March 1: An investigative report on the retail sector is the cover story of this month's Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 22:
Lebanon Opportunities celebrated with Mohamad Choucair his election as the Chairman of the Economic Organizations at a luncheon attended by 200 guests
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Feb 1: Easy Banking 2018 is now available in bookstores, and distributers to subscribers to Lebanon Opportunities. Every piece of information has been updated on terms and conditions of hundreds of loans and savings products offered by retail banks
Feb 1: The son in the footsteps of his father's promise. A promise to include the private sector. The Prime Minister and the newly anointed Chairman of the Economic Organizations are on the cover the الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Feb 1: Tech is Everywhere and almost in every article of the February issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Jan 5: Just published: The Entrepreneur Handbook - by Lebanon Opportunities
Jan 2: الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي follows oil&gas from discovery to exploration. A full investigation this month
Jan 2: What will happen in 2018? Billions of dollars in projects. It's all in the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 1: The Winter/Spring 2018 issue of Properties has been published. More than 2,300 new buildings are being listed
Dec 1: Markets are crowded with...discounts!الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي looks into defensive strategies that shopkeepers are adopting to fend-off a drop in demand
Dec 1: The Real State of Real Estate has become a annual ritual, expected by most readers of Lebanon Opportunities. This year's numbers are startling
Nov 16: InfoPro Events has organized in partnership with building renovation company Renovate a workshop on Waterproofing and Renovation Systems in collaboration with CMC
Nov 14: InfoPro in partnership with The LORE Foundation has launched Schools, a comprehensive overview of primary and secondary education in Lebanon. The launch was accompanied by a workshop attended by most stakeholders in that sector. Speakers included Marwan Hamadeh, the Minister of Education, represented by Fady Yarak the Director General of Education, Dr. Saouma Bou Jaoudeh (AUB), and Dr. Samir Jarrar. Also participating were Fawzi Kyriakos-Saade, the founder of The Lore Foundation, and Ramzi El Hafez as a moderator
Nov 1: The chamber of commerce is knocking on the doors of many new markets. الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي shows you the results
Nov 1: Exporters! They are an important element of the country's economic mix. It's all in Lebanon Opportunities!
Oct 27: Lebanon Opportunities represented by its publisher Ramzi El Hafez was invited as a keynote speaker at the inauguration of the Lebanon National Energy Forum organized with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attended by the President of the Republic. The presentation was broadcast live on several television channels. Visit this link and watch the presentation
Oct 12: The Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference has been held with great success. More than 1,200 people attended over two days, with all sessions fully booked!
Oct 1: Finding the right employee is a real challenge. Lebanon Opportunities shows you how!
Oct 1: Hotel rooms are being filled again. It's all in الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Sept 1: Transport of exported products is the focus of the cover story of الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Sept 1: Lebanon Opportunities presents a full understanding the specifics of consumers and demographics
Aug 2: GeoMarkets has been formed! A joint company between InfoPro and the founder of GIS Guide. Get ready for geo-mapped database solutions...
Aug 1: The hospitality sector is coming back. Strategies are explained in the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Aug 1: الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي looks at SMEs and discusses their status in an exclusive interview with the Minister of Economy and Trade
July 1: The issue of الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي is focused on the telecom sector, with an exclusive interview with the Minister of Telecom
July 1: A deep look at 'Traders and Wholesalers' has made it to the front cover of Lebanon Opportunities
June 5: InfoPro Events has announced October 11-12 as the dates of the 2017 edition of its annual conference Business Opportunities in Lebanon. the conference program is currently being designed, and a call for presentations has been launched
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June 1: Plans for the electricity sector, and an exclusive interview with the Minister of Power and Water, César Abi Khalil, are covered in the June issue of الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
June 1: The Summer/Autumn issue of Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities is now on newsstands. More than 2,200 listings of new residential buildings are featured, in addition to information needed by home buyers
June 1: In June, Lebanon Opportunities explores in its cover story the various businesses taking off from the advancement in computers. This includes startups, apps, Fintech, Internet of Things, and other aspects
May 2: An investigative on Cybersecurity features as the cover story of the May issue of الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
May 2: The proliferation of gated communities was the subject of the cover story of the May issue of Lebanon Opportunities
April 20: Lebanon Opportunities celebrated its 20th anniversary, in a grand reception, organized at the Résidence des Pins, right on the steps where Lebanon was first proclaimed. Around 600 attendees including public officials, leaders in the private sector, advertisers, current and former team members, celebrated the positive influence the magazine has had on the economy.
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April 14: A multimedia campaign celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lebanon Opportunities has been launched simultaneously on TV stations, billboards, led screens, and social media!
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April 3: Cyber security has become dominant in corporate affairs. The cover story of the April issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي has an in-depth coverage of the latest corporate threat...and opportunity!
April 3: Lebanon Opportunities is now 20 years old! The April issue is a special issue retracing the country's developments since the magazine was first published
March 5: Imports are dwarfing exports in spite a multitude trade agreements with other countries. The cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي looks into the reasons
March 3: Saida is the focus of this month's issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 1: Easy Banking 2017 is now available, supplemented by its companion website www.easybanking.com.lb
Feb 1: On the cover of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي an investigation on prospects in the oil&gas sector in light of the passage of the law concerning it
Feb 1: Millennials are what's keep marketers up at night. Lebanon Opportunities has investigated consumer habits of this market segment
Jan 2: What will it take for the government to restore confidence? Read about it in الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Jan 2: The yearly Agenda occupies the cover of the first issue of 2017 of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 8: InfoPro Research has launched the Real Estate Survey & Index which will be updated twice a year
Dec 1: More than 2,000 listings are featured in the just released Winter/Spring 2017 issue of Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities the semi-yearly real estate buyer reference and guide magazine
Dec 1: In الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي the battle of supermarket prices is the main story in December
Dec 1: The real state of real estate is the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities containing a wealth of field-collected data on the sector
Nov 1: To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Ecole Superieure des Affaires (ESA) has selected Lebanon Opportunities to publish a special supplement tracing the history and future plan of that business university
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Nov 1: What are the demands of the economy from the new President? It is all in the November issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Nov 1: SME Finance has become a primary focus for banks, to which Lebanon Opportunities has dedicated its November cover to
October 20: Around 1,800 people attended the very successful Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference. They attended 15 workshops with 53 moderators, speakers, and panelists in a variety of subjects including real estate, marketing, finance, technology and management
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October 19: Nine Lebanon Opportunities Achievement Awards were announced during the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference
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October 19: More than 1,200 people attended the inaugural session of the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference
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Oct 12: A discussion moderated by Robert Fisk with author Marwan Iskandar around his latest book, 'Qatar's Pursuits, Struggling for a Regional Role' was organized by its publisher INFOPRO. More than 200 people attended.
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Oct 1: Out to Africa - via France! The October issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي covers the conference by the Franco-Lebanese Chamber of Commerce in Paris on doing business with Africa
Oct 1: A SPECIAL ISSUE was published by Lebanon Opportunities including a guide on salary scales, based on a recent survey undertaken by INFOPRO
Sept 1: الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي is featuring subsidized loans on its September cover
Sept 1: The Business of Kids is the focus of the September issue of Lebanon Opportunities
August 10: InfoPro Events announced that the Business Opportunities in Lebanon 2016 conference will be held this year on Oct19-20 at the Movenpick Hotel. Visit the conference website http://www.opportunities.com.lb/boil2016 for updates
August 8:
A facebook campaign has been launched to promote The Business Handbook by Lebanon Opportunities
August 1: Labor and employers are joining hands. All details are in the August issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
August 1: Small companies are large exporters. An in-depth report is the cover story this month in Lebanon Opportunities
July 20: The Business Handbook was launched at a reception organized at the Monroe hotel. The reception was attended by a large number of business leaders.
July 15: jobs.com.lb has had a full makeover. Take a tour!
July 1: الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي features how internal tourism is keeping the hospitality sector on its feet
July 1: Still Building! The cover story of Lebanon Opportunities shows latest announcements and project starts in the residential, office, and retail sectors.
June 1: Finally! After so many years and by public demand, the third edition of The Business Handbook - by Lebanon Opportunities has been published. It is the fruit of more than a year of arduous work. Get your copy today. For more information please visit www.thebusinesshandbook.com
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June 1: Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities the semi-yearly real estate listings and buyers guide magazine has just released its summer/fall 2016 edition
June 1: In this month's issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي, the cover story features how exports, deprived from easy land access to foreign markets, are relying on the seas
June 1: Deflation: The Good and Bad is the cover title of the June issue of Lebanon Opportunities
May 2: Trade missions to and out from Lebanon are crisscrossing the world. All the details are in the May issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
May 2: Interest rates are stable proclaims the cover issue of Lebanon Opportunities
April 2: It's time for agriculture in الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي. The April cover leads to several articles covering the sector in all its aspects
April 2: New technology applications in business, or New Tech in Biz, is on the cover the Lebanon Opportunities
March 1: easybanking.com.lb has been launched by the team of Lebanon Opportunities. It is an easy to use guide to selecting the savings or loan program that fits your needs. It includes services provides, costs, and bank requirements
March 1: الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي features in March the development of restaurant chains, and their economic and business contributions
March 1: New Payment Systems is on the cover of the March issue of Lebanon Opportunities. The story covers contactless and tap payment systems, as well as b2b solutions
Feb 1: Easy Banking 2016 is now available. Updated information on all specifications and cost of loans and savings programs of all retail banks
Feb 1: In the February issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي a full coverage of the information technology sector, together with statistics and a full overview
Feb 1: There are 50,000 public land properties in the country. Details are in this month's issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Jan 4: The Industry sector is on the cover of the January issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Jan 4: Lebanon Opportunities starts the new year with its ritual yearly agenda, an almanac for 2016
Dec 1: The Diaspora is on the cover of the December issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي. Read about their impact, projects, and stories.
Dec 1: The Winter/Spring 2016 issue of Properties -- by Lebanon Opportunities is now available. Details on more than 2,250 buildings under construction or newly finished, in addition to precious information for home buyers. Get your copy!
Dec 1: This month's issue of Lebanon Opportunities has taken the national economic pulse. The results are not as gloomy as is commonly believed! Read all about it in the magazine.
