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McKinsey has a plan for Lebanon’s economy

The global consulting firm McKinsey & Co. has set out its vision for Lebanon’s economy, with recommendations to become a provider of medicinal cannabis. Economy and Trade Minister Raed Khoury said implementing the thrust of the 1,000-page report will be crucial if Lebanon, the world’s […]

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Lebanon and the Task of Cabinet Formation

Until today, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri’s effort have failed to make a breakthrough in the government formation process. Moreover, the PM Hariri issued on Friday a circular, clarifying circular 21/2018 issued on June 7 and which calls on caretaker ministers to comply with article 64 […]

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Dignified and Safe return for Syrian refugees

In May, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said U.N. and EU comments pointed to “a disguised settlement (of refugees in Lebanon) that contradicts our constitution and sovereignty”. UNHCR has denied trying to stop Syrians going home, saying it supports return when it is safe, and helps […]

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Beshara Rahi criticized Naturalization Decree

Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Beshara Rahi criticized Sunday the naturalization decree, saying “it contradicts with the preamble of the Lebanese Constitution, which categorically and clearly stipulates that there will be no division or resettlement.” In his sermon during Mass service in Bkirki this morning, Rahi stressed […]