INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Lebanon explores defense ties with Qatar

Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi.
  • Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi
  • Sleem thanked Qatar for its "permanent support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army, which reflects the depth of the brotherly relationship that unites Lebanon and Qatar."

Lebanon on Friday expressed its gratitude to Qatar for its support to the country and the Lebanese Army. 

Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed  Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi, who paid him a protocol visit upon assuming his diplomatic mission in Beirut. 

Talks between the pair focused on the “excellent” relations between the two countries. 

Sleem thanked Qatar for its “permanent support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army, which reflects the depth of the brotherly relationship that unites Lebanon and the sisterly State of Qatar.” 

The Minister of Defense also wished Ambassador Al-Sahlawi success in his new duties.