Nov 2:
Lebanon Opportunities announced its 2015 recognition awards. The theme for this year is Growth and Success...No Matter What! The awarded companies were: Lebanon Opportunities 2015 Recognition Awards: Cardio-Diagnostics, The Spot, Waterfront City, Venture Group, Fair Trade, Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Café Najjar, Phoenix Energy, EuroMena III, Sanita, MEA
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Nov 2-3
Around 1300 people attended the Business Opportunities in Lebanon 2-day conference held at the Phoenicia hotel. The conference was inaugurated with 750 attendees, followed by 12 specialized workshops.
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Nov 2:
The Charter of Economic Rights was launched by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in partnership with Lebanon Opportunities. Read the charter, and much more in this issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
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Nov 2: How to transform trash into cash? In the November issue of Lebanon Opportunities a number of local examples
Oct 1: The heart of Beirut is the hear of Lebanon. الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي investigates how closing the Beirut Central District affects the entire country
Oct 1: More retail! An onslaught of urban and rural shopping center makes this month's cover of Lebanon Opportunities
Sept 1: The September issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي looks at the garbage crisis and its impact on the economy
Sept 1: Tripoli is back! The September issue of Lebanon Opportunities contains a special section on how the second capital is regaining its role
August 1: How to read the latest economic indicators? Check the August issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
August 1: Lebanon Opportunities in its August issue dissects the Telecom 2020 plan, with a feature article and an exclusive interview with Boutros Harb
July 22:
A panel discussion on the book الحلم اللبناني was held at the Monroe Hotel with around 200 participants. Discussants included former Ministers Tarek Mitri and Jihad Azour as well as Samir Abdel Malak and Abdo Medlej. The panel was moderated by Ramsay Najjar
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July 1: The cover story of the July issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي is focused on the latest in the off-shore oil sector
July 1: Million dollar homes have become the minimum standard in most sections of the capital. The July issue of Lebanon Opportunities explores the relationship between location, size, and price
June 12:
More than 300 cultural and political personalities attended at the Quality Inn in Tripoli a symposium around the book الحلم اللبناني
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June 1: The Silk Road goes through Lebanon according to the cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي. The issue also covers endeavors by the private sector to strengthen ties with Arab Gulf countries
June 1: More than 2,000 new or under construction buildings are listed in the just published Summer/Fall 2015 issue of Properties by Lebanon Opportunities. This is a record number. This issue is a must for home buyers as well as professionals in the real estate sector including developers, bankers, insurance, and all kind of product and service providers
June 1: The hospitality sector is not dead. It is fighting back! The cover story of the June issue of Lebanon Opportunities has a number of features on various endeavors by stakeholders in that sector.
May 8: More than 4,000 fans have liked the facebook page of الحلم اللبناني. The book has been a top seller at Virgin, Antoine, and other leading bookstores
May 2: The May issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي explores the impact of remittances from expatriates in Arab Gulf countries on our national economy
May 2: Top employers and new jobs in the May issue of Lebanon Opportunities, is the cover feature. Advancements in marketing, finance, and technology have created new types of jobs such social network community managers, risk specialists, and compliance officers.
April 2: الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي explores how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved in company practice
April 2: Ten years following the ratification of the association agreement between Lebanon and Europe, known as the EuroMed Agreement, a special feature on the commercial relations with Europe has been published in the April issue of Lebanon Opportunities.
March 26: الحلم اللبناني, a book by Ramzi El Hafez, has been published by InfoPro. Hundreds of people have attended the launch signature at the newly refurbished Le Bristol hotel
March 1: Why is confidence lost in the public sector, while at the same time, it is high in the private sector? The answers are in the March issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
March 1: A new generation is taking the helm of business. Their strengths and weaknesses are analyzed in the March issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 1: The cover story of the February issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي features an extensive article on Small and Medium Enterprises
Feb 1: Easy Banking 2015 is now available. Updated information on all specifications and cost of loans and savings programs of all retail banks.
Feb 1: The year has started with a plethora of new economic challenges. In the February issue of Lebanon Opportunities, you will find in-depth reports on the impact of Syrians, the power sector, oil, employment, and SME developments
Jan 5: The Euro and oil prices are down. This will lead to an economy that is up. How? It's in the January issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Jan 2: What will happen in 2015? Forget consulting crystal ball readers. The answers are in the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 11: REAL recognition to Lebanon Opportunities: The Real Estate Association of Lebanon (REAL) honored Lebanon Opportunities and its contribution to the real estate sector, and especially for its suggesting a real estate course for brokers, in a lunch attended by most of the sector's companies.
Dec 1: Around 2,000 new buildings or under construction are listed in the just published Winter/Spring 2015 issue of Properties by Lebanon Opportunities. This is a record level, and this issue is a must for home buyers as well as professionals in the real estate sector including developers, bankers, insurance, and all kind of product and service providers
Dec 1: Has food safety been sealed for good? This is what the feature on the December cover of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي is looking into
Dec 1: Many investigate reports are featured in the December issue of Lebanon Opportunities, including the growth of the private equity sector, which is this month's cover story
Nov 12: Lebanon Opportunities was invited to moderate a workshop organized by UNIDO on the importance of creative industries
Nov 1: When faced with challenging times, many companies resort to out-of-the-box ideas to invigorate their businesses models. Ten success stories are featured in الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي this month
Nov 1: Did you know that inflation in luxury items is more than double that of commodities? Lebanon Opportunities has tracked prices for the past ten years...
Oct 23: InfoPro was a key participant in a conference organized by the National Committee of the UNESCO at the Lebanese University under the theme: The Knowledge Economy
Oct 2: Lebanon Opportunities participate in a conference organized by the Association of Banks (ABL) to discuss the relationship between banks, the media, and advertising agencies.
Oct 1: Who are the tax payers? An investigative report on where does public money comes from, and where it is spent, in an unprecedented detail and analysis. This cover story of Lebanon opportunities is material for reference.
Oct 1: Patent and brand protection are in the core interests of the chamber of commerce, and on the cover of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Sept 1: The real estate sector is starting to reverse the trend. The cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي explores what is working in that sector
Sept 1: Agripreneurs or the first time a business magazine looks at agriculture as a center for entrepreneurship is on the cover of Lebanon Opportunities
August 1: All what is needed on financing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)is in the August issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
August 1: The glass is half full is the conclusion of an intensive investigation on the water sector, published in the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities
July 1: What do our expats want? Real estate, finance, and touristic facilities. It's all in the July issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
July 1: Where is the economy headed: Down or Up? The answer can be found in the July issue of Lebanon Opportunities which includes several articles assessing the state of the economy
June 1: The Summer/Autumn edition of Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities has been published. It includes more than 1,800 new buildings or still under construction. It is available in bookstores and newsstands and sent free of charge to subscribers of Lebanon Opportunities
June 1: The June issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي looks into the prospects of tourism this coming summer and the associated promotional campaign
June 1: Several articles on Social Media Strategies are the subject of the cover of June issue of Lebanon Opportunities
May 5: The Oil&Gas Handbook - by Lebanon Opportunities is the newest publication by InfoPro targeted towards all non experts. This developing sector will affect a large segment of the economy. This handbook is a 'must read' to understand the current and future status of this field
May 2: The May issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي exposes how the storm of new legislation is causing havoc in public finance
May 2: Business with the State: In its May edition, Lebanon Opportunities explores how to get contracts from various public sector entities
April 2: Lebanon in Jeddah, a major activity by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is the cover story the April issue of the chamber's official magazine الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
April 2: Lebanon Opportunities has dedicated most of its April edition to the issue of numbers. Several feature articles explore the usage numbers in business and economic decision making, its accuracy, dependability, and understanding by stakeholders. An issue to keep...
March 1: What's stuck between wood and gold? According to the March issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي it is politics
March 1: TrendTastic! Top trends that have taken the market by storm in the March issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 20: 1,200 people attended over two days the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference, on Feb 19-20. Themed ‘Economic sustainability during crisis’, The inaugural session was attended by more than 600 participants. The event was held at the Phoenicia Hotel. The event is the largest business gathering in the country, with more than 70 panelists in 16 workshops.
Feb 1: Easy Banking 2014 is out and available free to all subscribers and on sale on major newsstands and bookstores
Feb 1: The retail trade sector is facing plenty of challenges. The February issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي investigates how retailers are facing up to it
Feb 1: The hospitality sector is not dead! The cover story of Lebanon Opportunities in February highlights the creativity and perseverance of this sector
Jan 15: More than 70 presentations, panelists, and moderators will participate in the Business Opportunities in Lebanon - Year XI conference (February 19-20, 2014). It will take place at the Phoenicia Hotel. The conference will be held under the theme: ‘Sustainability During Crisis’. It will cover the state of the economy, branding, e-marketing, real estate, finance, and green business. More than 1,000 businesspeople are expected to attend. Stay tuned to the developing program by visiting http://www.opportunities.com.lb/boil11
Jan 7: The Chamber has rejuvenated its premises. The January issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي has the story on its cover
Jan 2: Almanac 2014: In the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities a complete listing of all private and public sector projects slated for development and completion during this year
Dec 4-5 Lebanon Opportunities and الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي have sponsored and participated in the annual Fikr conference organized by the Arab Thought Foundation in Dubai
Dec 4: The dates for the upcoming Business Opportunities in Lebanon - Year XI have been set for February 19-20, 2014. The conference Sustainability Under Crisis will cover branding, emarketing, real estate, green business, energy, and the state of the economy. Stay tuned to the developing program by visiting http://www.opportunities.com.lb/boil11
Dec 2: Achievements 2011-2013 of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon: A retrospective of the works of the board of directors of the CCIABML is featured as the cover story of the December issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Dec 2: The Winter/Spring issue of Properties-by Lebanon Opportunities is out! More than 1,700 new residential buildings are listed
Dec 2: A full investigation of the industrial sector is the main topic of the December issue of Lebanon Opportunities including statistics, overview of the sector, major players, and products
Nov 1: An overview of national statistics is summarized in the November issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Nov 1: Lebanon Opportunities explores all aspects of electronic and digital business: E-verything!
Oct 1: The October issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي includes a special article on the next steps contemplated by the private sector after the one-day strike it has organized.
Oct 1: Real Estate by the Numbers is the subject of the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities. This special section includes several articles covering statistics, major developers, biggest projects and much more.
Sept 26:
InfoPro is exhibiting at the Beirut Energy Forum, featuring its Oil&Gas market study.
