News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
Arab Showcase
Weekend
Podcasts Newsletters Follow us Alerts App Video
Arab ShowcaseWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing

          Beirut

          Members of the newly formed Lebanese government with President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the presidential palace in Baabda, east Beirut. EPA

          Lebanon scraps 'armed resistance' from ministerial statement for first time in two decades

          MENAFebruary 19, 2025
          Hezbollah supporters try to stop a convoy of UN peacekeepers near Beirut's international airport during protests on Friday. AP

          Hezbollah is trying to subvert Lebanon's new start. It should stop

          EditorialFebruary 19, 2025
          Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri greets supporters during his visit to the grave of his father, late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, on the 20th anniversary of his assassination, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 14 February 2025. Rafik Hariri was assassinated, along with 21 other people, when a massive explosion hit his motorcade in Beirut, Lebanon, on 14 February 2005. EPA / WAEL HAMZEH

          Twenty years on from Rafic Hariri killing a ‘golden opportunity’ exists

          MENAFebruary 14, 2025
          From April 1, Emirates will add a second daily service to Beirut. Reuters

          Emirates resumes flights to Beirut and Baghdad

          UAEFebruary 01, 2025
          Khalaf Al Habtoor, chairman of UAE-based conglomerate Al Habtoor Group, has investments in the hospitality and retail sectors in Lebanon. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National

          UAE businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor cancels all planned investments in Lebanon

          EconomyJanuary 28, 2025
          The UAE embassy in the Lebanese capital Beirut in 2021. AFP

          UAE embassy in Beirut resumes diplomatic activities

          UAEJanuary 24, 2025
          President Emmanuel Macron's visit will 'underline France's unwavering commitment to supporting Lebanon', his office said. AP

          Macron to visit Lebanon after appointment of new President and Prime Minister

          EuropeJanuary 14, 2025
          Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrives at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Tuesday to meet President Joseph Aoun. Reuters

          Lebanon’s PM designate calls for ‘new chapter rooted in justice’

          MENAJanuary 14, 2025
          Lebanese President Joseph Aoun delivers a speech after his election in Beirut, AFP

          World congratulates Lebanon on election of Joseph Aoun as president

          MENAJanuary 09, 2025
          Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri casts his vote on Thursday. Today’s news that elected representatives have finally elected a new head of state – despite a disruptive session with harsh exchanges - comes as a relief. Reuters

          Lebanon's new president has an opportunity to rebuild

          EditorialJanuary 09, 2025
          Joseph Aoun at the parliament building in Beirut, after he was elected as Lebanon's president. Reuters

          Lebanon army chief Joseph Aoun elected as president

          MENAJanuary 09, 2025
          Presidential guards outside Baabda Palace in Beirut. EPA

          Aoun emerges as frontrunner as Lebanon moves closer to electing a president

          MENAJanuary 08, 2025
          US envoy Amos Hochstein's visit comes ahead of a session of Lebanon's Parliament to address the presidential vacancy. AP

          US envoy Hochstein visits Beirut amid Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire tension

          MENAJanuary 06, 2025
          The Haret Hreik neighbourhood in southern Beirut after an Israeli air strike on September 27 that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. AFP

          Mountainous challenges confront Lebanon in rebuilding after war

          MENADecember 30, 2024
          The venue's inaugural exhibition is titled Portals and Pathways, A Journey Through Reality and Imagination. Photo: Caroline Tabet / The Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture

          After delays, Beirut’s National Museum opens the Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture

          Art & DesignDecember 26, 2024
          Etihad Airways is about to resume non-stop daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Beirut. Photo: Etihad Airways

          Relief for Lebanese as UAE flights resume in time for Christmas break

          TravelDecember 17, 2024