http://www.webremixed.info/ Aggregation of tags: business Webremixer http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98214 The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched its new and improved website on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Phoenicia InterContinental Hotel. The ceremony was attended by Telecommunications Minister Jebran Bassil, TRA President Kamal Shehadi and officials from the United States Agency for International Development. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:15:49 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98214 2008-12-04T00:15:49Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98159 Parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri headed a second economic roundtable meeting at Qoreitem on Monday in an attempt to come up with solutions for Lebanon's economic problems. The meeting, which was attended by Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, Finance Minister Mohammad Shatah. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:19:06 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98159 2008-12-02T00:19:06Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98158 Lebanon's Finance Ministry said on Monday that the budget deficit in the first 10 months of the year fell slightly despite the mounting losses of Electricite du Liban (EDL). According to a statement by the ministry, the deficit in spending reached LL3.134 trillion ($2 billion) or 26.12 percent compared to 29.82 percent in the same period of last year. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:04:06 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98158 2008-12-02T00:04:06Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98157 Economists and experts on Monday were divided on the impact of the global recession on Lebanon with some saying that the country is still immune from the crisis while others expect lower Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2009. The threat of a looming economic crisis in Lebanon has become more evident amid news. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:49:06 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98157 2008-12-01T23:49:06Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&0C6A21697695FAD5C2257512006453DC The round of discussions concerning the international economic crisis and its implication on the region... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:22:18 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&0C6A21697695FAD5C2257512006453DC 2008-12-01T17:22:18Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98131 Premier Fouad Siniora said Sunday the global financial crisis was due to the erroneous policies by developed countries. Speaking at a UN-sponsored summit on the global financial crisis, Siniora warned that the credit crunch would spill over to other countries in the world and affect all economic sectors. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:03:09 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98131 2008-12-01T00:03:09Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&DF9030D3AD1C080DC2257511005A051B Prime Minister Fouad Saniora warned against implications of the world's financial and economic crisis... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:11:22 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&DF9030D3AD1C080DC2257511005A051B 2008-11-30T18:11:22Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98100 Reducing the cellular rates, expanding the capacity of the mobile networks and improving the efficiency and services of the telecom sector are among the key elements in a plan announced by Lebanon's Telecommunication Minister Jebran Bassil on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Bassil also revealed details about the Cabinet's decision. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:22:29 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98100 2008-11-29T00:22:29Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&F111F1403A4A1147C225750F0021CBF4 Beirut Merchants Association chief Nadim Assi has said that Lebanon could fall victim to the world financial... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:10:15 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&F111F1403A4A1147C225750F0021CBF4 2008-11-28T06:10:15Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98056 Lebanon will definitely be hit by the financial crisis prevailing in the world today, Beirut Merchants Association Nadim Assi chief said Thursday. "After the global financial crisis extended its reach into the Gulf states, there is a great possibility that the remittances of Lebanese working in the Gulf, estimated at $5 billion a year. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:04:46 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98056 2008-11-28T00:04:46Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&AD857EBCAC744CFFC225750E0069BF8E Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammed Safadi on Wednesday vowed to combat high prices of basic commodities.... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:50:09 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&AD857EBCAC744CFFC225750E0069BF8E 2008-11-27T23:50:09Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98055 Real estate giant Solidere announced on Thursday that is has a recorded a net profit of $83 million in the first half of this year, an increase of 37 percent compared to the same period last year. The company, which rebuilt the devastated Beirut Central District (BCD) after the 1975-90 Civil War, also projected net profits at the end of this year. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:49:46 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98055 2008-11-27T23:49:46Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&24F39A3CA77B0A40C225750E0008E7D0 Lebanon's banking sector is weathering the global financial crisis and profits are expected to increase... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:18:42 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&24F39A3CA77B0A40C225750E0008E7D0 2008-11-27T06:18:42Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98029 Inter-Arab trade volumes are far more modest than they should be. Reasons for this are principally the lack of extensive distribution networks, the absence of comprehensive trade agreements that go beyond the existing accords and the fact that transactions have to go through the US dollar. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:16:14 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=98029 2008-11-27T00:16:14Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&11A0CBD49B70972CC225750D0016A713 Oil and gas group BB Energy BV, which is owned by Lebanese from the Bassatne family, has won a bidding... