Lebanon

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Careem and The Giving Movement launch exclusive collab in support of Lebanon

News Desk 09/06/2026

Two of the UAE’s most recognisable homegrown brands have come together for a cause close to the region’s heart. Careem and The Giving Movement have launched an exclusive collaboration as part of Seeds For Lebanon, Careem’s initiative turning everyday actions into urgent

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Cambridge and Alsama Project partner on new school-leaver qualification to help refugees and displaced youth access university, training and jobs in Lebanon and beyond

News Desk 20/05/2026

Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) and Lebanese NGO Alsama Project have signed an agreement during the Education World Forum to collaborate on a new qualification for refugees and displaced young people that can be rolled out in Lebanon and worldwide. The new G12++ qualification is designed to tackle the education crisis faced by displaced […]

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Dubai Humanitarian dispatches critical medical aid for WHO to Lebanon through overland convoy

News Desk 30/03/2026

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO) to support communities displaced in Lebanon amid the conflict. Demonstrating Dubai Humanitarian’s

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Careem Pay accelerates global remittance with wallet transfers to Egypt and cash pickups in Lebanon and the Philippines

News Desk 26/01/2026

Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem app, expands its remittance service with three major launches: mobile wallet transfers to Egypt, cash pickup in Lebanon, and enhanced wallet and cash pickup services for the Philippines – making it easier than ever for UAE residents to support families and manage finances abroad. Careem Pay […]

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Letswork Expands to Egypt and Lebanon with 25 New Workspaces Across the Region

PR News Desk 09/09/2025

 Letswork, the Middle East’s leading flexible workspace platform, has announced its expansion into Egypt and Lebanon—bringing 25 additional partner venues across Cairo, Alexandria, Beirut and Tripoli. This strategic move broadens seamless access to inspiring places to work through a single membership. In Egypt, Letswork has partnered with established operators

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Whish Money collaborates with Mastercard Move to bring seamless cross-border payments to Lebanon

PR News Desk 21/08/2025

Whish Money has collaborated with Mastercard to enable inbound and outbound remittance flows for consumers in Lebanon. People in Lebanon can send money abroad to over 50 countries, while Lebanese living overseas can send money home.  The new collaboration leverages Mastercard Move’s money movement solutions and its global network of operators to provide a service […]

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Whish Visa Card Now Available in Google Wallet in Lebanon

PR News Desk 25/06/2025

Whish Money SAL, a leading fintech innovator, announced today that Whish Visa cards can now be added to Google Wallet, providing Android users with a fast, secure, and contactless way to pay. Newly launched in Lebanon, this feature integration marks a major step forward in making digital payments more accessible, offering users a seamless experience […]

Defence & Security

US endorses Israel-Lebanon ceasefire pact

News Editor 2 28/11/2024

After months of hostilities A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by US and France, has been hailed as a crucial step towards regional stability. In a statement, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin expressed strong support for the agreement, emphasising that it benefits both Israel and Lebanon and is crucial for the […]

Aviation

Lebanon faces rising airspace risks amid conflict escalation

News Desk 12/08/2024

Airlines start taking countermeasures Tensions between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have escalated significantly, leading to increased risks for commercial aircraft operating in Lebanese airspace. Recent developments have prompted several global airlines to suspend flights to Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBB). Canada has issued a new notice

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Idealz Expands into Lebanon and Mexico, Sets Sights on India and the UK

PR News Desk 02/08/2024

Idealz Holding, known for its innovative Shop-and-Win models, is marching on with its global expansion plans, launching on-ground operations in Lebanon with Mexico set to follow in Q3 2024. Having made its mark from Dubai, the establishment of local on-ground operations would give customers in those countries the chance to win curated prizes whilst shopping […]

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Al Habtoor Group Suspends Launch of its Television Channel from Lebanon Due to Security Concerns, Considers Alternatives

News Desk 11/06/2024

Al Habtoor Group today expressed deep regret over the cancellation of its plans to launch a new television channel from Lebanon, initially aimed to broadcast cultural, social, and sporting programmes designed to spread positivity and hope internationally. This decision comes as a direct consequence of severe security challenges faced by the project, including physical