US$11 billion. Lebanon’s reconstruction will require not only a huge amount of money, but also a real political commitment ...

Middle Eastern countries face many challenges, starting with feeding their growing populations. Solutions exist, both in terms of quality and quantity. But in the context of global warming, it is ...

Lebanon has been in the midst of a severe economic crisis since 2019. With soaring inflation rates, job losses, and a significant drop in GDP, the country's financial state is dire. Despite the IMF's ...

The emblematic modernization of the Qatari military has continued in earnest in recent years. A $5.9 billion deal with Italian ship maker Fincantieri for a new amphibious warship and a $12 billion ...

ByTheEast: Since 2011, the Arab countries followed different paths. What have they in common in 2020? Nadim Houry: The Arab world and the MENA region are plunged into a deep crisis, which based on a ...

The UAE is positioned uniquely for riding the wave of ecotourism. The UAE ecotourism drive attempts to underscore the region’s “tourism potential” in its ‘natural wonders’. The “Ministry of Climate ...

Thousands gathered yesterday in Paris to protest against President Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term in office. © David Hury Yesterday our Paris correspondent David ...

Afghanistan by itself is a true spoil of war. Ever since Soviet geologists mapped Afghanistan’s crags and valleys for minerals and raw materials, which according to estimates are worth trillions of ...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman received Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri last April. During the visit, Hariri said he expected Lebanon to sign economic ...

Middle Eastern and African agriculture industry will witness the innovative collaboration between a leading controlled agricultural environment lighting company and a tech expert to find innovative ...

UN-HABITAT's projects highlight the need for support and nurture children, including their health, education, nutrition and child protection services in Lebanon ...

The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic artery which links producers of crude oil from the Middle East to markets in the Asia Pacific region, Europe, North America and beyond, is of strategic importance to ...