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Beirut to stay key touristic city in MENA region during Autumn: Colliers International
A forecast report conducted by Colliers International for the hotels of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the three-month period from September to November 2017 showed that Beirut and Aqaba are the key touristic cities in the region. In Beirut, an increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) is expected to take …
Beirut to stay key touristic city in Mena region: Colliers International
A forecast report conducted by Colliers International for the hotels of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the three-month period between August and October 2017 showed that Beirut and Aqaba are the key touristic cities in the region for that period. In Beirut, an increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) is expected …
Beirut key touristic city in MENA region this summer: Colliers International
A forecast report conducted by Colliers International for the hotels of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the three-month period between June and August 2017 showed that Beirut and Aqaba will be the key touristic cities in the region for that period. As for Jordanian Aqaba, the report showed that the city continues …
Aqaba and Beirut key touristic cities in MENA region: Colliers International
A forecast report conducted by Colliers International for the hotels of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the three-month period from May to July 2017 has showed that Beirut and Aqaba are the key touristic cities in the region for that period. Regarind Jordanian Aqaba, the report showed that it continues to benefit …
Beirut and Aqaba hotels a “hotspot” this summer: Colliers International
Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah steady, Jeddah and Riyadh occupancies continue to decline
Shoukry travels to Beirut to confirm Egyptian support for Lebanon
The minster met with several Lebanese political figures and discussed bilateral relations, reviewed conditions in Libya and the region
Child slavery primes Syrian kids to become sex workers when they grow up
In Lebanon, short-sighted refugee policies are driving children into slavery and a future of exploitation as prostitutes.
Pen-selling refugee finds success in Beirut
Three months after a heartbreaking photo kickstarted a crowd-funding campaign, life has improved for Abdul Halim Atar, the refugee and single father in Beirut who resorted to selling pens to provide for his family
Beirut: Shocked but not destroyed by bombings
Egypt condemns Beirut bombings
The bombings were claimed by “Islamic State”
Lebanon mourns Beirut bombings as IS claims responsibility
Twin blasts in Beirut kill scores of people
UAB holds 20th Annual Banking Conference in Beirut
The Union of Arab Banks (UAB) will hold the 20th edition of its Annual Banking Conference on 19 November in Beirut, Lebanon. The conference is entitled “Through Financial Inclusion: 2015-2020 Map” and will be held in coordination with a number of international regulatory institutions. The conference is considered one of the most significant annual conferences …
Egyptian media coverage of Lebanese protests ‘unprofessional’
Observations and comments on Lebanese protests circulated on social media in past week, increasingly focusing on female protesters and their revealing clothing
Thousands converge on Beirut to protest government
A rally in Beirut has drawn huge crowds as people voice their frustration over government corruption and the crisis created by uncollected garbage. Organisers of the campaign have issued an ultimatum to the government
Egypt to promote investment in Suez Canal Axis in 8 different countries
Promotional visits will occur over the next three months
Shoukry discusses European Neighbourhood Policy in Beirut
The ENP was developed in 2004 with the objective of strengthening ties and means of cooperation between the EU and its neighbours
Saad Al-Hariri meets Al-Sisi, Al-Azhar Grand Imam
Al-Hariri said he would support Egypt in counter-insurgency
Leaders, businesses confirm Economic Summit attendance
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb invited businessmen and investors to participate in Egypt’s Economic Summit and urged them to pump more investments into the country during his visit to the Dubai Government Summit in February.
Beirut blast killed Lebanese security officer
The explosion happened at around midnight near an army checkpoint and a cafe where football fans were watching a World Cup match.
Suicide bomber kills two on Lebanon road to Damascus
The attack came as members of the security forces raided two hotels in central Beirut and detained at least 15 people
Beirut brings 30 works from Kadist Foundation to Cairo
A collection of art will be on show at different venues for a period of nine months
Spring Festival off to a good start in Cairo
The festival features a diverse line-up of diverse international artists, with a focus on African artists because of the current political and social situation
Israel bombs Syria army targets after Golan attack
The Syrian army said the air strikes killed one soldier and wounded seven, cautioning that the assault endangered “the security and stability of the region”.
Twin Beirut suicide bombings target Iranian centre
Lebanon’s army confirmed the attack was a double suicide car bombing, and Health Minister Wael Abu Faour said four people were killed and 103 wounded.
Twin bomb blasts rock Beirut suburb, three dead
The explosions sent a large plume of smoke over the area and Lebanese television showed scenes of widespread destruction.
Lebanon forms consensus govt after 10-month stalemate
Hezbollah is accused of participating in the 2005 assassination of Hariri’s father, former premier Rafiq Hariri, and five of its members are on trial in absentia before a special court in The Hague.
New Beirut car bombing against Hezbollah kills 4
The blast took place on busy Al-Arid Street in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood, targeted by a suicide car bombing earlier this month.
Four dead, 35 hurt in Beirut bomb blast: Red Cross
The blast took place in a southern Beirut neighbourhood, a stronghold of Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Blast hits Hezbollah heartland in Beirut: TV
The blast took place on a busy commercial street