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Sept 9:
Challenging current economic conditions: Interview with Ramzi El Hafez on Future News mid-day and evening broadcasts
Sept 2: The normally folded open cover of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي is 'closed’! The cover story depicts how going on-strike may be the last resort of the business community to stimulate the formation of a new Cabinet
Sept 1: 'Exporting KnowHow' is the topic of the special issue of Lebanon Opportunities in September. The issue explores how 14 main economic sectors are being successful in selling their brainware to other countries
August 1: How Lebanese expats impact the economy back home? The cover feature of the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities, in a series of articles, cover the issue from all angles
July 29: 'Casper&Gambini's' has publicized its ranking among the Top 100 National Brands of Lebanon Opportunities
July 29:
Sanita has launched a television campaign to promote its ranking in the Lebanon Opportunities 100 National Brands survey.
July 10:
MTV, one of the top 10 local brands mentioned in the July issue of Lebanon Opportunities has announced its ranking on its nightly news including an interview with the publisher Ramzi El Hafez
July 1: The voices of economic associations are getting louder on the cover on the summer (July/August) issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
July 1: The Top 100 National Brands is the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities, the result of an extensive market survey undertaken by InfoPro Research
June 10: InfoPro participated as an exhibitor in Project Lebanon that was held on June 4-7 where it displayed several of its publications and services include Lebanon Opportunities, Properties, and Project Monitor
June 1: A record was set by the Summer/Autumn issue of Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities, the bi-annual premier residential real estate buyer's guide: More than 1,500 new buildings in Beirut and four cazas around it are listed in all their detail
June 1: Green is the color of the cover of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي as the issue explores the ascent of green business in the country
June 1: BIG LOANS is the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities this June with emphasis on how banks are competing in attracting the business of the corporate sector
May 2: The May issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي explores the prospects of the tourism sector this summer
May 2: The Oil&Gas sector is the focus of the May issue of Lebanon Opportunities with a number of articles tackling the impact of oil and gas discoveries in Lebanon on the private and public sectors
April 28: Lebanon Opportunities was the media sponsor of the Gas&Oil Summit held in Beirut and organized by IRN.
April 27: InfoPro co-sponsored a mission by The Global Smile Foundation (GSF), headed by Boston-based Dr. Usama Hamdan. GSF flew a team of seven specialist medical team members (surgeon, nurses, etc.) who performed in under one week 22 cleft-lip operations on needy children. The cleft lip (bec de lievre - شفة أرنبية) is a birth deformation of the mouth. When untreated, it creates social and health problems for the inflicted child. There are almost no local expertise locally with such cases, and children often are not well cared for due to that. A normal operation can be done in one hour -- and the operated child can lead a normal and healthy life afterwards, like any other.
April 15: The InfoPro team -- once again -- committed its support to the success of Heartbeat and its concerts aimed at raising funds to operate needy children with congenital heart disease. Dozens of Infopro team members attended the concerts. InfoPro, in various forms of support, has been on the sides of heartbeat since its inception. More than 1,200 children have been treated (and cured) since.
April 2: The Lebanese-Saudi commercial relations is the cover story of the April issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
April 2: A comprehensive survey of salaries in 12 sectors has been published in a special section of the April issue of Lebanon Opportunities
March 1: Easy Banking 2013 has been distributed to the subscribers of Lebanon Opportunities
March 1: يتناول موضوع الغلاف لعدد آذار من مجلة الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي إنقطاع الحوار بين الهيئات الإقتصادية والحكومة
March 1: A number of funding schemes targeting SMEs have been launched recently. The details are in the March issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 1: Easy Banking 2013 is on newsstands!
Feb 1: التعثر في القطاع السياحي هو موضوع الغلاف في مجلة الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Feb 1: How is the new system working for hotels and restaurants to earn stars? It is the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities this month together with a comprehensive list of venues that have enrolled in it
Jan 13:
Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of BusinessMag, a business TV show on the Future News channel.
Jan 11:
A week-long billboard campaign has been launched. More than 1,000 faces have been booked.
(Photo: Issam Azar)
Jan 7: من هو المسؤول عن التصدي للأولويات؟ الجواب في عدد كانون الثاني من مجلة الإقتصاد البناني والعربي
Jan 2: A lot is slated to happen during 2013. The full agenda is the subject of the cover story of the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 7: InfoPro one of 15 with AUB in a consortium of academic and industry partners. The American University of Beirut (AUB) has been awarded a grant of €904,877 from the European Union Tempus Program to implement a project that supports academic research while promoting innovation and enhancing partnerships with industries. The ‘Innovation and Development of Academic-Industry Partnerships’ through Efficient Research Administration in Lebanon (IDEAL), was officially launched at AUB. The IDEAL project seeks to augment inputs and outputs for research, development and innovation (RD&I) in Lebanon to improve the country’s economic strength and global competitiveness. A consortium of 15 partners from Lebanon and Europe launched the project activities and discuss the three-year scope of work. Partners from Lebanon include the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the National Council for Scientific Research, Lebanese University, Beirut Arab University, University of Balamand, Modern University of Business and Science, as well as the Lebanese Industrial Research Achievement Program (LIRA), and INFOPRO. European partners include Staffordshire University; United Kingdom; University of Joanneum, Austria; University of Alicante, Spain; University of Bari, Italy; Technological Educational Institute of Larissa, Greece; and the Mowgli Foundation, United Kingdom. The participating Lebanese institutions represent over two-thirds of the local higher education. The target beneficiaries of this project are local researchers, students, non-profit organizations, and society at-large who will benefit from improved systems for research, development and innovation (RD&I) designed to grow the country’s economic strength and global competitiveness. AUB Provost Ahmad Dallal quoted the 2003 Arab Human Development Report, saying, “Local innovation… [is] a necessary complement to harnessing knowledge and technology from abroad.”
Dec 3:
Winners to the 2012 Lebanon Opportunities Achievement Awards for Banking have been announced!
Dec 1: Properties - Winter/Spring 2013 is out and available in all bookstores and newsstands
Dec 1: تحقيق كامل: الأسواق التجارية (مول) في عدد كانون الأول من مجلة الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Dec 1: It's not all doom and gloom in business. In fact, there are a number of sectors that are flourishing. To find out more, read the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities
Nov 1: The November issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي has 'The Scream' as its cover story, featuring the loud demands of the economic associations
Nov 1: The Green Business Handbook, published in October, has been distributed to all subcribers of Lebanon Opportunities. It is also available in bookstores.
Nov 1: Womanon Opportunities the modified brand name of Lebanon Opportunities says it all in the November issue. Women in Business has been tackled from all angles including market studies, legal aspects, products and services, as well as profiling more than 50 successful entrepreneurs and managers
Oct 31: The Lebanon Opportunities Green Business Initiative won a runner-up award from the Green Mind Award in the media category
Oct 1: Why has the United States stopped caring about the Middle East? Find the answers in this month's issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
Oct 1: The October issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي includes an impact analysis of the proposed new pay scale of public servants on the economy
Oct 1: The cover story of Lebanon Opportunities presents in-depth research on consumer buying habits together with data, analysis, and expert opinion
Sept 27: Representatives from more than 50 large companies attended a special workshop on how to apply for and trade carbon credits. The workshop was organized by the Lebanon Opportunities Green Business Initiative in collaboration with UNDP and G Consulting
Sept 1: Rising oil prices are fueling stock markets in several countries in the Gulf. Bloomberg Businessweek looks into the link between energy prices and performance in the financial markets
Sept 1: No smoke without fire or لا دخان بلا نار is the cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي investigating the impact of banning smoking in closed public spaces
Sept 1: Many more malls are underway offering more than 100,000 sqm in new gross leasable areas. Read this cover investigative story in this month's issue of Lebanon Opportunities
August 1: The Foreign Owners: Non-local investors continue to be enthusiastic. A major cover story on foreign investors including a listing in major sectors. All in the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities
July 1: In the summer (July/August) issue of Al Iktisad Al Lubnani wal Arabi a full analysis on the upcoming public budget is being featured
July 1: Challenges constraining the Lebanese economy is on the cover of the July/August edition of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
July 1: Sea views are priced at a great premium and the July issue of Lebanon Opportunities has made of that topic its cover story
June 13: Lebanon Opportunities in partnership with UNDP and G Consulting announced during the Green Business Opportunities conference an initiative to assist a company to reduce its carbon footprint, obtain carbon credits, and trade them on the international market. Companies interested in benefiting from this assistance are requested to contact us at green@infopro.com.lb
June 13-14 More than 700 people attended the two-day Green Business Opportunities conference that included ten specialized workshops and close to 40 presenters, panelists, and moderators. Proceedings of the conference can be downloaded by visiting: http://www.opportunities.com.lb/event
June 1: More than 1,200 residential buildings under construction or ready for delivery, representing tens of thousands of apartments for sale, are featured in detail in the just published Summer/Autumn issue of Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities
June 1: 'The devil is in the details' proclaims an in-depth analysis of the latest economic figures in الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
June 1: 'Knock your head on the wall' is the recipe offered by Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition to deal with the Euro crisis
June 1: Profits from investment in local art is the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities this month
May 2: The cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي explores teh impact of the Syrian crisis on the Lebanese economy
May 2: Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition features Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood links to business
May 2: Customer Satisfaction is the cover story of the May issue of Lebanon Opportunities
April 19: Lebanon Opportunities and InfoPro celebrated its 15th anniversary at Zaitunay Bay. More than 750 guests attended the reception and corporate fair organized for the occasion. LBC SAT covered the event 'live' with several interviews conducted with attending personalities
April 2: The cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي highlights an investigative report on the responsible agencies for controlling the safety of food products
April 2: Are the Arab countries really tax heavens or shelters? The April issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition ranks Arab countries according to their tax rates
April 2: A special issue of Lebanon Opportunities was published themed around the magazine's 15th anniversary. The issue includes a retrospective of the economy and business sector starting from the date its inception
March 8: The Minister of Information Walid Daouk visited InfoPro on the occasion of its moving to new offices.
March 1: The repercussion of the fall of the euro on the local economy is the subject of the cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
March 1: On the cover of this month's issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition: Putin's last stand. What to expect in Russian after the election
March 1: How to get the right press coverage for your company? The answer is in the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 29: InfoPro is moving! Our new address is Hamra Street, Piccadilly Center, second floor. Our phone number (+961-1)739.777 and fax (+961-1)74.90.90 remain the same. Come and visit!