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:20:25 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&11A0CBD49B70972CC225750D0016A713 2008-11-26T06:20:25Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97995 Senior officials and financial analysts on Tuesday warned that capital inflows from Lebanese expatriates in the oil-rich Gulf Arab states may shrink next year as the global recession threatens most countries in the Middle East. Economy and Trade Minister Mohammed Safadi said that the Lebanese economy has managed so far. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:17:22 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97995 2008-11-26T00:17:22Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&74F82640C17CFD24C225750C004E70BD As countries around the globe struggle to ride out the economic crisis, Lebanon's banking sector has... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:03:50 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&74F82640C17CFD24C225750C004E70BD 2008-11-25T18:03:50Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&00791BEF205E085BC225750C001E4D3F Lebanon and Kuwait are the most economically free Arab countries, according to a report released by... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:16:59 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&00791BEF205E085BC225750C001E4D3F 2008-11-25T06:16:59Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97931 Amid rave reviews and the glow of high-definition television screens as far as the eye could see, the 13th edition of the Levant's Information Technology Exhibition at the Beirut International Exhibition and Leisure center is a look into Lebanon's potential as a future technology hot spot for the Middle East. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:11:46 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97931 2008-11-24T00:11:46Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&D557B8B762A3EC23C22575080021CB8A USAID has launched a new program which supports the expansion of the agribusiness, tourism, and information... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:17:32 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&D557B8B762A3EC23C22575080021CB8A 2008-11-21T06:17:32Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97868 A senior Microsoft executive said on Wednesday that Lebanon and the Middle East need to get firmer in their fight against copy rights violations. "The intellectual property is not very well respected in all of the Middle East which is a crucial element to achieve growth in this sector as well," Ali Faramawy, vice president of Microsoft International, told . Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:13:24 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97868 2008-11-21T00:13:24Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97867 Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh said on Thursday that he expected higher GDP, lower inflation and a stable local currency in Lebanon in 2008 and 2009. "I expect inflation to drop by six percentage points to about 8 percent in 2008 and 6 percent in 2009. Lebanon's GDP is also expected to grow to $29 billion," Salameh told Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:58:24 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97867 2008-11-20T23:58:24Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&B242DF5DC6D97CEDC225750700476526 Friends of Lebanon Conference for Investment was launched at the Phoenicia hotel on Thursday in cooperation... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:23:39 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&B242DF5DC6D97CEDC225750700476526 2008-11-20T18:23:39Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&CBF3547559BA64D0C22575070038B190 An economic and financial dialogue was launched in Qoreitem on Wednesday. The conference on invitation... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:17:27 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&CBF3547559BA64D0C22575070038B190 2008-11-20T12:17:27Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&D959A9D265411175C2257507001095C2 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved $37.6 million in Emergency Post-Conflict... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:11:27 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&D959A9D265411175C2257507001095C2 2008-11-20T06:11:27Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97834 Participants in an economic conference in Beirut warned on Wednesday that Lebanon will be gravely affected if the oil-rich Arab Gulf states experience a recession. Speaking to dozens of participants, Mohammad Zaatari, the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Lebanon, said that Lebanon and some of the Arab countries. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:09:01 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97834 2008-11-20T00:09:01Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97802 Most taxi- and bus-drivers' unions in Lebanon declared Tuesday a two-day strike to press the government to improve the government benefits of the drivers. The unions said that most taxi and bus drivers would stop working as of Wednesday. "The strike will cover most parts of the country and we appeal to all taxi drivers. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:05:34 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97802 2008-11-19T00:05:34Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97801 A survey of the Middle East hotel sector by Ernst & Young indicated that occupancy at hotels in Beirut was 50 percent in the first nine months of 2008, up 13 percent from 37 percent in the same period last year, as reported by Lebanon This Week, the economic publication of the Byblos Bank Group. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:50:34 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97801 2008-11-18T23:50:34Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97800 Telecommunications Minister Jebran Bassil on Tuesday accused his opponents of trying to torpedo his efforts to rehabilitate the cellular networks. "They'd rather see the entire cellular sector in Lebanon disappear instead of seeing the political group which I belong to make any reforms in this sector," Bassil told reporters. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:35:34 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97800 2008-11-18T23:35:34Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&FE00DBD59EBAF015C2257505004EC07A Prime Minister Fouad Saniora expressed his full support and that of the cabinet to Communications Minister... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:17:41 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&FE00DBD59EBAF015C2257505004EC07A 2008-11-18T17:17:41Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&A5C77C709F6FABF8C22575050024F443 Tourism Minister Elie Marouni has announced that more than 200,000 Chinese tourists will visit Lebanon... