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SGBL loses legal battle with sanctioned magnate Fadi Nasser's son

When the son of US-sanctioned Lebanese magnate Fadi Nasser obtained a court order to withdraw his money from Société Générale de Banque au Liban, the bank tried to get the money back through the French courts.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.07.2021

Beirut's passivity to Capital's arrival shows inclination for Russian aid

Russian firm Capital's entry in the Syrian energy market could be the cause of a new border dispute with Lebanon, but the local authorities have barely raised an eyebrow at the event, highlighting a growing popularity for Russian aid among the country's political elite.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 07.07.2021

Paris keeps mum on list of sanctioned individuals

Three individuals either close to or members of the Free Patriotic Movement led by Gebran Bassil are allegedly on the French foreign ministry's secret list of Lebanese citizens banned from entering French soil, measures France would like to extend further.

Subscribers only Agencies 05.07.2021

Iraq-Lebanon oil deal stuck between a rock and a hard place

Baghdad wants payment in kind for its fuel in the form of Lebanese medical expertise or food products - which crisis-ridden Beirut is not well placed to provide.

Subscribers only Agencies 05.07.2021

CMA CGM has big plans for Lebanon

The port of Beirut in April 2021. © Wael Hamzeh/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.06.2021

Wassim Mansouri being lined up to succeed Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salamé

With two investigations by the Swiss and French authorities now ongoing, the writing is on the wall for the governor of the Lebanese Central Bank Salamé.

Subscribers only Agencies 28.06.2021

Abbas Ibrahim provides Biden's after-sales service in Moscow

Lebanese spymaster Abbas Ibrahim visited Moscow on Wednesday to discuss Syrian refugees in Lebanon and humanitarian aid deliveries, issues that are at the centre of Russian-US negotiations on Syria.

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 21.06.2021

Riad Salamé assets probe points to Bank Audi

For one of its investigations, the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office is interested in assets belonging to the Bank of Lebanon governor and property transactions he may have made as well as the actions of various banks, including the French subsidiary of Lebanese group Audi.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 16.06.2021

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Nabil el Daher's Middle East contracts come back to haunt Airbus

A Paris court will begin a hearing at 2pm on 30 June into a case that has been hanging over Airbus for years. The former agent of the group's border protection arm Signalis is ready for a new round, even if that means revealing contracts made in Saudia Arabia and the rest of the region.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.06.2021

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New Internet platforms compete for information about Riad Salamé

Following the start of a number of investigations into the activities of Bank of Lebanon governor Riad Salamé, the organisations behind them are digging for information to build up their cases against him and are launching competing Internet platforms to this end.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 19.05.2021

Riad Salamé, governor of the Bank of Lebanon.

Multiple investigations underway into BDL chief Riad Salamé

While the Swiss government's investigation into Bank of Lebanon governor Riad Salamé has lacked some impetus, private investigation firms are conducting probes that may go further.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 05.05.2021

Riad Salamé, Governor of the Bank of Lebanon since August 1, 1993.

CMA CGM in pole position for Beirut port after German project rejected

The German project for the reconstruction of the Beirut port, launched with great pomp, has been rejected by the government. That leaves the French giant CMA CGM favourite to win the contract.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 26.04.2021

Lebanese intelligence chiefs told to stem fuel drain on Syrian border

Lebanon, which is already battling with a fuel shortage, is having to watch part of its meagre supplies disappear into Syria, which is itself in short supply. The government has turned to the intelligence service to try to reduce the cross-border trafficking.

Free access Agencies 23.04.2021

Macron initiative under pressure from complaint against Riad Salame

After three complaints filed in London, the Swiss foundation Accountability [...]

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 07.04.2021

Qaiwan, the Iraqi oil firm behind Lebanon swap solution

So that it can fulfil its commitment to supply Beirut with oil to help ease the country's energy crisis, Irak has called in trader Qaiwan to set up a swap system as Kudistan crude is too high in sulphur to be used in Lebanon's power plants.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.03.2021

Syria dominates Hezbollah's Moscow trip

The focus of Hezbollah's first visit to Moscow since 2011 was to be Lebanon and Lebanese politics but the conversation quickly turned to Syria.

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 29.03.2021

Pasdaran beef up Hezbollah's cyber capacity

The Quds Force, the military branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, or Pasdaran, is providing Hezbollah with a new cyber-intelligence unit, in keeping with Hassan Nasrallah's wishes. The unit will also enable Tehran to keep Hezbollah on a tighter rein.

Subscribers only 24.03.2021

Abbas Ibrahim key to Beirut-Baghdad oil deal

Lebanese spymaster Abbas Ibrahim has played a vital role in ongoing plans to export Iraqi oil to Beirut, discussing the arrangement with officials in Damascus, Cairo and even Washington.

