The number of construction permits saw an 11.76% year-on-year (y-o-y) drop to reach 12,559 by October 2015, compared to a higher level of 14,233 during the same period last year. In the same context, the ... read more
The Lebanese economy is a “credit economy” where the function of financial intermediation takes center stage. Up to July 2015, the totality of loans granted in the financial sector constituted 110% of GDP. ... read more
Egypt will finally start electing a new parliament by mid-October this year after 3 years without a legislative Council of Representatives. During Q3 2015, and after president Al-Sisi reshuffled the ... read more
The municipal solid waste crisis has been the main highlight of the third quarter (Q3) in Lebanon. The forceful closing of the Naameh landfill resulted in trash being piled up on the streets, with no ... read more
Owing to the fact that no 2 places on earth have the exact same geological composition or experience, or the same geological forces, natural stones are like fingerprints, each one is unique. This means ... read more
According to the Central Bank of Lebanon, the value of outstanding loans to the private sector rose by 0.47% since year-start to $54.17B by March 2015. The largest category of these disbursed loans is the ... read more
The steel industry is the biggest industry in the world after oil and gas, with an estimated global turnover of $900B. Steel is the most widely exploited and recycled metal on earth. Its various forms and ... read more
Construction activity lost momentum by February this year with the number of real estate permits decreasing by yearly 26.78% in the first two months of 2015 to 1,966, compared to 2,685 in 2014. Noting that ... read more
For too long, real estate sector in Lebanon remained one of the core sectors to assess the economic health of the country and determine its forthcoming standing. The undeniable importance of real estate ... read more
Shaping earlier civilizations, wood is one of the oldest industries and one of the most valuable and monitored commodities in our modern world. Wood is very well recognized for its many uses starting with ... read more
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