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Lebanese food sector represents only 2.6% of GDP but 21% of exports

10-10-2017

Some 18 Lebanese agro-food firms, mainly manufacturers of canned food, juices, beverages, nuts and spices, were present at the Anuga 2017 trade fair in Cologne, Germany (October 7-11). The chairman of the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL), Nabil Itani, stressed on the occasion, the significance of IDAL’s backing to the largest number of Lebanese companies to partake in similar international exhibitions that link local producers to global importers as well as help them explore the latest technologies across the industry. Itani pointed out that the resourceful Lebanese food sector has established itself and has made a quantum leap in recent years to make up nearly 2.6% of the GDP, with agro-food exports representing 21% of the total exports in 2016. To note, Anuga, which is one of the three agro-food international fairs supported by the Lebanese Cabinet as proposed by IDAL, receives around 16 thousand visitors from 150 world countries. (Al Hayat, October 10, 2017)

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Transformation of sexual identities in the world

9-10-2017

L’Orient Le Jour published on Saturday a report by Agence France Press (AFP) on the transformation of sexual identities in the world. The question, according to the report, is whether the world has transcended the concept of gender binary with the prevalence of the notion of gender fluidity that has discarded gender stereotypes. Today, debate focuses on sexual identity and gender, especially with the swarming images of transsexuals everywhere on the screens and in magazines. Moreover, the report went on to say, the contemporary world of fashion has thrusted aside the established stereotypes of women or men’s wear to be more representative of the crossdresser and transgender clothing style. On the subject, Joan Scott, activist in gender studies, pointed to a political battle led by the Vatican, religious fundamentalists and sometimes leftist circles that reject any transformation in perceptions and stereotypes. Scott also noted that the American President himself favored opposition to transformation when he announced he will not accept transsexuals in the US military. The AFP report further drew attention to a strong opposition to the gay marriage law in France. Another sociologist, Marie Duru Bellat, explained that transformations in concepts of gender and sexual identity in the cultural arena are challenged by a conservative movement in favor of sustaining traditional gender norms. (L’Orient Le Jour, October 7, 2017)

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PM Hariri hosts women of ‘Pedal for Peace’ ride

9-10-2017

The prime minister, Saad Hariri, met on Saturday 120 women from across the world who participated recently in the ‘pedal for peace’ campaign. “You saw Lebanon, and noticed that it is different from what you heard about in the media,” Hariri told them.  “Lebanon is a country of coexistence, culture, history and beauty, but it may witness sometimes chaos, suffering and hardships,” Hariri said. Despite the 18-sect diversity, “we live together as one person, but sometimes politics divide us,” he stressed. “When you go back to your country, you have to tell your friends how beautiful Lebanon is,” he said, hoping they will return to the country one day with their families and friends. For her part, British activist, Deta Reagan lauded Lebanon’s beauty and diversity, saying: “We all want to come back for a visit. It was an opportunity to be part of this experience. We all believe in peace and we all support Lebanon. we shall carry the experience to our countries, for we are here for the cause of peace.” (Al Mustaqbal, Al Diyar, October 8, 9, 2017)
 
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Sook el Akel on Saida Waterfront

9-10-2017

With the support of the Municipality of Saida and NoGarlicNoOnions venture, the Rotaract Club of Saida organized on Friday Sook el Akel festivity at Saida Waterfront. The proceeds of this 3-day activity (from October 6 to 8) will go to complete the solar lighting of the streets of Saida project by the municipality. According to Rotaract-Saida president, Dania Dada, the event contributes to the development of the southern capital and to the promotion of tourism in it through attracting visitors from other regions to learn more about the city. The festivity was marked with large crowds who flocked from Saida and the environs to taste the delicacies displayed by over 20 food booths. NoGarlicNoOnion founder Antoni Rahil in this respect said the festival showcased good foodies from all over the world made by the Lebanese. On the second day, and during her tour of the venue, MP Bahiya Hariri commended the many dynamic events that took place in the city despite the tough conditions it has witnessed recently. (Al Mustaqbal, October 10, 2017)

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Future Women of Central Beqaa presents microfinance opportunities

9-10-2017

The Future Movement’s Women’s Sector organized on Friday an economic empowerment event in the Central Beqaa which included a meeting with representatives of the Emkan Finance S.A.L for micro-loan facilities. The activity, held at the Future Coordination premises gathered women from the area in the presence of coordinator Nahed Madi and members. A presentation by Emkan gave n idea on the microcredit loans the institutions offers to housewives to help them carry out small projects, like traditional mouneh, sewing and others that benefit them and their families. (Al Mustaqbal, October 7, 2017)

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More condemnations against sacking of Maj. Suzan Hajj

