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Google launches second ‘AI First’ accelerator for MENA, Turkiye startups
Press release: Google announced the launch of its second "Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First" programme for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye…
Limited Diversification within Lebanon’s Social Protection System, Research
Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan issued a research on social conditions in the period between 2017 and 2024 . It said the period marks…
Political Junta and ISPs abort Starlink Beirut License , Illicit Roaster Steal Government Revenues ( 3/3)
If regulatory, economic, and social challenges are tackled, Starlink could revolutionize Lebanon’s internet landscape and stimulate long-term economic growth, offering a rare opportunity to…
A Paxa Americana Proposal at Stake — will Lebanon seize the deal or face the unknown?
Lebanon stands at a crossroads, facing difficult choices about how to respond to the pressures and promises of a Pax Americana. The parallels with…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Leveraging the Language of Minority Rights and Pluralism (2/3)
Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 During the visit and in comments in front of the press , U.S. Senator…
HSBC’s $300 Million Scandal Resurfaces — Swiss Probe Reopens Risk for Global Bank
Swiss and French authorities have opened a new investigation into HSBC Holdings Plc's (NYSE:HSBC) Swiss private bank, reigniting concerns over legacy compliance risks that had long…
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China Tug Of War : Dropping US Treasury Bonds – Usd dominance challenged (2/2)
As of 2024, China has reduced its holdings by approximately 30% over a four-year period. China was able to use the exchange rate to buy yuan when the currency depreciated.…
Lebanon Banks Hostage Some Usd 20bln of Arab Money, Syrian deposits estimated at another $3–8 billion
AN INVESTIGATION BY CAPITAL ISSUES For decades, Lebanon’s banking sector was a regional financial magnet, deeply intertwined with the fortunes of wealthy individuals and institutions across the Arab world. Arab…
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MENA Rise in Digital Payment: A Mirage or Momentum?
MENA region saw the most dramatic growth in digital merchant payments, with the rate almost tripling since 2021 Tripling Tide: Digital Payments Surge Across…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Guns, Leverage, and Loyalties: U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon and the Strategic Push to Sideline Hezbollah (3/3)
Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 “We’re here because Lebanon’s pluralism is worth protecting. This country represents the best of…
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Carrot and Stick Policy: No Aid Without Reform
Since 2019, Lebanon has been engulfed in one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history—a crisis marked by…
Net foreign assets of financial sector up $8.9bn in first seven months of 2025
Figures issued by Banque du Liban (BdL) show that the net foreign asset of the financial sector, which are a…
2026 Draft Budget Shows Balanced Scores ; How True ?
Draft budget for 2026 projects balanced revenues and expenditures at $5.7bnThe draft budget for 2026 that the Ministry of Finance…
Red Sea Submarine Cable Bombing in the Red Sea: 25% of MENA Traffic Affected
In the early hours of September 6, 2025, a critical blow was dealt to the backbone of global internet connectivity…
Inside the Damascus Operation: What the Israeli raid was likely after — and why
In the early hours of late August 2025, Damascus witnessed an operation unlike any seen in years—yet it has gone…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Guns, Leverage, and Loyalties: U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon and the Strategic Push to Sideline Hezbollah (3/3)
Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 “We’re here because Lebanon’s pluralism is worth protecting. This country…
