mounting public debt. (File photo)

February 16th, 2017 - 06:52 GMT

Lebanon: Proposal to raise taxes met with opposition

In the heart of the factory lies a drive to catalyze collaboration and bring together heads of Lebanon’s innovative collectives. (The Daily Star)

February 14th, 2017 - 10:07 GMT

Lebanon's Innovation Factory: A new space for designers and entrepreneurs

The closure of the Nassib border crossing translated into a heavy drop in Lebanese agricultural exports from 533.18 tons in 2014 to 360.76 tons in 2016. (File photo)

February 14th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Struggling Lebanese farmers call for more governmental support

Lebanese forces on patrol in the border town of Arsal. (AFP/File)

February 8th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Lebanon: High-profile Daesh commander killed in clashes near Syrian border

Lebanon’s banking sector is seen as the backbone of the country’s economy and the assets held by the lenders are more three times the size of economy. (AFP/File)

January 30th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Lebanon's big savers: Half of customer deposits held by less than one percent of depositors

The Lebanese army clashed with the followers of radical cleric Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir in 2013. (AFP/File)

January 26th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Lebanese army arrests five more in connection with west Beirut attack plot

Zayn with his gf Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala 2016. (Screenshot)

January 19th, 2017 - 05:12 GMT

Zayn Malik filming 'Ocean's Eight' cameo with Kim Kardashian

Universities in Beirut will each get one station of 12 bicycles, with the potential to add another if scheme proves popular. (Facebook/Jawad Sbeity)

January 19th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Lebanon to pilot the country's first bike-sharing system in Beirut

Total Lebanese exports, including industrial items, average about $3 billion a year. (Shutterstock)

October 23rd, 2016 - 08:53 GMT

Syrian conflict continues to take a toll on Lebanese exports

Lower Manhattan was once home to a thriving Syrian community (AFP/File_

October 20th, 2016 - 08:17 GMT

AP article describes New York’s old Syrian neighborhood

The deal to buy the iconic English football team in 2010 fell apart after financial disagreements, according to a source

October 16th, 2016 - 02:29 GMT

How Liverpool's 'greedy' owners scuppered Dubai Sheikh's £400m bid in 2010