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IN BRIEF
People on the move
Newborn companies
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Country Report
The local economy is going strongLarge capital inflows and record numbers of tourists are enabling this country to defy the worldwide recession
High-end branded retailers
High-end retail is drawn to the most prestigious streetsThe name Solidere has become synonymous with top-of-the line brands
Bio
Organic foods make their way to the marketConvincing consumers of the health benefits of organic produce is the key to increasing demand
Trade: Reading Intelligently
External sector: Looking behind the figuresAlthough both gross exports and imports are down, this is largely a reflection of developments in international markets rather than a weakness in the local economy
Ambition of the Month
Making the perfect violinArt Iskandarian, a local violinmaker, aspires to create Stradivarius-quality violins
FINANCE
Online Banking
Online banking is catching on Internet banking makes transactions easier for customers and cheaper for banks
Opinion
It is time to address the structural problems in our economyMakram Sader argues that we must solve the problem of structural imbalances in our economy
Financial figures
COVER STORY
Focus: Towers
The future is straight upIn view of the scarcity of land and rising land prices, the trend in real estate in Beirut is towards high-rise buildings
Real Estate
The Gulf real estate sector puts the worst behind it Investor confidence in the residential real estate market has begun to return
Investments
Regional economies are on track to recoveryThe Gulf countries turned the corner in the second quarter
BUSINESS LIFESTYLE
Big Boys' Toys: Portable Internet
Mobile Internet devices are invading the marketSmartphones, led by the BlackBerry, are very popular with business travelers
Dress for Success: Layers
Fall is a time for layersAs the weather changes, you can adapt by wearing layers of garments
2026
Local shops with global names