Feb 23: Making the News...or how to get your company the right press coverage, a seminar, was organized on the occasion of launching BusinessNews.com.lb. Ramzi El Hafez and Ramez Maluf made presentations during the seminar. The event was attended by around 200 marketing and public relations professionals
Feb 23: BusinessNews.com.lb by Lebanon Opportunities is launched!
Feb 22: Fransabank has celebrated its 90th birthday with 'Knowledge', a conference held in the Adnan Kassar Edifice for the Arab Economy. The conference speakers included the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, the chairman of Nestle, the Chairman of Vivendi, and the Vice-President of the European Central Bank. The conference was moderated by Ramzi El Hafez. A special supplement of Lebanon Opportunities was distributed in the conference kit to more than 500 participants.
Feb 5: Easy Banking 2012 is out! It has been distributed to all the subscribers of Lebanon Opportunities and is on newsstands
Feb 3: On the occasion of launching businessnews.com.lb, InfoPro is organizing a seminar: ‘Making the News’…or how to get your company the right press coverage on Thursday, February 23 @ 4:00 pm at Le Bristol Hotel
Feb 1: On the cover of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي in February is a feature story on hot issues awaiting the government in the months to come
Feb 1: Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition explores this month how Iraq had gone from bad to worse
Feb 1: The cover story in Lebanon Opportunities this month: What's 'in' and what's passé? The changing trends in the pleasures and toys of the big boys (...and business ladies) and how business is adapting to it.
Jan 3: The dozens of major developments that were started last year carry their weight on the economies of the Arab World in 2012. A year in review and forecasts for the year to come is the top billing in the January issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
Jan 3: Stability equals Investment is the 2012 motto for the Chamber of Commerce and its magazine الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي co-published by InfoPro
Jan 3: Where to Invest in 2012, the annual guide for investors is the main feature in the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 1: More than 1,000 new residential buildings are listed in the Fall/Winter edition of Properties the semi-annual real estate magazine published by the team of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 1: International funds are investing in the Saudi stock market. Read all about it in the December issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
Dec 1: Read how Politics knocks out Economics in the December issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Dec 1: The latest 2012 sedan car models and an in-depth study of the automobile market are the subjet of the cover story of the December issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Nov 1: In the November issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition the ups and downs of Arab stcok markets are reviewed
Nov 1: The battle of the minimum wage is analysed in-depth in an investigative report in الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Nov 1: Lebanon Opportunities features the evolution of the restaurant business as its cover story
October 5: With a mention on the front page, An Nahar in today's edition has published the summary results of a recent study by InfoPro on the impact on companies and employment cause by an eventual increase in the minimum wage. Click here to read
October 3: الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي is asking on the cover of its October issue: Is raising the minimum wage an act of heroism or of unemployment?
October 3: Dinosaurs is how the October cover story of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition has described Arab economies
October 3: The cover story of Lebanon Opportunities is on the Economics of Fun, resulting from a survey based on a sample of 1,000 statistically representative households
September 1:
Zanga! Zanga! has become Oil! Oil!
September 1: Do we want electricity at any price? الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي attempts to provide an answer to this highly politicized issue that includes an exclusive interview with Gebran Bassil
September 1: Lebanon Opportunities has on its cover the first in a series of articles on consumer behavior, based on field studies undertaken by InfoPro Research
August 15: The InfoPro Center for Economic Information published a study on the national socio-economic challenges and the positions of labor, the private sector, and the government in regards to the 30 most pressing issues. The study is being distributed to public officials and leaders of the private sector and labor unions.
August 1: The Business of Diet is on the cover of the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities
July 1: Lebanon is stronger than the crisis plaguing the region proclaims the summer cover (July-August)of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
July 1: The July-August issue of Iktissad Lubnani wasl Arabi features profiles of ministers with portfolios having a strong influence on economic issues
July 1: The cover story of Lebanon Opportunities features a comprehesive file on the industrial sector, in the wake of the results of the National Achievement Awards for Industry
June 14: Around 1,000 people attended the 2-day conference on Green Business Opportunities organized by Lebanon Opportunities on June 14-15. Six specialized workshops on Green Finance, Energy, Buildings, Marketing, Hospitality, and Office were fully booked in addition to the inaugural plenary session on Green Business
June 1: The winners of the Lebanon Opportunities - Elcim National Achievement Awards for Industry have been announced in a gala dinner attended by more than 150 industrialists
June 1: The Summer/Autumn edition of Properties - by Lebanon Opportunities has been published with more than 850 new buildings listed
June 1: Is business sleeping or booming? The cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي provides the answer
June 1: The economic impact of enlarging the Gullf Cooperation Council is discussed by Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
June 1: A special issue dedicated to Green Business has been published by Lebanon Opportunities
May 2: الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي has the cost of immigration as its title this month
May 2: The Stock Market Revolution is the title of the cover story of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition
May 2: The cover story of Lebanon Opportunities features an investigation of the retail sector in downtown Beirut
April 2: Social safety nets is the cover story of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
April 2: Between a rock and a hard place is how the cover story of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition describes the promises of reform of various regional governments
April 2: Lebanon Opportunities features Financial Companies as it cover story
March 1: The issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي features the challenges facing the government to be formed
March 1: Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition features a cover story on the world food crisis
March 1: Homes under $500k is the cover story for Lebanon Opportunities. A full listing is included.
Feb 1: The kids have grown up العيال كبرت: The youths are causing regime changes in the Arab World according to the cover story of the Arabic edition of Bloomberg Businessweek
Feb 1: Labor, Employers, and the State: Where do they agree and where do they differ: It’s all in الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي
Feb 1: Easy Banking 2011 is now on newsstands
Feb 1: Social Marketing is on the cover of Lebanon Opportunities
Jan 12: To honor H.E. Adnan Kassar on the occasion of obtaining the Lifetime Achievement Award by the magazine, Lebanon Opportunities organized a lunch for the occasion attended by more than 150 officials and business leaders. The event was widely covered by the press and was on some evening newscasts.
Jan 3: The first official issue of الإقتصاد اللبناني والعربي published by InfoPro for the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon is now out. The newly designed and re-launched magazine analyses the issue of Economic Freedom
Jan 3: What are the keys to successful investments in the Arab World? The answers are the cover story of the January issue of the Arabic edition of Bloomberg Businessweek
Jan 3: Lebanon Opportunities continues its yearly tradition for the beginning of the year by publishing investment advice and analysis for the year 2011
Dec 9: Al Iktissad Al Lubnani wal Arabi الاقتصاد اللبناني والعربي, the official monthly magazine of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (CCIABML) has been re-launched at a ceremony held at the Chamber. InfoPro received a mandate from the Chamber to publish and market its magazine. The magazine has been published regularly for the past 60 years in Arabic. InfoPro has revamped the looks and content of the magazine, and distributed a trial issue at the re-launch ceremony. InfoPro is responsible for the content generation and publishing, distribution, and advertising sales. The magazine has a circulation of 10,000 copies. It is distributed to all members of the CCIABML and is available on newsstands and through subscription. The magazine covers issues that are on the chamber’s agenda such as trade agreements, economic performance, and public economic policies. It also includes news on the chamber’s activities and those of its members. “I congratulate the CCIABML on its partnership with InfoPro,” said Tarek Mitri, the Minister of Information. “InfoPro has proven throughout the years to be independent and displays the highest degree of professional output and conduct,” he said. Mohamed Choucair, Chairman of the CCIABML said that the magazine is not meant to compete with other business magazines, but rather to be a complement. “We are committed to modernize our chamber, and the new version of our magazine is a manifestation of this dedication,” he said. The magazine is headed by Ramzi El Hafez and is edited by Sleiman Audi. “We intend to make out of this publication a platform for economic dialogue, which is urgently needed in our country,” said El Hafez.
Dec 1: The cover story of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition focuses on 'The Survivors', or the mega projets in the GCC that have not been halted by the financial crisis
Dec 1: Guerilla Marketing has captured the title of the cover story of the December issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Nov 3: InfoPro announced that it has signed an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon to publish Al Iktissad al-Lubnani wal Arabi, the chamber's monthly magazine in Arabic. A trial issue is slated to be published before the end of this year, and the magazine will start regular publishing in January 2011. InfoPro was entrusted by the Chamber to develop content for the magazine, and to act as its exclusive advertising sales representative.
Nov 2: InfoPro Research has released the 2010 edition of Banktrak, a consumer survey based on 5,000 households nationwide
Nov 1: The cover story of the November issue of Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition features Company Debts in GCC countries.
Nov 1: Looking Inside Banking is the cover story of the November issue of Lebanon Opportunities. The special banking section also includes the winners of the Lebanon Opportunities National Achievement Awards for Banking.
October 24: Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Sabine Oueiss at Kalam bil Arkam on Future News TV. The show centered around the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference recently organized by Lebanon Opportunities. The show was broadcasted a second time on October 31.
October 22: Blom Bank was the winner in the 'Best Bank' category of the Lebanon Opportunities National Achievement Award for Banking. The award was announced during a ceremony organized by Lebanon Opportunities at the end of the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference. Bank Audi won three awards for 'Widest National Outreach', 'Widest International Outreach', and 'Best Corporate Goverance'. Other award winners included HSBC for 'Best Employer' and 'Best Digital Platform', First National Bank for 'Best New Retail Banking Product and Service', BLC Bank for 'Best Commitment to SMEs', Credit Libanais for 'Best Commitment to Low-Income Earners', and BankMed for 'Best Bank Advertising Campaign'. Blom Bank also earned awards for 'Healthiest Financial Performance', 'Best Branch', and 'Strongest Brand'. The award was designed and judged by a jury committee including Dr. Salim Chahine (AUB), Gabriel Deek (PCA), Dr. Youssef Fawaz (Al Majmoua), Ayman Haddad (Heidrick&Struggles), Ramez Maluf (LAU), and Tony Shwayri (Banking consultant).
