Six Lebanese Make the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List

Taha and Najib Mikati remain the wealthiest Lebanese on Forbes' Billionaires List, each with an estimated fortune of $3.1 billion. Other Lebanese billionaires featured on the list include Bahaa Hariri with $2 billion, Robert Mouawad with $1.5 billion, and Ayman and Fahed Hariri with $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively. Elon Musk continues to hold the title of the world's richest person, with a net worth of $342 billion, followed by Mark Zuckerberg at $216…

Global Fire Power Rankings 2025: Lebanon 115th Worldwide, Ranked Last in Middle East

The Global Fire Power list uses over 60 individual indicators to measure a country's military strength, including manpower, air power, land power, naval power, financials, geography, natural resources, and logistics. The United States has topped the list since 2005, followed by China, Russia, and India. As for Lebanon, it ranked 115th out of 145 countries considered for the annual GFP review, placing dead last in the Middle East region. Turkey ranked first in the region,…
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Electricity Minister Joe Saddi: Additional Supply Hours For Areas Who Address Violations

9 months ago
Lebanon’s new Energy Minister, Joe Saddi, held his first press conference this week, addressing the country’s electricity crisis and outlining his plans to tackle some of the sector’s most pressing issues. While it is no ...
Lebanon

Dar Al-Handassah To Present Master Plan For Qleyaat Airport Within Three Months

9 months ago
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited Qleyaat Airport this week, accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny and local MPs. During his visit, he announced that an agreement has been reached with the ...
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An ISF Patrol Car in Germany?

9 months ago
Someone thought it would be amusing to transform his black Dodge into a replica of an ISF patrol car. This incident occurred in Germany, where the car was spotted displaying the ISF logo and the ...
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What’s Happening Between The Telecom Ministry & Ogero?

9 months ago
This week, the Ministry of Telecommunications decided to cancel the contract of Ogero’s Director General, Mr. Imad Kreidieh. This move was anticipated, given that Kreidieh’s term was extended last year and he is nearing the ...
Lebanon

Bassam Abou Zeid Appointed by Minister of Information to Lead Télé Liban

9 months ago
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, has requested the Cabinet’s approval for the appointment of a new Board of Directors for Télé Liban, to be headed by esteemed journalist Bassam Abou Zeid. The new board, in ...
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Luxury Watches Worn by Lebanese Politicians

9 months ago
In 2021, during the revolution, many activists started sharing pictures of luxury watches worn by Lebanese politicians. Recently, I noticed an Instagram account run by a watch enthusiast, showcasing the luxury watches worn by Lebanese ...
Automotive

Lebanon’s First Solar-Powered Bus, Lira Bus, Set to Launch by May 2025

9 months ago
Two years ago, we were introduced to the so-called 100% Lebanese electric car, the “Lira” which ultimately never materialized. Now, we’re hearing about the “Lira Bus,” slated for launch in May 2025. Lebanese engineer Hisham ...
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World Happiness Report 2025: Lebanon Ranked Third from the Bottom

9 months ago
The World Happiness 2025 Report has been released, and unfortunately, Lebanon ranks 145th out of 147 countries, positioning it among the least happy nations in the world. This ranking is based on data collected from ...
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