Subscribers only Agencies 15.02.2021

Rahmehs still at heart of Beirut's energy business

Despite their involvement in the delivery of adulterated oil to Lebanon, brothers Raymond and Teddy Rahmeh still occupy a key role in the supply chain.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 27.01.2021

Barzani and Rahmeh take on consultants to do battle with Iraq Telecom

Accused of embezzlement by the Kuwaiti logistics giant Agility and France's Orange, Sirwan Barzani and his Lebanese partner Raymond Rahmeh are taking measures to defend their reputations.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 09.12.2020

Paris sees window for central bank audit

With Alvarez & Marsal having thrown in the towel, France is looking to get directly involved to advance its agenda in Lebanon.

Subscribers only 02.12.2020

While awaiting Beirut port reconstruction, CMA CGM turns attentions to northern port of Tripoli

With the restoration of Beirut port held up by the political crisis in Lebanon, the French shipping company CMA CGM is pressing on with its activities in the northern Lebanese port of Tripoli, a gateway to future business in Syria, while keeping one eye on the situation in the capital.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 24.11.2020

A CMA CGM vessel leaving Marseille on August 25, 2020, to rescue Beirut.

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All articles - Lebanon

SGBL loses legal battle with sanctioned magnate Fadi Nasser's son

Beirut's passivity to Capital's arrival shows inclination for Russian aid

Paris keeps mum on list of sanctioned individuals

Iraq-Lebanon oil deal stuck between a rock and a hard place

CMA CGM has big plans for Lebanon

Wassim Mansouri being lined up to succeed Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salamé

Abbas Ibrahim provides Biden's after-sales service in Moscow

Riad Salamé assets probe points to Bank Audi

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Nabil el Daher's Middle East contracts come back to haunt Airbus

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New Internet platforms compete for information about Riad Salamé

Multiple investigations underway into BDL chief Riad Salamé

CMA CGM in pole position for Beirut port after German project rejected

Lebanese intelligence chiefs told to stem fuel drain on Syrian border

Macron initiative under pressure from complaint against Riad Salame

Qaiwan, the Iraqi oil firm behind Lebanon swap solution

Syria dominates Hezbollah's Moscow trip

Pasdaran beef up Hezbollah's cyber capacity

Abbas Ibrahim key to Beirut-Baghdad oil deal

Rahmehs still at heart of Beirut's energy business

Barzani and Rahmeh take on consultants to do battle with Iraq Telecom

Paris sees window for central bank audit

While awaiting Beirut port reconstruction, CMA CGM turns attentions to northern port of Tripoli

Lebanon's spymaster Abbas Ibrahim facing possible US sanctions but still enjoying support in Washington

Armed forces chief disagrees with Aoun over military intelligence slot

Hezbollah marginalised by Washington in negotiations with Israel

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All articles - Lebanon

SGBL loses legal battle with sanctioned magnate Fadi Nasser's son

Beirut's passivity to Capital's arrival shows inclination for Russian aid

Paris keeps mum on list of sanctioned individuals

Iraq-Lebanon oil deal stuck between a rock and a hard place

CMA CGM has big plans for Lebanon

Wassim Mansouri being lined up to succeed Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salamé

Abbas Ibrahim provides Biden's after-sales service in Moscow

Riad Salamé assets probe points to Bank Audi

Spotlight Nabil el Daher's Middle East contracts come back to haunt Airbus

Spotlight New Internet platforms compete for information about Riad Salamé

Multiple investigations underway into BDL chief Riad Salamé

CMA CGM in pole position for Beirut port after German project rejected

Lebanese intelligence chiefs told to stem fuel drain on Syrian border

Macron initiative under pressure from complaint against Riad Salame

Qaiwan, the Iraqi oil firm behind Lebanon swap solution

Syria dominates Hezbollah's Moscow trip

Pasdaran beef up Hezbollah's cyber capacity

Abbas Ibrahim key to Beirut-Baghdad oil deal

Rahmehs still at heart of Beirut's energy business

Barzani and Rahmeh take on consultants to do battle with Iraq Telecom

Paris sees window for central bank audit

While awaiting Beirut port reconstruction, CMA CGM turns attentions to northern port of Tripoli

Lebanon's spymaster Abbas Ibrahim facing possible US sanctions but still enjoying support in Washington

Armed forces chief disagrees with Aoun over military intelligence slot

Hezbollah marginalised by Washington in negotiations with Israel

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Nabil el Daher's Middle East contracts come back to haunt Airbus

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New Internet platforms compete for information about Riad Salamé