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:25:56 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&A5C77C709F6FABF8C22575050024F443 2008-11-18T12:25:56Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&45DE2479541BAF39C225750400336F2B MP Saad Hariri was preparing to launch an economic and financial dialogue mid this week to give this... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:40:00 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&45DE2479541BAF39C225750400336F2B 2008-11-17T11:40:00Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&510FE791770A4204C225750400195D58 Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister Mohammed Safadi has urged a modernization of labor and investment... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:02:12 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&510FE791770A4204C225750400195D58 2008-11-17T06:02:12Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97742 The president of the Lebanese Consumers Association, Zouhair Berro, said over the weekend that Arab authorities have rarely issued consumer protection laws, and have generally done so only when it was necessary to meet the conditions of donor countries or certain trade agreements. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:18:53 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97742 2008-11-17T00:18:53Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97714 March 14 Deputy Ghazi Youssif renewed his campaign against Telecommunication Minister Jebran Bassil Friday, accusing him of violating the law regarding Lebanon's two cellular companies. Youssif alleged that Bassil negotiated with a French consultancy firm without proper authorization from the Cabinet and prime minister. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:18:26 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97714 2008-11-15T00:18:26Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97713 Energy and Water Minister Alain Tabourian said Friday that Lebanon is now considering buying electricity from Jordan because the rates offered by Egypt are too expensive. Speaking to the Central News Agency, the minister said Electricite du Liban (EDL) sent a letter to the Egyptians inquiring about the rates for power. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:03:26 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97713 2008-11-15T00:03:26Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&C8F62C8980D34BA1C2257501001BE940 Lebanese officials are confident the country will be granted admission to the World Trade Organization... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:10:30 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&C8F62C8980D34BA1C2257501001BE940 2008-11-14T06:10:30Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97680 The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Pan Arab Region launched on Thursday a competition on the best business plan in the region for 2008 and 2009. This announcement came during a press conference at Beirut's Monroe Hotel. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:05:04 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97680 2008-11-14T00:05:04Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97679 The Egyptian Embassy suggested on Thursday that the recent decision to register Egyptian workers with the Lebanese National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is not in line with the agreements signed by both governments. In a statement, the embassy said Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Ahmad Biddawi had discussed the decision of the Labor Ministry with Premier Fouad Siniora. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:50:04 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97679 2008-11-13T23:50:04Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97678 Telecommunications Minister Jebran Bassil denied on Thursday that he signed any agreement with a French company to replace one of the existing firms that are operating Lebanon's cellular networks. "This is an absolute lie. All that I am asking for is to rehabilitate the GSM networks and if the Cabinet refused my request. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:35:04 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97678 2008-11-13T23:35:04Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97677 Banque du Liban Governor Riad Salameh on Thursday recommended a single currency for the Arab countries and further expansion of the banks in the region to counter the negative effects of the global credit crunch. "Our banks will face challenges in the future in view of the financial crisis around the world." Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:20:04 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97677 2008-11-13T23:20:04Z http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&7EB3831774654218C2257500000E5E30 The U.S. embassy has launched an assistance program to help communities surrounding the northern Palestinian... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:05:24 GMT http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&7EB3831774654218C2257500000E5E30 2008-11-13T06:05:24Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97650 The Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced a media campaign on Wednesday aimed at encouraging consumers to use energy-efficient light-bulbs. "The importance of this campaign is to inform people about the benefit of the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:15:55 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97650 2008-11-13T00:15:55Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97649 The controversial end-of-service bill which aims to provide better benefits to retired employees came under harsh criticism again from both the private sector and trade unions on Wednesday. The Economic Committee, a group representing private companies and institutions, said the government and the Labor Ministry. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:55 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97649 2008-11-13T00:00:55Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97614 Banque du Liban Governor Riad Salameh said on Monday that Lebanon should be extra-cautious in the near future because the world will experience a deep recession. Speaking at a luncheon held in his honor by the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Salameh warned that the global recession may continue for a long time. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:06:39 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97614 2008-11-12T00:06:39Z http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97613 Lebanon's Finance Ministry said Tuesday it will pay all the government's outstanding dues to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for 2008. The statement came after a meeting between Finance Minister Mohammad Shatah and Labor Minister Mohammad Fneish. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:51:39 GMT http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=97613 2008-11-11T23:51:39Z