US$11 billion. Lebanon’s reconstruction will require not only a huge amount of money, but also a real political commitment ...

Lebanon has been in the midst of a severe economic crisis since 2019. With soaring inflation rates, job losses, and a significant drop in GDP, the country's financial state is dire. Despite the IMF's ...

EBRD teams up with Lebanese local banks and embarks on an investment journey with a big budget plan ahead. The main sectors that come under the target of EBRD for lending its financial support ...

ByTheEast: Since 2011, the Arab countries followed different paths. What have they in common in 2020? Nadim Houry: The Arab world and the MENA region are plunged into a deep crisis, which based on a ...

The emblematic modernization of the Qatari military has continued in earnest in recent years. A $5.9 billion deal with Italian ship maker Fincantieri for a new amphibious warship and a $12 billion ...

ByTheEast: Saudi Arabia is currently in the spotlight. What can we expect from Russian president Vladimir Putin’s visit to Riyadh today? Marc Goutalier: In geopolitical terms this is symbolic and ...

Middle Eastern and African agriculture industry will witness the innovative collaboration between a leading controlled agricultural environment lighting company and a tech expert to find innovative ...

The Trump administration's decision to close USAID programs has had the effect of a diplomatic bomb. What will the repercussions be for Lebanon? The cessation of USAID programs could lead to ...

Thousands gathered yesterday in Paris to protest against President Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term in office. © David Hury Yesterday our Paris correspondent David ...

Afghanistan by itself is a true spoil of war. Ever since Soviet geologists mapped Afghanistan’s crags and valleys for minerals and raw materials, which according to estimates are worth trillions of ...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman received Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri last April. During the visit, Hariri said he expected Lebanon to sign economic ...