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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, gives a press interview at his ministry in the capital Riyadh on February 18, 2016. (AFP/Fayez Nureldine)

February 23rd, 2016 - 05:30 GMT

Saudi Arabia issues travel warning for Lebanon following suspension of military aid

The UAE has followed suit, reducing its diplomatic mission in Lebanon to a bare minimum.

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February 16th, 2014 - 08:59 GMT

U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon congratulates Lebanon on new cabinet

It is truly a pity that civil wars, terrorism and hostility among regional powers prevents the optimal exploitation of the eastern Mediterranean’s natural gas treasure, which has the potential to transform the economic future of Cyprus, Turkey and the Levant.

January 8th, 2014 - 12:54 GMT

The impending dispute between Cyprus and the Levant over offshore gas

Lebanon could not continue to spend up to 15 percent of its GDP on fuel imports

January 17th, 2013 - 08:13 GMT

Oil off Lebanon's coast could be a big winner

Hassan Nasrallah waxes lyrical on Syria

January 3rd, 2013 - 04:29 GMT

Sayyed says: Hezbollah's Nasrallah wants Lebanon to keep out of Syria

Iran has granted Lebanon money for the construction of a water dam

November 18th, 2012 - 07:34 GMT

No strings attached: Iran grants Lebanon money for dam

Public sector workers in Lebanon have long been demanding pay increases

November 14th, 2012 - 10:02 GMT

No pay rises for Lebanese public sector workers, say Ministers and Experts

Lebanese banks have resisted previous bonds as the yield was too low

September 18th, 2012 - 01:04 GMT

Bigger bonds, higher yields: Lebanon's government to issue ten-year bonds

The union said the sharp increase in the prices of raw materials used by bakeries was the major reason behind the strike

April 17th, 2012 - 12:58 GMT

A strike threatens the bread supply in Lebanon

The governor warned that reforms would not materialize if political detente was absent between the various Lebanese groups

October 30th, 2011 - 08:34 GMT

Any salary hike will cause inflation to rise in Lebanon

Lebanese companies and investors have been pressing successive governments to pass the capital market law, arguing that many countries in the region have surpassed Lebanon in capital market laws and regulations

October 26th, 2011 - 06:23 GMT

Capital market to create jobs in Lebanon

Cyprus has begun exploratory drilling for oil and gas in the eastern Mediterranean Sea – risking escalating tensions with Turkey

October 1st, 2011 - 01:53 GMT

The oil issue in the Middle East

May 15th, 2008 - 08:34 GMT

Lebanon: Cabinet reverses measures against Hizbullah, talks expected in Qatar