October 22: A very successful week has been achieved for the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference with more than 1,000 people attending the 14 workshops in addition to the inaugural session. The Prime Minister spoke to the conference audience via a video address filmed specialy for the occasion. The Minister of Labor was a speaker in a session on social and economic dialogue, and the Ministry of Tourism used the event as a launch platform to its newly introduced hospitality classification program. Another workshop was organized on early stage financing moderated by the Vice Governor of the Central Bank Saad Andari. Other workshops on private equity, guerilla marketing, social networking, business process re-engineering were also part of the conference. Four workshops dedicated to the real estate sector were organized in collaboration with the Real Estate Association of Lebanon. Presentations can be downloaded from www.opportunities.com.lb/boil8
October 4: The marketing campaign for Business Opportunities - Year Eight, the Lebanon Opportunities annual convention organized by InfoPro Events has been lauched. Close to sixty speakers in 15 workshops in addition to the participation of the Prime Minister and the leaders of the business community will take part in the largest yearly gathering of top managers in the business sector. Check www.opportunities.com.lb/boil8 for the full conference program. As in every year, projects looking for financing will be matched with equity and debt financers in closed sessions parallel to the conference. The conference will be concluded by a dinner ceremony to announce the winners of the Lebanon Opportunities Achievement Awards for Banking in the presence of the Governor of the Central Bank Riad Salameh.
October 1: Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition explores in October why real estate prices will continue to decline.
October 1: Landmark buildings is the theme of the cover story of the October issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Sept 1: Bloomberg Businessweek - Arabic edition publishes the list of the top 100 public companies
Sept 1: The cover story of this month's Lebanon Opportunities is on the new law on oil exploration and its technical details
August 4: Due to the request of several companies, the deadline for submitting applications for the Lebanon Opportunities - Elcim National Excellence Awards for Industry has been extended until August 20
August 2: InfoPro - Business Development Services has launched the call for applications for the project-investor matching sessions scheduled for next October. Every year, InfoPro undertakes matching fund seekers and providers. Last year's endeavor resulted in a number of success stories including an equity investment by The Berytech Fund in Active Identity, a technology company. The matching sessions are scheduled in parallel to the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference at the Dbayeh Convention Center
August 1: Leban OFF ON?, the new slogan of the Ministry of Power is the subject of the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities
July 13: Lebanon Opportunities organized a lunch featuring Labor Minister Boutros Harb to discuss his interview in this month's issue of the magazine. Around 100 guests from public officials, the business community, and the media attended the Q&A event at Le Bristol Hotel. The discussion was centered around the endeavors of the Ministry of Labor on reforming social security and labor laws. The press covered the event in its business pages.
July 1: Lebanon Opportunities and ELCIM have launched the call for entries to the National Excellence Awards for Industry. The Awards program is composed of 12 categories that all manufacturers in Lebanon are eligible to apply to, at no charge. A media campaign has been undertaken in several newspapers as well as via email. The applications will be scored through an independent jury
July 1: Super-Lubnan says it all! It is the title of the July issue of the Arabic edition of Bloomberg Businessweek
July 1: What impact did the drop in the value of the Euro have locally and elsewhere? The answers are in the cover story of the July issue of Lebanon Opportunities
June 15: Lebanon Opportunities was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Environment in recognition of its contribution to a cleaner environment
June 13: Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Sabine Oueiss on the Kalam bil Arkam talk show on FutureNews TV discussing the government budget proposal and other economic issue
June 3: The digital version of Lebanon Opportunities is now available on the iPad, and copies have already been sold on it
June 1: Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Nadim Koteish in his Studio 24 program on FutureNews TV. The interview was mostly on the government budget proposal
June 1: Bloomberg Businessweek is the rebranded title of the fully revamped Arabic edition of the world's most widely read business magazine. The new edition has beefed up with more features and columns and has an entirely new look including a new logo
June 1: Lebanon Opportunities features the experience of international companies and foreign managers as it cover story
June 1: The Summer/Autumn issue of Properties, the bi-yearly Real Estate edition of Lebanon Opportunities has been released, together with an update of its companion website properties.com.lb
May 14:
Around 150 guests from public officials, the business community, and the media attended a Q&A luncheon organized by Lebanon Opportunities at Le Bristol Hotel with H.E. Rayya El Hassan who discussed her interview in this month's issue around the government budget. The event was headlined in most television news broadcasts that evening, most prominently on LBC which dedicated to it several minutes. The press also covered the event prominently.
May 2: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition features the Return of the Old Guard in Dubai on its cover
May 2: Dynasties or family businesses including the saga of 30 of the nation's third-generation companies are the subject of the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities this month.
April 1: jobs.com.lb has broken a new record: More than 25,000 people visited the site last month!
April 1: Treasure hunting in the Arab stock markets is the cover story of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition
April 1: The travel industry is featured as the cover story of this month's Lebanon Opportunities
March 26: Lebanon Opportunities has now available a digital edition! An agreement with Zinio, the world's premier online newsstand has been reached. A replica of the print edition will be available for sale starting in April. This will allow our readers outside Lebanon faster and cheaper access to our magazine. For a free copy of the March edition, please click here
March 25: InfoPro is participating in the CAREERS job fair at BIEL on March 25-28 in search to fill its vacancies. For job openings, please click here
March 14: Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Sabine Oueiss on Future News TV. To view, please click here to view
March 4: An op-ed article authored by Ramzi El Hafez was published in the economic page of the daily An Nahar. Click here to view
March 1: Ramzi El Hafez was a guest commentator on the 3:00 O'Clock news broadcast of Future News TV
March 1: President Barack Obama is on the cover of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition, in an exclusive interview!
March 1: Interest rates on deposits are still relatively high. For all the rates, check the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities
Feb 4:
What better slogan for Lebanon Opportunities to accompany its airport campaign?
Feb 2: Success Story. A $300,000 equity investment by Berytech Fund has been commited in Active Indentity. It was signed a few days ago. The two parties were introduced to each other at the Investor-Project Matching sessions organized by InfoPro - Business Development Services, held during the latest Business Opportunies in Lebanon conference held on October 6-7, 2009. Active Identity is a pioneer in providing UHF Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services to customers in retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, defense, transportation and logistics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. Organizations use Active Identity’s RFID solutions to automate and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of their supply chains, logistics, and asset tracking operations. The Berytech Fund is a Lebanese start up fund. Its mission is to invest in early growth Lebanese companies whose business is in the information and communication technology (ICT) in exchange for equity ownership. With over $6 million under management, Berytech Fund focuses on technology companies in Lebanon with proven commercial viability.
Feb 1: InsuranceTrak 2010, a sector survey on individual and corporate insurance usage and attitudes, has been released by InfoPro Research
Feb 1: Where are all the jobs? It’s in the February issue of BusinessWeek – Arabic edition
Feb 1: To find out what banks really charge, read the cover story of the February issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Jan 29: Anna Abs, a former colleague at InfoPro, was identified as one of the victims of the fatal crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 409. She was for several years a successful manager of the telemarketing department. Under her leadership, the department flourished. She had excellent relations with her colleagues which she kept after moving on to develop further her career. We keep fond memories of her and pray for God to bless her soul.
Jan 18:
Now you know. This is the slogan of Lebanon Opportunies for this year. A billboard campaign has been launched this week.
Jan 17:
BusinessWeek - Arabic edition is on dozens of lampposts at Media City - Dubai. The campaign is planned for one full month.
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Jan 14:
Lebanon Opportunities organized a lunch in honor of former Prime Minister Fuad Siniora at the Bristol Hotel. The event was attended by 200 guests including current and former ministers with economic portfolios, members of Parliament, leaders of the private sector, and a large number of company owners. The event was widely covered by the press and TV news broadcasts.
Jan 4: To determine what constitute an ideal portfolio of investments, check the January issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition
Jan 4: Prospects for 2010 are 'Real Good' according to the cover story of the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 16: The InfoPro Center for Economic Information, the NGO division of InfoPro and the MACLE project of UNIDO have launched the results of a study they have undertaken jointly on Technical Barriers to Trade. The study is based on two surveys, conducted by InfoPro Research, of more than 130 companies in 2004 and 2008. The study findings include progress made by manufacturers of food products during the period between the two surveys. A ceremony was held at the Bristol Hotel in presence of the Minister of Economy and Trade Mohamed Safadi. The study results, published in a 120-page booklet, was distributed to more than 100 stakeholders.
Dec 14:
InfoPro has declared 2010 as its own Green Year and has posted the following pledge on its website:
InfoPro is committed to minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment. In order to achieve this it has committed itself to:
• Minimizing waste by evaluating operations and ensuring that they are as efficient as possible
• Minimizing toxic emissions through the selection and appropriate use of its fleet vehicles and the source of its power requirements
• Sourcing and promoting a product range to minimize the environmental impact of both production and distribution
• Complying with or exceeding all the environmental legislation that relates to the Company
• Accepting responsibility for the harmful effects that its operations have on both the local and global environment and it is committed to reducing them
• Measuring its impact on the environment and setting targets for ongoing improvement
• Raising the awareness of its staff with respect to environmental issues and enlisting their support in improving the Company’s performance
• Encouraging the adoption of similar principles by its suppliers, clients, and the community at large
Dec 1: Following the purchase by Bloomberg of BusinessWeek magazine from McGraw Hill, the name of the magazine is now officially Bloomberg BusinessWeek, so is its Arabic edition published by InfoPro
Dec 1: Dawn or dusk for Dubai? The answer will be found inside the December issue of BusinessWeek-Arabic edition
Dec 1: Lebanon Opportunities explores the high-street retail market on its December cover
Nov 8: Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Future News TV talk-show program Kalam bil Arkam on Sunday, hosted by Sabine Oueiss
Nov 5: InfoPro together with auditing firm Mazars launched the first edition of La Revue or المجلة, a journal on coporate tax and legal issues. The publication will be published three times a year in English, French, and Arabic. The editorial content will be prepared by Mazars. InfoPro will handle the commercial aspects of the publication including distribution, sales, and subscriptions. A ceremony at Le Bristol hotel was held and well attended by the legal and auditing community
Nov 2: The InfoPro Center for Economic Information, together with the MACLE project of UNIDO have published a study on Overcoming Barriers to Trade, based on a field research undertaken by InfoPro Research in 2004 and 2008. A ceremony to launch the study will be held in the next few weeks
Nov 1: The cover story of the November issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition looks at the real estate sector in the Gulf. What areas are poised to go up, and those still facing difficulties
Nov 1: Downtown Beirut is back as a business destination. The November issue of Lebanon Opportunities covers how the new Souks and other activities are contributing to the resurgence of that area
October 21: InfoPro is launching La Revue, a journal edited by leading auditing firm Mazars on November 5, 6:00 pm at Le Bristol. La Revue will be published three times a year in three languages (Ar, Fr, En) and will deal with tax and legal corporate issues.
