AME Info (http://www.ameinfo.com)
Covers current business news in a number of fields including energy, oil and gas, Arab financial markets, construction, and technology. Includes in-depth business reports from different countries in the region, and links to other relevant websites (English, Arabic).
Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/en/countries/Lebanon)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social, cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name of the country for information in English and Arabic.
An-Nahar Daily (http://www.annahar.com/)
Site of the most important private daily newspaper in Lebanon. Founded in 1933, it provides daily news on politics, business, culture events and much more (in Arabic). The site has also a women’s magazine in French.
Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (http://www.arabfund.org/)
Search for information on projects funded throughout the Arab world.
Arab Net (http://www.arab.net/)
It is a major Arab website that contains information on the government, history, geography, business, culture, transport, tourism of each country, and provides links to other relevant websites.
Association of Banks (ABL) (http://www.abl.org.lb/)
This is the site of the professional association of all operating banks in Lebanon. The site includes economic reports, annual reports, and research and statistical data.
Beirut University ( http://www.buonline.edu.lb/bu/admissions.html#deg)
“The Business Administration curriculum is specifically designed to meet the changing demands of a global marketplace.”
Center for Statistics (http://www.cas.gov.lb/)
Official statistics on population, transportation, construction, banks, markets, foreign trade and other important issues - includes a monthly bulletin.
Central Bank of Lebanon (http://www.bdl.gov.lb/)
Economic and financial legislation, reports and statistics, as well as business circulars, and financial news reports can be found on this official site of the Central Bank of Lebanon.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (http://www.ccib.org.lb/Home/index.aspx)
This is the official website of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. It includes economic data, the chamber’s magazine, bylaws for the incorporation, management, administration and dissolution of business companies, and more.
Commercial Overview ( http://www.ameinfo.com/lebanon_business_profile/)
Main imports and exports, trade partners, recent history of the economy, and important commercial contact information.
The Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.com.lb/)
Most important English language daily newspaper in Lebanon. Covers political, business and cultural news and events.
Development Gateway Country Overview (http://www.developmentgateway.org/)
“The Development Gateway helps communities, organizations, and individuals build partnerships, share ideas, and work together to reduce poverty.” Search by development projects as well as by country to identify additional web sites and documents.
Directory of Development Organizations (http://www.devdir.org/)
“ The Directory is a compilation of contact data of the main sources of assistance available for private sector development (micro, small an medium-sized enterprises) and poverty reduction. A wide range of organizations is included in the Directory: international organizations, government ministries, private sector institutions, development agencies, universities, research and training institutes,
NGOs/PDOs, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions, and development consulting firms.” Searchable by keyword.
Fares.net (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and Arabic. Search under the name of the country.
Global Archive -- Total Search (http://www.ft.com/world/mideast)
Searches the archive of the British newspaper, Financial Times, online version.
International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/index.htm)
The IMF is an “organization of 183 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.” A search by country will yield reports on the IMF’s initiatives and programs in it.
Leb Seek (http://www.lebseek.com/)
Small but useful search engine with links to numerous cultural, economic and social sites.
The Lebanese Canadian Business Association ( http://www.lcbaonline.com/home.html)
“An association registered in Lebanon under No 2037/2 dated 7/11/1991, regrouping businessmen and executives of both Canadian and Lebanese nationalities or origin. Very active in the various economical and development sectors.”
Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS) (http://www.lcps-lebanon.org/index.asp)
The LCPS is an independent, non-profit research institute, that focuses on issues related to the social, economic and political development of Lebanon. It publishes a number of periodicals such as The Lebanon Report and the Beirut Review, as well as books and other publications.
Lebanon - Al-Mashriq (http://almashriq.hiof.no/lebanon/index.html)
Important portal on every aspect of Lebanon’s social, economic and political life.
Lebanon.com ( http://www.lebanon.com/index.htm)
This is more than a business directory as it provides not only addresses and phone numbers but also a profile of companies in every sector of the Lebanese economy.
Lebanon Directory (http://dmoz.org/Regional/Middle%5FEast/Lebanon/)
Mega portal that can be searched by country. Includes information on all aspects of life in that country.
Lebanon Links (http://www.lebanonlinks.com/)
Major Lebanese portal that includes links to banks, universities, international organization, the media, tourist and entertainment sites, and searchable Yellow and White pages.
Lebanon Wire (http://www.lebanonwire.com/)
Lebanese daily news service online that covers Lebanon and the Middle East.
(It is by a paid subscription)
Lebanon. Com (http://www.lebanon.com/)
Online daily news, business resources, and tourist information about Lebanon.
Living in Lebanon ( http://www.idal.com.lb/WhyLebanon.aspx?ID=36)
Investment Development Authority of Lebanon gives information about cost of living in Lebanon
MEMRI: The Middle East Media Research Institute (http://www.memri.org/)
Founded in 1998, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) ‘explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.’
Ministry of Economy and Trade ( MOET) (http://www.economy.gov.lb/MOET/English/)
Official site of the Ministry of Economy and Trade. Includes legislation with respect to intellectual property and consumer protection, as well as statistical reports, information on WTO seminars and workshops held in Beirut, and the text of the Euro-Mediterranean agreement.
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for Social Development) (http://www.unrisd.org/)
“UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue and contributes to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/lebanon.html)
“Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.
United Nations ReliefWeb (http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc100?openForm)
“ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)... serving the information
needs of the humanitarian relief community” Offers news updates to crisis
situations around the world and includes information about refugee camps and
other relief efforts.
United States Trade Representative (http://www.ustr.gov)
As “America’s chief trade negotiator and advisor to the President of the United States on trade policy, the USTR and the Agency itself work with other bodies, such as the World Trade Organization to create new job opportunities for American business, workers and agricultural producers.” A search by country yields news, regulations, reports and initiatives on the United States’ and USTR’s dealings with it.
United States. Agency for International Development. Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) (http://dec.usaid.gov )
“The purpose of the DEC is to strengthen USAID's development projects, activities, and programs by making ... development experience documents available to USAID offices and mission staff, PVO's, NGO's, universities and research institutions, developing countries, and the public worldwide.”
United States. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html)
Offers valuable statistics by country and by commodity beginning in 1996 and information about the U.S. trade balance with individual countries from 1992 onward.
United States. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration (ITA) (http://trade.gov/index.asp)
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics, export data, publications and reports on a variety of issues related to international trade.
The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups’ advice, initiatives and warnings concerning them.
World Chambers Network (http://www.worldchambers.com/)
Searchable by country offers information about individual national chambers of commerce and about international trade including news and upcoming events of interest to the business world.
World Trade Network (http://WorldTradeNetwork.org/)
An English language site proving access to information country by country on international trade as well as links to related sites, as well as to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
World Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/)
Headquartered in Switzerland the WTO, made up of member governments from around the globe, is dedicated to topics concerning international trade and development. Its English language “website contains material for a range of users, from the general public to students, academics and trade specialists. It includes introductions to WTO activities and a large database of official documents.”
Yahoo! Finance - Currency
Conversion (http://finance.yahoo.com/currency)
This service provided by Yahoo offers up-to-the-minute universal conversion rates of foreign currencies.
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