Saad Hariri

Gemayel hopes cabinet will be one of “real national unity”

Following the mass commemorating his assassinated son, Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, Kataeb Party leader Amin Gemayel voiced hope that the government would be one of “real national unity” and would “secure Lebanon’s...

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Al-Saq'abi: Kuwait safe haven for foreign investment

Secretary General of Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) Nabil Al-Saq'abi said on Friday the State of Kuwait is one of the most investment-attractive countries. Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the Annual Arab Banking...

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Hariri welcomes economic benefits of stronger EU ties

BEIRUT: Prime Minister Saad Hariri renewed on Friday Leba-non’s commitment to its partnership with Europe. “Lebanon has always been the portal of Europe to the Mediterranean and the portal of the Mediterranean to Europe as...

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Baroud boycotts committee meeting over ISF, police row

By Elias Sakr Daily Star staff Saturday, November 21, 2009 Listen to the Article - Powered by BEIRUT: Another conflicting issue between the opposition and the majority emerged over the course of the week; however, this time...

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Unlock Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue

The new Lebanese government would do well to put high on its agenda one of the chronic stress points in the country, but one that now shows glimmers of hope of being resolved: Palestinian-Lebanese relations. The first and most...

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Beirut weighs issue of Hezbollah weapons

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Lebanese lawmakers cited the issue of Hezbollah weapons as complicating the drafting of a policy statement expected from the new government Sunday. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri handed in...

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Did Baroud boycott Ministerial Statement meeting?

The Ministerial Statement Committee held its sixth session on Friday without Interior Minister Ziad Baroud, who may be boycotting the meeting. Meanwhile, NOW’s correspondent at the Grand Serail reported the economic section...

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Williams hopes cabinet confirms commitment to Resolution 1701

Following his meeting with Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Friday, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams said he hopes the newly-formed cabinet will confirm its commitment to implementing UN Security Council...

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Hariri seeks new economic order to create perpetual prosperity

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri pledged on Thursday to establish a new economic order in Lebanon through which all Lebanese will be able to benefit from the prosperity opportunities that are going to be witnessed in...

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Lebanese pilgrims head for Mecca with luggage, wishes, prayers

BEIRUT/ SIDON: Departure lounges at the Rafik Hariri International AirportRafik Hariri International Airport are bustling with activity as hundreds of pilgrims begin their journey to the holy city of Mecca. The pilgrims are all...

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