October 20: Ramzi El Hafez was a panelist in the Arab Labor Conference organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in a workshop on private sector sustainability. InfoPro Research has recently completed a study commisioned by ILO on the supply and demand of labor in Lebanon
October 19:
585 presentations from the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference were downloaded by 90 people from our website. Topping the charts:
| Theme | Session | Presenter | Organization | Downloads |
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| Real Estate | Pricing Study | Jennifer Abu Mrad | InfoPro | 45 |
| Communication | Digital PR | David Allan | Ogilvy | 42 |
| Communication | Selecting an agency | Kamil Kuran | Starcom | 36 |
| Communication | Post advertising | Jennifer Abu Mrad | InfoPro | 34 |
| Communication | Press relations | Ramez Maluf | LAU | 33 |
October 8: The 7th edition of the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference has ended with success. More than 750 people over two days attended the 15 workshops, where more than 50 panelists and speakers took turn to share their experience and know-how in a large number of business sectors. To download the presentations, please click here: www.opportunities.com.lb/boil7
Oct 1: BusinessWeek can't make up its mind: Are the markets going up or down? Both scenarios are examined
Oct 1: The ten tallest tower buildings in Beirut are the subjet of the cover story of the October issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Sept 15: InfoPro Events announced the upcoming 7th annual conference of Lebanon Opportunities. Scheduled for October 7-8, the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference has planned 15 workshops with three themes: Insurance (in collaboration with ACAL and LIBS), Communication and Marketing (in collaboration with IAA), and Industry (in collaboration with ELCIM). Other workshops cover real estate, investment, and tax issues. The inaugural includes a roundtable dicussion on "Meeting the Ambitions of the Nation". For details, please visit: www.opportunities.com.lb/boil7
Sept 1: BusinessWeek-Arabic edition looks at the financial crisis - one year after. Are we out of the woods?
Sept 1: Top developers are changing the residential construction sector. Lebanon Opportunities profiles what they are doing
August 1: Lebanon Opportunities is out with two reports on human development on its cover, one on Lebanon, and the other on Arab countries
August 1: Properties is a newly born InfoPro product. A derivative product of Lebanon Opportunities, this stand-alone supplement is being published semi-annually. The first issue is distributed with the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities, and will be available in bookshops until December when the next issue is slated to be published.
July 1: Lebanon Opportunities cover feature is how women are pursuing women customers...
July 1: This summer we have a double issue (covering July/August) for BusinessWeek - Arabic edition with a cover story on how Lebanon is getting economically stronger. The cover story was featured in the news section of the international edition of BusinessWeek.
June 24: The World Bank, based on a survey undertaken by InfoPro Research, has published a report on Gender-based differences among entrepreneurs and workers in Lebanon
June 23: InfoPro and the Lebanese branch of Mazars an international auditing firm based in France, announce the publishing of a quarterly journal specialized in tax , commerce , accounting ,social laws and regulations. The first issue will cover holding and offshore companies.
June 12: InfoPro has published a book authored by economist Marwan Iskandar entitled: The Bear Turns Tiger: Resurgent Russia. A signing ceremony will be held at the Bristol Hotel on June 23, 6-9 pm.
June 11: Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Bassil Khatib at the three O'Clock news at Future News TV, with comments on the economic impact of the elections.
June 8: The biggest winner in the Parliamentary elections is InfoPro Research as its projections of the 11 districts it has polled before the elections were an exact reflection of the voting results. It is the only polling source in the country that had correct projections. Congratulations to the (expanded) team of close to 150 people that has made this possible!
June 5: Ramzi El Hafez will be a guest on Future News TV on election night on June 7 at 9:00 pm. Tune in!
June 1: Who are the best 12 employers in the Middle East? It's all in the June issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition
June 1: How was the public debt accumulated? the topic of the cover story of the June issue of Lebanon Opportunities
May 28: The role of PR during the financial crisis was the topic presented by Ramzi El Hafez during the The Beirut Public Relations Forum conference organized by TRACCS
May 26: InfoPro Research took part in a workshop organized by The World Bank to unveil findings from a joint World Bank-InfoPro study on gender related issues, part of the Investment Climate Assessment (ICA) program of The World Bank.
May 18: InfoPro Research took part in consultations undertaken by The World Bank in preparation for its upcoming three year program for Lebanon.
May 9: Ramzi El Hafez was a guest panelist at a conference organized by the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Labor Union and the Confederation of Labor Unions in Lebanon. The conference was entitled: The International Financial and Economic Crisis, and its social and economic implications on joining WTO and descent work.
May 5: Suleiman Audi, managing editor of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition has been selected as one of three nominees for the Arab Press Award by the Dubai Press Club in the category: "Economic Press".
May 4: Easy Banking 2009 is now on newsstands
May 2: What good have forecasts of economists been? Read about it in the May issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition
May 2: Economic programs of political parties unveiled in the May issue of Lebanon Opportunities
April 21: InfoPro Research has released the full results of its study on the impact of the financial crisis on Lebanon. The study is available for download on www.opportunities.com.lb
April 1: InfoPro BDS conducted another training workshop on "How to Get Financing" on April 1-2 attended by a number of SME managers and owners
April 1: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition reveals what has made Lebanese banks successful while many banks floundered around the rest of the world
April 1: NO CRISIS is what the cover of Lebanon Opportunities proclaims as a result of a survey conducted by InfoPro Research on the impact of the world financial crisis on Lebanon. The article was subject of extensive coverage in the daily press including a full page in An Nahar and several columns in L'Orient-Lejour and Ad Diyar
March 18: A Q&A luncheon with Finance Minister Mohamad Chatah was organized by Lebanon Opportunities. More than 100 CEOs and business leaders have attended the event. The event was widely covered by the press.
March 11-12: A workshop on Digital Marketing was organized by InfoPro Business Development Services - BDS in collaboration with Adline. The workshop was attended by 20 people from a variety of marketing departments and advertising agencies.
March 1: To know all about the price war in the telecommunication sector in the Arab Gulf countries check out the cover story of the March edition of BusinessWeek-Arabic edition. It's out!
March 1: Read in Lebanon Opportunities an exclusive interview with H.E. Mohamad Chatah, the Minister of Finance. On this occasion, Lebanon Opportunities is holding a lunch and a Q&A session around the topics of this interview on March 18 at the Bristol Hotel. Those interested in attending may call (01) 739.777 ext 157 to register.
Feb 19: "We told you so." is the new slogan featured in a billboard campaign by Lebanon Opportunities. The week-long campaign that started today spans over 500 billboards in Beirut and major highways along the coast and in Mount Lebanon
Feb 2: BusinessWeek-Arabic edition is featuring how the 22 Arab countries are facing the global economic crises in the wake of the Kuwait Economic Summit
Feb 2: Five areas are emerging as the next boom towns in real estate. To know more, read the February issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Jan 3: The cover story of BusinessWeek-Arabic edition is an in-depth story on job security in the Arab countries and around the world
Jan 3: How will 2009 look like economically? Read all about it in the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 1: Party Over! That's how the cover of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition describes the mood in regional and financial markets
Dec 1: Who are the 50 most influential decision makers in business and economic matters? Find out in this month's issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Nov 13: Ramzi El Hafez appeared in a report by Cal Perry on Lebanon's banking and real estate sectors on CNN. Click here to watch the interview.
Nov 4: Hikmat Beaini at Voice of Lebanon radio conducted a half an hour interview with Ramzi El Hafez on the implication of the financial crisis on Lebanon
Nov 1: Belt tightening is what the cover of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition is hollering on its cover this month. The issue tackles the World financial crisis from a regional as well as a global perspective with a number of in-depth analytical features
Nov 1: Lebanon Opportunities is confronting the challenge of the global financial crisis and its impact on the country. The issue has included a special section on watches
October 19: Suleiman Audi, managing editor of BusinessWeek - The Arabic edition is hosted by Najat Charafeddine in her 'Transit' program, discussing how the media in the Arab World has covered the global financial crisis. Click here to watch the interview.
October 14: Ramzi El Hafez, publisher of BusinessWeek - The Arabic Edition was the guest of Nadim Koteish in the Studio 24 program on Future TV news, discussing the implications of the global financial crisis on Arab markets. Click here to watch the interview.
October 2: Lebanon Opportunities and its founder are featured in a 30 second filler spot aired on national TV stations by BLF, part of its 'Partner for your Ambitions' campaign. Click here to view spot
October 1: BusinessWeek - The Arabic edition publishes an in-depth section on the story behind the global financial collapse
October 1: Lebanon Opportunities goes shopping for the right store location
Sept 29: InfoPro BDS has signed an agreement with Bemo Securitization to become a channel partner for its services. InfoPro will assist companies with sizeable accounts receivable in obtaining financing backed by its A/R portfolios.
Sept 5: Get cash: Financing accounts receivable is the topic of the workshop organized by InfoPro Business Development Services
Sept 1: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition has listed the top 100 publicly traded Arab companies in its September issue
Sept 1: Online advertising is the cover story in this month's issue of Lebanon Oppotunities
Aug 28: Ramzi El Hafez was a speaker in the International Economic Forum held on August 28 in Tripoli organzied by the Azm and Saade organization
August 2: properties.com.lb is now online. It is a comprehensive real estate service for buyers and sellers of real estate. It includes residential, commercial, and land properties, buying tips, and reference material on the real estate market
August 1: A country report on Lebanon is the cover story of BusinessWeek Arabic edition
August 1: Check out the Real Estate Guide in the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities
July 31: More than 150 people attended the lunch organized by Lebanon Opportunities today in honor of their excellencies Dr. Sami Haddad and Dr. Jihad Azour. The Prime Minister Fouad Saniora was represented by the Minister of Finance H.E. Dr. Mohamad Chatah. The Minister of Economy and Trade H.E. Mohamad Safadi and H.E. Raymond Audi Minister of the Displaced were also present. All heads of the economic asoociations as well as many business leaders attended the lunch. A lampoon film entitled: "What they said and what we heard" was produced for this occasion. Click here for summaries of words exchanged during the ceremony.
July 21: Lebanon Opportunities is hosting a lunch honoring H.E. Dr. Jihad Azour and H.E. Dr. Sami Haddad, for their services during their ministerial tenure, on July 31 at Le Bristol Hotel. Leading members of the private sector have been invited to this event
July 17: Ramzi El Hafez will be the guest of Sabine Oueiss on Future News TV program Kalam bil Arkam airing on Friday July 18 at 9:00 pm. The program will be rerun on Saturday July 19 at 12:00 pm. Click here to watch the interview.
