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Cannabis to Be Legalized in Lebanon for Medical Use. (Shutterstock)

July 19th, 2018 - 09:06 GMT

Cannabis to Be Legalized in Lebanon for Medical Use

Speaker Nabih Berri Wednesday told U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard that Parliament is preparing to study and approve legislation to legalize the cultivation of cannabis for medical use, the state-run National News Agency reported.

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July 19th, 2018 - 08:16 GMT

Lebanon Could Legalize Cannabis Growing for Medical Use

In order to facilitate such reconstruction, China needs access to a port on the eastern Mediterranean from which to ship materials. (Shutterstock)

July 12th, 2018 - 11:18 GMT

China Eyes Investments in North Lebanon

Hashish has long been cultivated illegally in Lebanon, particularly in the Bekaa Valley, historically a stronghold for Hizballah and other outlaw groups. (Shutterstock)

July 10th, 2018 - 08:56 GMT

Legalizing Cannabis Can Solve Lebanon's Economic Crisis

The trade dimension of the two countries' ties was touched on within a framework of following up the trade exchange volume between the two countries in a way that serves both states' interests. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Egypt, Lebanon Discuss Economic Ties

“We don’t have a real economy in Lebanon. The model we have been living in for the past 25 years is no longer sustainable. We need a change.” - Raed Khoury, Minister of Economy and Trade (Courtesy of The Daily Star)

January 14th, 2018 - 12:13 GMT

McKinsey to Pitch Ideal Economic Model for Lebanon in Six Months: Minister

The Israeli and Lebanese flags reportedly flew side-by-side at the music event (Twitter)

July 30th, 2017 - 12:59 GMT

Why is a Belgian Festival Stirring Lebanese Anger About Normalization With Israel?

Lebanese Economy Minister Raed Khoury (third from left) called upon Lebanese expatriates to grab the opportunity of investing in Lebanon at a session held within the framework of the fourth annual “Lebanese Diaspora Energy Conference” at BIEL. (Twitter)

May 10th, 2017 - 09:30 GMT

Lebanon's Economy Minister Urges Lebanese Expats to Invest in Their Country

Traders across Lebanon increased their prices although the debate over the new taxes has not been concluded yet. (File photo)

March 19th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Lebanon: Merchants hike prices ahead of new taxes

Syrian refugees living in dire conditions in Lebanon. (AFP/Joseph Eid)

March 16th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Lebanon moves forward on policy addressing Syrian refugees

Lebanon has over 60 small, medium and large insurance companies and some experts believe that this number of firms is too big for a small country. (Shutterstock)

March 15th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Lebanon finalizes plan to encourage insurance company mergers

Marble and granite factory owners in Lebanon have recently staged several rallies against imports of similar products from Egypt and Syria. (Assaf Marble)

March 7th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Lebanon and Egypt to sign MoU to ramp up trade