6-10-2017

The sacking of Maj. Suzan Hajj Houbeish from her position as the ISF Anti-Cybercrime Bureau has instigated greater criticism and denunciation. However, security sources confirmed that the reason for dismissal is not liking a tweet that insulted Saudi women but has to do with a long history of punishment for her conduct that violated the ISF internal guidelines. (c.f: http://bit.ly/2hRvM54). On the subject, Joel Rizkallah, founder of Women in Front association, pointed to discrimination against Hajj being a woman, noting that “everyone makes mistakes, and they should be given a second chance when they attempt to mend what they did,” as she put it. If Hajj was a man, Rizkallah added, and did what she did, he would automatically find his redeemer. Discriminatory actions against women are snowballing, she stated, demanding the government to adopt a national legislation for the protection of women in the country. Likewise, a civil society activist who asked to remain anonymous, explained that the reason of sacking is still not clear. While noting that public appointments in the country stick around, he pointed to the immediate replacement of Hajj by Maj. Albert Khoury, which arouses feelings of suspicion that the appointment has been cooked earlier. Hajj for her part, refused to comment on the matter, telling L’Orient Le Jour reporter that she is not allowed to fight her corner. (L’Orient Le Jour, October 5, 2017)

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DHL Express is Best 2017 Employer in Lebanon

6-10-2017

The leading international provider of express services, DHL Express, was announced by the US-based Aon Hewitt as the Best Employer 2017 in Lebanon. The prize is usually awarded to companies for their commitment to impart their employees the value, empowerment and satisfaction with their positions. On this, CEO of DHL Express MENA region, Nour Suliman, said it is a great honor to receive for the third consecutive year the Aon Hewitt Employer award and be recognized across 7 countries in the region. This award, he said, “is a recognition of our commitment to cultivate a good, solid and rich working environment with prospects of growth and promotion.” “The fact that we received this award in a number of countries in the MENA region shows our application of the highest standard of human resources HR practices across our markets,” Suliman maintained. For his part, HR VP at DHL Express, Henry Fares, pointed out that the award indicates that the company has developed a unique culture based on performance which drives the best results from fully engaged and motivated individuals. )Al Mustaqbal, October 4, 2017(

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Cost of violence against women in Arab countries

6-10-2017

The ESCWA, UN Women, the Swedish Institute in Alexandria, and the LAU Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW) jointly launched from Beirut Sursok Museum on Wednesday the first phase of the ‘Estimating the cost of the economic impact of violence against women in the Arab region’ project. The latter seeks to support Arab countries in estimating the costs of violence against girls and women (VAW) and use such estimates as a tool to develop comprehensive policy reform, according to a statement by ESCWA. VAW costing should be a priority for Arab states based on a recognition that it is a critical violation of human rights that has a negative multiplier effect on women’s rights, economic growth, public health and societal wellbeing, the statement said. To recall, this activity comes on the sidelines of the eight session of the Ministerial Women’s Committee on Wednesday at ESCWA headquarters (: http://bit.ly/2yM8QHE). The project published a draft report on the status and context of violence against women in the Arab region, in addition to an operational model to calculate the cost of violence built on a review of methodologies and regional specificities at hand to estimate VAW in the Arab area. It involves direct and indirect tangible costs of marital violence, including the overall cost of the household and the total cost of service delivery (at the community level and the total cost of businesses). To note, the first survey will be conducted in Palestine, as reported by L’Orient Le Jour newspaper. (L’Orient Le Jour, October 6, 2017)

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Lebanese-British startup is number one among emerging markets

6-10-2017

The Geneva-based global company promoting startups, Seedstars, ranked the ‘Nucleus’ run by the UK Lebanon Tech Hub (UKLTH) as the best accelerator program in emerging markets ahead of Egypt, India and the UAE. To decide on the rankings, Seedstars gathered data from 44 startups across the developed nations, and the Nucleus program topped the list. The average value of the partaking Lebanese startup companies stood at USD 1,616,667, while noting that the key factor in Nucleus success is that it takes the lowest equity stake (just 3%) in any startup on board. On the subject, the UKLTH executive director, Nadim Zaazaa, pointed out that the conquering result “means we are on the right track. The ranking is an endorsement of the true value of our program to our startups.” To recall, the UKLTH is joint initiative between the Central Bank of Lebanon and the British Government through the British Embassy in Beirut aimed to support the growth of the knowledge-based economy in the country. (for more on the subject, visit the following link: http://www.uklebhub.com/en/Home (Al Mustaqbal, October 5, 2017)

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Lebanese Businessmen host Carlos Ghosn

5-10-2017

The Gathering of and Businesswomen (RDCL World) chaired by Fouad Zamakhal, received on Tuesday the chairman and CEO of the world’s largest automotive Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi group, Carlos Ghosn, to discuss over lunch the ‘New global scene: Effects of risks and prospects on the region and on local economy’. Ghosn drew attention to the debt crisis afflicting world nations and slowing down development, which, he said, necessitates long stages of reform to this effect. Ghosn called on the Lebanese businessmen and women in the world to put more effort in global communication using modern technology tools and services at hand. They should know that Lebanon, the diaspora and residents, are a fusion of successful communication, businesses and investments, Ghosn maintained. On strategies that should be adopted by the Lebanese, as well as, by international companies, Ghosn identified the priorities of development and ways of adapting to them. Modern technology has become imperative for business and investment, and the Lebanese companies do not lack the knowledge, the know-how, extensive experience and effective communication, he concluded. (Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, October 4, 2017)

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