July 10: InfoPro has been instrumental in a fund raising effort to secure financing for a project by the Indian Battalion with UNIFIL in South Lebanon to provide artificial limbs to victims of land mines and to treat polio patients. InfoPro has contributed and helped raise more than one third of the required funds. A camp of Indian Doctors is scheduled during the week of July 14, and will be conducted over a period of ten days. The project will provide 100 artificial limbs and 100 polio calipers. In the name of its entire team, InfoPro is committed to the community at large and will extend to the maximum of its resources financial and in-kind assistance.
July 8: Bikini wins recognition. The June 2007 editorial 'Bikini or Veil', by the editor-in-chief of Lebanon Opportunities has been recognized as one of the top 7 editorial entries of B2B magazines around the world by the Trade, Associations, Business Publications International (TABPI), the international association of B-2-B publications. The 2008 Tabbies featured more than 700 entries, with nominations coming from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, France, Ireland, Lebanon, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. The Tabbies recognizes excellence in trade, association, and business publications.
July 3: Easy Insurance 2008 is being distributed to all subscribers of Lebanon Opportunities and is now available in the market
July 2: In the July issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition the cover story is focused on: 'Oil and the Economy', giving multiple perspectives on the issue and in-depth analysis of a number of sectors
July 2: Is the hospitality sector on the rebound - for good? Lebanon Opportunities explores this question in its July issue
June 26: In parallel to the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference, a financial matching activity brought together a dozen companies with around 30 lenders and equity finance professionals. The opportunities included projects in hospitality, information technologies, services, and others. This is the fourth year that Lebanon Opportunities organizes such matchmaking activities. This year, the matchmaking event was prepared with InfoPro BDS, the newly established financial consultancy division.
June 25: More than 1,000 people attended the two day Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference on June 24-25. Finance Minister Jihad Azour represented the Prime Minister at the inaugural ceremony. More than 60 speakers, panelists, and moderators participated in the event, in addition to a number of companies who participated in the accompagnying exhibition.
June 1: The large demand on labor in the Arab Gulf countries is the cover story of the June issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition
June 1: Lebanon Opportunities focused on Success in its June issue. Dozens of companies that defied the odds since 2005 are profiled.
May 22: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition was invited to deliver the opening address of the Annual meeting of the International Association of Department Stores, an international representative bodies that includes many of the international stores. Ramzi El Hafez, publisher of the magazine, addressed the conference today in Dubai.
May 20: More than 500 CVs for professionals in Lebanon have been posted on www.jobs.com.lb and more than 100 job vacancies have been published since the official launch of the site. More than 10,000 people visited the site in the past two months.
May 19:
The annual conference
May 12: InfoPro reopens its offices after several days of closure due to the fighting inside Beirut.
May 1: The cover of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition focuses on a story on a 2015 vision of the GCC development.
May 1: The Minimum Wage will surely rise is the cover story of Lebanon Opportunities.
April 24: A successful workshop How to get financing for contractors and sub-contractors was conducted by InfoPro Business Development Services on April 23-24. More than 20 participants attended.
April 14: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition is a participant at the State of the Region conference, on April 14, organized by the Dubai School of Government. BWA's editor-in-chief Ramzi El Hafez is a guest panelist at the conference that is attended by more than 100 of the UAE's business CEOs and government officials. BWA is also participating at the Middle East Asia Leadership Conference in Dubai, organized by BusinessWeek, on April 15-16.
April 2: Costs are going up -- so is the cover price and subscription of Lebanon Opportunities and BusinessWeek - Arabic edition. The cover price is now LL7,000 and subscriptions inside Lebanon, including delivery charges, are now $50.
April 2: In the April issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition, the successes and challenges of failures of Dubai are uncovered. This is the first time that a regional publication delves in detail in the woes that Dubai is facing.
April 2: Lebanon Opportunities cover story for April is focused on the market of luxury cars. Also included in the issue is the ranking of top banks according to a number of criteria.
March 25: Infopro BDS is conducting a new training workshop: 'How to Get Financing for Contractors and Sub-Contractors' on April 23-24 at Le Bristol Hotel. To register click on http://www.bds.infopro.com.lb
March 20: Easy Banking 2008 is now available in the market. All subscribers to Lebanon Opportunities will receive a free copy
March 7: Lebanon Opportunities has concluded an agreement with Cedar Wings, the in-flight magazine of Middle East Airlines. Each issue of Cedar Wings will include an article from Lebanon Opportunities, specifically edited for that purpose.
March 5-6: InfoPro Business Development Services conducted a very successful training session on Financing Real Estate Projects. The course, originally planned for 20 people, was actually attended by more than double that number. An encore is in order!
March 1: In the March issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition read how multinational corporations integrate and blend the work of multiple nationalities across the continents
March 1: An in-depth investigation of the personal and corporate income tax collections is the cover feature of the March issue of Lebanon Opportunities.
Feb 23: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition was omnipresent at the Jeddah Economic Forum. The Februray issue of the magazine was made available to all conference attendees on the booth of the Saudi Research and Publishing Co. More than 700 issues were picked up by conference attendees.
Feb 18: Financing real estate projects is the title of the new training course offered by the Business Development Services unit of InfoPro. The course will be conducted on March 5-6 starting at 4:00 pm at Le Bristol Hotel. For details, please go to: http://www.bds.infopro.com.lb
Feb 3: In its latest issue, Hadith elMalia, the official newsletter of the Ministry of Finance, published a report on InfoPro's 'Citizen Satisfaction Survey' it conducted for the Ministry.
Feb 1: Read in BusinessWeek-Arabic edition on why the West is afraid of Middle Eastern money. Also worth reading is the cover story on Schlumberger and how it is defying Big Oil
Feb 1: 'How to build your home' is the cover story in Lebanon Opportunities this month
Jan 10: News you can use is the theme of the Lebanon Opportunities billboard campaign that will start next week with 700 locations for a week, to be followed by a 250 location reminder campaign early February. Check it out on your way into work on Monday!
Jan 3: In response to high demand of its How to Get Financing workshop first organized in December 2007, InfoPro - Business Development Services is running the course again on January 23-24 at the Bristol Hotel
Jan 2: BusinessWeek-Arabic edition looks at the Arab and international investment landscape for the year to come
Jan 2: A special section on "Where to Invest" is included in the January issue of Lebanon Opportunities
Dec 26: Ramzi El Hafez will be the guest of the economic talk show (Al Iktissad bil-Arkam) on Friday Dec 28 at 9 pm with Sabine Oueiss on Future News TV
Dec 17: InfoPro offices will be closed on Wednesday Dec 19, Monday and Tuesday Dec 24-25 and Monday and Tuesday Dec 31-Jan 1st for the holidays. Happy Adha, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dec 14: InfoPro Research was commissioned by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to undertake a study on the supply and demand of labor in Lebanon
Dec 14: InfoPro BDS signed its first mandate for the financing of a real estate project in Beirut.
Dec 14: InfoPro BDS has concluded its first training workshop: "How to get financing". The session had full attendance, and several of the attendees announced their intention to pursue financing opportunities with the presenting firms.
December 2: InfoPro announces the launch of a new division Business Development Services. This division will focus on matchmaking SMEs with financial institutions and investors. It will also conduct management and finance courses. InfoPro BDS will conduct its first course: How to get financing on December 12-13 at the Bristol Hotel. For details, please go to: http://www.bds.infopro.com.lb
December 1: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition is out with a new look, adapted from the makeover of its international parent edition. Cover story: Asian cars race to overtake sales of European and US made automobiles in the Middle East.
December 1: Lebanon Opportunities analyses recent increases in prices of the property market. Also includes: 2008 car models and prices
Nov 5: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition was ranked as first or second magazine in penetration amongst business readers in most GCC countries according to a survey undertaken by Ipsos Stat.
Nov 5: Lebanon Opportunities was ranked as the number one magazine in Lebanon by business readers in a survey undertaken by Ipsos Stat.
Nov 1: Lebanon Opportunities includes a special feature on special products and services for Men.
Nov 1: The business of luxury watches in the Gulf is the cover story of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition this month.
October 29: The Rotary Club - Baabda hosted Ramzi El Hafez for a presentation on Business Opportunities in Lebanon. This was followed by a questions and answers period.
October 13 Ramzi El Hafez was the guest of Said Ghorayeb on NBN. For 90 minutes, the interview focused on the general health of the economy and the effect of politics, minimum wage, unemployment and emigration, privatization, reform, and topics concerning the private sector.
October 2: jobs.com.lb makes its debut. This job matching website is focused on Lebanon and has unique features. Job seekers and employers are connected directly by this website. The website was developed by InfoPro and is managed by it.
October 1: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition features a special article on real estate in the Gulf and takes a closer look at the private equity business in the region.
October 1: The Lebanon Opportunities promotion continues for new subscribers: Subscribe in September and get a free copy of Easy Banking 2007
October 1: Lebanon Opportunities takes a closer look at the telecom privatization process and includes a full salary scale for the banking industry
September 12: All presentations delivered at the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference are now available on the event website.
September 11-13: The daily press has widely covered the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference with major features in the economic pages of Al-Mustakbal, An Nahar [Tuesday-Wednesday], As Safir, Al Balad, L'Orient-Le Jour [Tuesday - Thursday], The Daily Star, and other publications.
September 11: More than 500 people attended the second day of the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference. Eight workshops were organized around the themes of Telecom, WTO, labor, human resouces, expansionabroad, franchising, real estate, and financing. Matchmaking sessions between projects and financiers also take place for the second consecutive day. The sessions which started at 5 pm continued until around 8:30 pm
September 10: Prime Minister Fouad Siniora inaugurated the Business in Lebanon conference organized by Lebanon Opportunities with a one-hour session that included a live telecast retransmited by TeleLiban followed by Minister of Finance Jihad Azour, the country manager of The World Bank, Demba Ba and the country manager of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The first day closed with a lively wrap up session with economists Kamal Hamdan, Samir Nasr, Makram Sader, and Louis Hobeika, with the participation of journalists Sabine Ouseiss and Osama Habib. The conference started at 5 pm and the deliberations end at 9 pm. Parallel to the conference, Lebanon Opportunities organized matchmaking sessions between projects seeking finance and equity and debt financiers. Around 20 projects have been scheduled to present over the two days of the conference.
