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IN BRIEF
People on the move
Newborn companies
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Health insurance
A healthy outlook for private health insuranceIn view of the limitations of the NSSF, there is room for growth in private medical coverage
Industry: Made in Lebanon
In order to obtain a local certificate of origin, Lebanese products must meet recognized international standards
Ambition of the Month
Serve good food, and they will comeThe Mehanna family has stayed on top in the restaurant business for over 100 years
COVER STORY
Introduction
Avoiding hard feelings between banks and their customersBanks need to be more transparent about charges and fees,and customers must do their homework
Real rate of interest rates
The interest rates that are advertised by banks do notreflect what you actually pay for a loan
Real bank charges
The hidden costs of bank accountsYou should be aware of all of the various fees that banks charge for servicing your bank account
FINANCE
The big banks go for expansion abroad
The best outlet for the high liquidity of local banks is inunder-served foreign banks
REAL ESTATE
Zoom: Outperforming fund managers
Real estate is on a rollWith steady demand from end users and little speculation, thereal estate market can expect further growth in the coming years
Gulf developers
Gulf real estate developers are back in the gameAfter a difficult year in 2009, real estate companies areadopting new business strategies this year
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Tax tips
Income tax for people without a tax numberA tax expert advises companies how to deal with servicesrendered by non-permanent or non-resident workers
BUSINESS LIFESTYLE
Big boys’ toys: Snow toys
Non-skiers can have fun tooA variety of activities are available for having fun on the snow
Dress for Success: Hats
Finding the right winter hatYour hat should suit the shape of your body and your face
2026
Investment in property beats all others
