US$11 billion. Lebanon’s reconstruction will require not only a huge amount of money, but also a real political commitment and some kind of a peace process in the Middle East. Agriculture, industry ...

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, ...

Agriculture in Ukraine has come of age and has regained some of its former status. Once again, this Central European country has emerged as the granary of the continent. Europe's 3rd largest ...

The Sudanese regime may change its policy towards Russia as the naval base Russians wished to establish could not see the light of day. In the event Khartoum agrees to respect its non-binding ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Middle East is no stranger to challenges, and when it comes to climate change, the region faces a unique set of obstacles. As countries in the Middle East take part in the COP28, the 28th ...

The mountains of Lebanon which trembled after the death of Humbaba, seems to be standing at the threshold of a new threat. 'Eco-militants' stand up to protect the ...

The Trump administration's decision to close USAID programs has had the effect of a diplomatic bomb. What will the repercussions be for Lebanon? The cessation of USAID programs could lead to ...

ByTheEast: Since 2011, the Arab countries followed different paths. What have they in common in 2020? Nadim Houry: The Arab world and the MENA region are plunged into a deep crisis, which based on a ...

Middle Eastern countries face many challenges, starting with feeding their growing populations. Solutions exist, both in terms of quality and quantity. But in the context of global warming, it is ...