September 8-11: Several press ads have been published in An Nahar, Al Balad, The Daily Star, and L'Orient-Le Jour for the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference.
September 5: Four corporate sponsors have announced their backing of the Business Opportunities in Lebanon conference: AXA, Octagon, Lebanese Canadian Bank, and Ghalayini for Trade and Turnkey. FFA Private Bank has also sponsored the Investment Matching sessions of the conference. The conference also received the support of the following organizations: USAID, AMIDEAST, IFC, ELCIM, Berytech, the Lebanese Franchise Association, and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
September 3: Lebanon Opportunities has announced a promotion for new subscribers: Subscribe in September and get a free copy of Easy Banking 2007
September 3: Business Opportunities in Lebanon - Year V: 10,000 invitations have been mailed for the upcoming annual conference of Lebanon Opportunities and an email campaign is under way. More than 50 speakers, panelists, and moderators have confirmed their presence.
September 2: In BusinessWeek - Arabic edition, a close look at the telecom sector both in the Arab World and internationally. Also included: features on foreign banks, arab airlines, and the success of moslems in the United States.
September 2: Lebanon Opportunities is focusing on export of coffee, planning business events, and jobs in the insurance sector.
August 2: In the August issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition: The emergence of Arab dot.com companies
August 2: A complete buyer's guide for residential is included in the August issue of Lebanon Opportunities covering the Greater Beirut area
August 1: Lebanon Opportunities announced its fifth annual conference: Business Opportunities in Lebanon. The event includes more than 15 workshops with 50+ speakers, a trade show, and matchmaking between financiers and companies and projects looking for equity and debt financing. The conference will take place on September 10-11 at the Dbayeh Convention Center.
WORKSHOPS
The conference will be focused on issues of economic recovery and opportunities in a variety of sectors including telecom, franchising, foreign expansion, real estate, financing, insurance, WTO, labor, and other issues.
PARTICIPANTS
Like every year, more than one thousand policy and business decision makers from the public and private sectors are expected to attend. More than 50 high-profile speakers will take part in more than 15 special workshops organized specially for this event.
EVENT PROMOTION
The conference will be widely publicized through press advertising, emails, and personal invitations. A trade show will be held in parallel, featuring growing companies seeking or presenting opportunities. Special matchmaking sessions between financiers and companies and projects seeking finance will be organized within the framework of this conference.
CONFERENCE ISSUE OF LEBANON OPPORTUNITIES
In its issue published in September, Lebanon Opportunities will dedicate a special Business Opportunities in Lebanon section in prelude to the conference containing a variety of conference related topics. In addition to its regular wide circulation, this issue will be distributed to all attendees of the event, including speakers, conference participants, trade show exhibitors, and the press.
SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING, AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES
This event present a variety of opportunities to promote brands, products and services aimed at decisions makers in the middle and upper segments. Opportunities include: Sponsorship, advertising in the magazine and program, flyer distribution, product display, booth at the event, and other create media buys.
July 2: In the July issue of BusinessWeek - Arabic edition read about the competition over human resouces between foreign banks and Islamic banks in the Gulf. See also the ranking of the top ten Islamic bank in the Arab World
July 2: In the July issue of Lebanon Opportunities: What the private sector doesn't know about WTO
June 30: The InfoPro Center for Economic Information renewed its contract until the end of 2007 to manage and develop the content of the two official websites: lebanonundersiege.gov.lb and rebuildlebanon.gov.lb thanks to funding from the TAG program by Amideast/USAID
June 22: The Ministry of Economy and Trade (MOET) and the IFC have announced that a plan to reduce 45 percent of the cost of registering a business in Lebanon. This action is a direct result of a study on business registration process undertaken by InfoPro Research together with other institutes for the benefit of IFC
June 21: The InfoPro Center for Economic Information has completed its Citizens Satisfaction study undertaken for the benefit of the Ministry of Finance. The study was partially funded by the Amideast/TAG program. Study results were presented to ministry officials. Minister of Finance H.E. Jihad Azour said: "This study will be used as a benchmark to assess future progress in reform at the ministry."
June 5: BusinessWeek Arabic edition is looking at the top 10 destinations for investment in the hospitality sector in the Arab World
June 2: Lebanon Opportunities looks at how the economy is fighting for survival
May 30: Lebanon Opportunities has announced that it is organizing a conference on July 10-11 under the theme: Facing the Economic Challenge with the participation and collaboration of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy and Trade.
May 21-22: BusinessWeek organized 'Middle East Asian Partnership', a two day conference in Dubai under the patronnage of Sheikha Lubna Kassimi, UAE Minister of Trade. Many dignitaries participated in the conference including John Major, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister of Thailand, a large number of government and corporate officials from the Middle East and Asian countries.
May 5: BusinessWeek Arabic edition is looking east with coverage on Shanghai, as well as an overview on the fast developing construction in Abu Dhabi.
May 5: Easy Insurance 2007 is now in the market. This classic reference has been fully updated with latest market figures on premiums and costs, as well as a complete directory.
May 2: Lebanon Opportunities new issue includes several new monthly sections including: Cover story, Jobs and salaries, and personal finance. New sections are slated to be added in the next few months.
April 5: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition included several special reports: Office Towers in the Gulf, the Business of Credit Cards, and a report on the Arab Summit.
April 2: A number of business leaders have submitted testimonials on what they think of Lebanon Opportunities. The testimonials are published in the tenth anniversary issue of the magazine.
April 2: In its anniversary issue, Lebanon Opportunities has published a special Thank You for around 1,000 companies that have trusted the magazine to carry its message.
April 2: Lebanon Opportunities has reached its tenth year. On that occasion, a special edition and packaging was published. The edition was dedicated to a ten-year retrospective on the Lebanese economy and various business sectors including an extensive table of indictors. The issue promises to be kept for years to come as a reference.
March 5: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition looks at the dogfight between Airbus and Boeing for market share in the Middle East
March 1: Lebanon Opportunities publishes a special section on luxury cars
February 26: First book sold on Lebanon Bookstore
February 24: BusinessWeek is covering the Jeddah Economic Forum convened this year on Feb24-27 at the Jeddah Hilton. In an interview with Saudi TV, Ramzi El Hafez said: "Reform is the grand theme of this conference... but the caution that has characterized the region must give way to speed, because the entire world is changing quickly and we don't want to be trailing much behind."
February 22:
Extensive media coverage in daily newspapers on the lunch with Governor Salameh. The event was the lead story in all economic sections.
Click for media coverage:
An Nahar, Assafir, The Daily Star, Almoustakbal, Alddiyar
February 21: Lebanon Opportunities hosted a lunch-debate with Riad Salameh, Governor of The Central Bank. More than 130 people attended the event at Crowne Plaza hotel. Governor Salameh took questions from the floor.
February 18: EasyBanking 2007 now released
February 15: Lebanon Bookstore, an online utility to search and buy books on Lebanon has been announced in beta testing. The bookstore has been developed using Amazon.com tools. The bookstore can be accessed from InfoPro's various websites including opportunities.com.lb and databank.com.lb.
February 5: BusinessWeek - Arabic edition has Retail Banking in the GCC as its February cover story.
February 1: Lebanon Opportunities publishes an exclusive interview with the Governor of the Central Bank on the economic implication of the Paris III conference. A lunch-debate will follow on Feb 21.
January 28: Ramzi El Hafez, the publisher of Lebanon Opportunities, has been hosted by Sabine Oueiss on Future TV Iktissaduna Wal Alam.
January 26: Ramzi El Hafez, the publisher of Lebanon Opportunities, has been hosted by the French Senat television station on a special program on Lebanon.
January 25: Lebanon Opportunities covers direct from Paris the conference on aid on Lebanon.
January 23: InfoPro is open for work as usual despite call for general strike.
January 22: Ramzi El Hafez is elected on the board of directors of the Lebanese BusinessMen Association (Rassemblement des dirigeants and chefs d'entreprises Libanais - RDCL).
January 19: InfoPro Research starts deploying Banktrak 2007. The first delivery batch is on the Beirut region to be followed by other regions.
January 18: The World Bank selects InfoPro Research to undertake a study on Women Entrepreneurship in Lebanon's Formal Private Sector: A Gender Focused Investment Climate Assessment (ICA).
January 11: www.opportunities.com.lb is now offering RSS feed.
January 08: The new editorial plan for Lebanon Opportunities has been announced. The new plan includes many new features sections and entails a total revamping of Lebanon Opportunities.
January 05: BusinessWeek (Arabic Edition) has published a special edition on "Best Investments in 2007"
January 05: Ramzi El Hafez, the company's general manager, has been hosted by Marcel Ghanem together with H.E. Minister Jihad Azour for a three-hours talk show on LBC's Kalam Al Nass.
January 04: All information related to the Paris III Conference will be published instantaneously on rebuildlebanon.gov.lb.
January 03: The Arabic version of RebuildLebanon.gov.lb is now available online. This version is a replica of the English-language version but also contains specific information available solely in the Arabic language.
January 02: Lebanon Opportunities has just published its latest issue with the "I love Life" campaign on its cover.
December 24: BusinessWeek unveils its editorial plan for 2007.
December 1: Rebuildlebanon.gov.lb is the official website for economic recovery in Lebanon. All news, papers, and information on all human, material, and economic reconstruction are published on this site. The site has passed its beta testing and is now online.
November 27: BusinessWeek participates in the Media & Marketing show in Dubai. The show includes all major media in the Levant and GCC countries.
November 8: Economic Impact of the War in Lebanon: New study published by the InfoPro Center for Economic Information under a grant from USAID. The study was undertaken to assess the direct and indirect economic consequence of the July 2006 War on Lebanon and what are the measures that various sectors are seeking to implement. The study includes several field surveys undertaken by InfoPro to measure the impact on employment, cash flows for business, and other impact elements.
November 9-10: Back in Business Conference: To celebrate the return of Lebanon Opportunities, and in parallel with the beginning of the country's economic recovery, a conference was organized by InfoPro. The Conference spanned over two days with more than 45 speakers and 700 participants. The conference had a grand finale at the Grand Serail with an address by Prime Minister Saniora, who also hosted an official dinner for the conference participants.
November 2: Lebanon Opportunities is back!
After a three-month closure forced by the July 2006 War, Lebanon Opportunities is back with a special Back-in-Business issue. This issue contains all the news since July 2006 and several in-depth features on the impact of the war on Lebanon.