Honorary president of the institution, Al-Kassar died at the age of 94, having held ministerial positions and built a leadership career in both the Lebanese and Arab private sectors.
Author: From the Newsroom
A meeting in Abu Dhabi discussed the financing of infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships during the first gathering of the group held in the Arab country.
Brazil increased its score in the UN index that measures health, education, and income levels of the population. An Arab country ranks among the highest.
Ambassadors from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco, and Bahrain discuss expanding bilateral partnerships with the state government and meet with local business leaders.
First-quarter results show USD 26.4 billion in orders but also reveal a USD 76 million loss.
Mercosur foreign ministers’ statement indicates talks will conclude soon, with the agreement set to be signed later this year.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is bringing 15 companies to take part in the supermarket trade fair, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate the import tariff on olive oil is expected to boost business.
Food Expo will feature food and industrial packaging exhibitors, as well as importers, business owners, and even end buyers. The event is set to take place in June in Damascus.
Professionals will be hired all over the world to fly Boeing and Airbus aircraft. A roadshow is set to take place in São Paulo in June.
The Gulf country has deposited its instrument of acceptance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which is aimed at curbing harmful subsidies that contribute to overfishing and promoting the sustainable management of global marine resources.
Intensive courses in Arabic, entrepreneurship, and Lebanese cultural heritage are available from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik starting July 7.
The goal is to attract foreign travelers, improve services, drive local handicraft and retail sales, and create jobs.
The Libyan Government of National Unity announced selective implementation of a tax on consumption to be levied on imports of items alternatives to which are locally made or whose imports exceed domestic demand. Goods from Brazil will be exempt.
Ministers from the two North Africa countries met with International Monetary Fund technicians in Washington, US to go over cooperation and economic reform implementation.
