Strategically and politically, the war launched by Trump and Netanyahu against Iran makes no sense. Except perhaps as a means of weakening China in the medium term by attacking its energy supply chain ...

The exploitation of gas off the Gaza Strip could bring $4 billion to Palestine per year. Here lies one of the reason of the almost 2-years war over Gaza, and the will of the far-right Israeli ...

History is being written as we speak. Since Syrian rebels entered Damascus unopposed in December 2024, toppling President Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule and ending six decades of his family’s ...

ByTheEast: What have been the major transformations in maritime transport over the past 20 years? Paul Tourret: With regard to the maritime industry, its timeframe can be divided into two segment, ...

The dizzying deterioration of the Lebanese economy is not over, and the Lebanese Pound could fall completely against the dollar. Let's see what are the options on the table. In an insightful report, ...

Although the beaches of the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh are a popular destination for relaxation and water sports in the bay, the bacteria levels in the water acts as potential health hazard.

The emblematic modernization of the Qatari military has continued in earnest in recent years. A $5.9 billion deal with Italian ship maker Fincantieri for a new amphibious warship and a $12 billion ...

Qatar, leveraging its hydrocarbon wealth and sovereign funds, has emerged as a key player in the global race for critical minerals, with Africa—home to 30% of the world's reserves—serving as a prime ...

Following China's path that initiated plans to launch its digital currency, the Lebanese central bank – Banque du Liban – has the same idea to address the financial crisis. What's in it for the ...

BY REGION MENA & GCC Q&A WE, HUMANS Nadim Houry on Lebanon: “The public sphere is left to rot” Acting as the executive director at the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI) since June 2019, Nadim Houry brings ...

Lebanon has been in the midst of a severe economic crisis since 2019. With soaring inflation rates, job losses, and a significant drop in GDP, the country's financial state is dire. Despite the IMF's ...