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❊ The Time Is Right For E-Commerce In Lebanon

Today, two large electronic retailers in Lebanon have decided to merge. Khoury Home and Hokayem Brothers have many things in common. They both have several large branches that sell various electronic and household appliances. They are both family businesses, and apparently they are both not doing as well as they should, hence the merger.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 10, 2011

The Lebanese Canadian Bank Effect

New, tougher measures will be announced in Lebanon to combat money laundering. What that means to you is that now the bankers will start asking more questions about where your money came from..

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 10, 2011

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Weapons For Political Power?

So now Michael Young wants March 14 to bribe Hezbollah into giving up their weapons. He’s suggesting that in return for giving up their arsenal, Hezbollah should get an “expanded political representation of the Shiite community”.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 10, 2011

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What Have Lebanese Female MPs Done For Women Issues?

Aline Sara investigates their contributions, with the “most disappointing” label going to Neyla Tueni, who presents a rather infuriating case: A young female journalist who ran for parliament on a platform of female empowerment only to get married, get pregnant and completely leave public life after being elected.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 9, 2011

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