When discussing the real estate market, a common misconception leads many to think only about the residential segment of the market. However, Read More
Abstract The report aims to explore the existing market for tobacco-based products in Lebanon. It focuses on the contribution of the “cigarettes” Read More
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), Lebanon’s real GDP growth slightly picked up in 2016. Lebanon’s Real GDP growth Read More
Abstract The substantial delay in publishing national accounts (namely the Gross Domestic Product, GDP) and thus economic growth (g) in developed and Read More
Despite favourable recent developments, Lebanon continues to face vulnerabilities and mounting challenges. The conflict in Syria and the resulting mass influx of Read More
The insurance sector, like many other sectors of the Lebanese economy, has been inevitably under the strain of local and regional turmoil. Read More
Net Profit ($ mn) ROACE (%) ROAA (%) Cost-to-Income (%) BLOM 116.83 15.21 1.42 37.03 Audi 114.08 12.00 1.05 50.50 BoB 50.68 10.50 1.11 47.00 Byblos 27.85 5.31 0.49 60.70 The un-audited financial results of the four largest listed Lebanese banks — Read More
Overall Outlook: The Lebanese F&B Industry Business Monitor International (BMI hereafter) released its report on Lebanon’s Food and Beverages Read More
The Lebanese healthcare system is being overstretched due to the increasing number of Syrian refugees seeking treatment in the country, as well Read More
The Alpha Group’s[1] total assets registered an increase in 2017, in large part due to higher domestic assets. According to Bank Data, Read More
