Press Releases

Lebanon PM is to formally requests prompt renewal of UNIFIL mandate

(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for the prompt renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate, emphasizing its vital role in maintaining security and calm, especially in the southern region of the...

UNITAR Welcomes over 500 Youth from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon to the 2025 Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Training Programme

During the online launch seminar on 12 July 2025, Chisa Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office, delivered welcome remarks to the participants. By applying to this programme, you have made a bold step towards improving your future and the...

Responding to Lebanon’s Crisis, Life for Relief and Development Delivers Medical Equipment to Healthcare Facilities

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of one of the most devastating healthcare crises Lebanon has ever endured, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has stepped in to provide critical medical supplies...

Lebanese Startups Trigger Momentum at Beirut Business Summit

(MENAFN) A wave of Lebanese entrepreneurial innovation was on display at a business summit in Beirut that wrapped up on Thursday, spotlighting a shared commitment to harness the country’s homegrown talent and latent capabilities. The PowerX...

Greenpeace MENA on Gulf of Oman oil spill: Swift intervention needed to prevent environmental disaster

BEIRUT, LEBANON, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has warned of a potential environmental disaster after two crude oil tankers collided between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday....

Don't believe the hype: The modest reality of the Saudi-Pakistani defense pact

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, is a significant regional development. MEI will be publishing several articles in the coming days that provide different perspectives on the defense pact....

BoldFacts Institute Unveils Groundbreaking Report on Humanitarian Aid and Sectarian Dynamics in Southern Lebanon

New York, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BoldFacts Institute has released a pivotal new report titled “Strategic Humanitarianism and Sectarian Leverage in Southern Lebanon: A Case Study of the Wataawunwa Initiative.” This comprehensive...

Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Non-Interference in Lebanon During Beirut Visit

(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Tuesday for an official visit, underscoring Tehran’s stance of non-interference in Lebanon’s internal matters. "In the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we...

Lebanese leader, U.S. envoy discuss border security in "constructive" discussions

(MENAFN) In a notable diplomatic engagement, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun engaged in "constructive" discussions with U.S. Deputy Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, on Saturday. The meeting, held in Beirut, centered around the evolving...

World Bank Commits USD257.8M to Support Beirut Water Infrastructure

(MENAFN) Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber signed a $257.8 million loan agreement on Friday with World Bank Regional Director Jean-Christophe Carret to support the Greater Beirut Water Supply Second Project, which is expected to improve...

Eurisko Expands Its Lebanon Headquarters with AI-Driven Labs, Cutting-Edge Tech Programs, and Human-Centric Innovation

Eurisko expands its Lebanon HQ with 4,000m² agile labs, AI-powered tools, and revamped academy programs to drive innovation and regional tech leadership. ADMA, MOUNT LEBANON, LEBANON, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eurisko, one of the...

Connecticut Secures Temporary Custody of Fifteen Neglected Horses from Vacant Land in Lebanon

Press Releases 05/14/2025 Connecticut Secures Temporary Custody of Fifteen Neglected Horses from Vacant Land in Lebanon (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt announced today that...

Environmental Crimes Bulletin - February 2025

View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Trials United States v. Jason Lee Wagner No. 3:22-CR-01754 (Western District of Texas) ECS Senior Litigation Counsel Todd Gleason ECS Senior Trial Attorney Gary...

With onion peels and sage dyes, designers hope to make fashion more sustainable

When designer Batoul Al-Rashdan tells people she makes clothes out of ground olives and onion peels, some look at her with raised eyebrows. “It’s definitely a conversation starter,” says the founder of Jordanian fashion house Studio BOR, laughing....

Bridging Food, Technology and Culture in Lebanon: Nathalie Fakher Eddine

While working towards her master’s degree, Nathalie learned about UNITAR’s training programme “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon”. The programme, financially supported by...

Greenpeace: Big Oil's 2024 Profits in the billions as Global South continues to unfairly pay for climate disasters

BEIRUT, LEBANON, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate disasters escalate and countries lag in meeting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) -the plans by which they commit to reducing their national emissions and adapting to...

Risk Management and the Board of Directors

This post is based on a Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz memorandum by Martin Lipton, Karessa Cain, Sarah Eddy, Kevin Schwartz, Lina Tetelbaum, David Adlerstein, and Anna D’Ginto. I. INTRODUCTION Overview Public companies and their boards of...

Haven House Thrift Stores Expands to Lebanon, TN, to Support Addiction Recovery

Haven House Thrift Stores is opening a new location in Lebanon, TN, to further support the Haven House Recovery Center’s addiction recovery efforts. Haven House Thrift Stores (NASDAQ:HHTS) LEBANON, TN, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025...

CNH uses automation to boost productivity and sustainability at parts depot

CNH uses automation to boost productivity and sustainability at parts depot Basildon, March 4, 2025 On World Engineering Day CNH releases the first installment in its latest ‘A Sustainable Year’ series. The article “Engineers mastermind automation...

Aldar, Dubai Holding launch The Wilds, a nature-infused residential community in Dubai

Situated along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, across from Global Village, The Wilds is nestled in one of Dubai’s rapidly growing affluent areas DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aldar announced the launch of...