Posted By
Najib
Aug 15, 2023 04:56
This week marks the feast of the assumption of Mary, a feast celebrated mainly by Catholic Churches around the world. The assumption of Mary or is a very special in Lebanese villages mainly where festivals are held with all sort of fun and religious activities. The Saint Charbel Paris in Ottawa organized their 29th Annual Family Gathering Around the Virgin Mary this year and as part of the week-long activities, they broke their own record…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 14, 2023 04:50
Alvarez & Marsal just completed its first preliminary forensic audit of the Lebanese Central Bank. The audit company was supposed to deliver its initial audit report in September 2022, but difficulties in collecting information and reviewing Central Bank documents delayed the delivery by 8 months. The report is 331 pages long and divided into 14 sections. Even though this is still a preliminary report, there's plenty of evidence to suggest irregular accounting practices, governance failures,…
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