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Shooting in Lebanon, Part II

A lack of state funding in Lebanon has stifled diversity in moviemaking, but plucky independent initiatives have borne some fruit. Part II.
2009-10-15 09:44:27
Shooting in Lebanon, Part II - A lack of state funding in Lebanon has stifled diversity in moviemaking, but plucky independent initiatives have borne some fruit. Part II.

Media and Marketing

Shooting in Lebanon, Part I

A lack of state funding in Lebanon has stifled diversity in moviemaking, but plucky independent initiatives have borne some fruit. Part I.
2009-10-14 14:39:31
Shooting in Lebanon, Part I - A lack of state funding in Lebanon has stifled diversity in moviemaking, but plucky independent initiatives have borne some fruit. Part I.

Is diplomacy an option?

Fractured Lebanese-Syrian ties have crippled both nations in the past. But will the results of the June 7 parliamentary election instigate diplomatic relations between two?
2009-07-09 09:11:22
Is diplomacy an option? - Fractured Lebanese-Syrian ties have crippled both nations in the past. But will the results of the June 7 parliamentary election instigate diplomatic relations between two?

Media and Marketing

The Joy of Beirut

International production house Joy Films has great expectations as it officially launches in Lebanon.
2009-06-29 15:20:26
The Joy of Beirut - International production house Joy Films has great expectations as it officially launches in Lebanon.

Banking & Finance

Missing the boat, Part II

Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part II.
2009-06-14 07:45:49
Missing the boat, Part II - Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part II.
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Banking & Finance

Missing the boat, Part I

Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part I.
2009-06-11 08:07:05
Missing the boat, Part I - Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part I.

Media and Marketing

Deconstructing the ‘Lebanese bimbo’

Women have long been stereotyped as blank bimbos or kitchen cleaners in Lebanese advertising. Industry watchers say this is gradually changing, but few are clamoring for liberation, says Communicate magazine.
2009-06-03 09:13:57
Deconstructing the ‘Lebanese bimbo’ - Women have long been stereotyped as blank bimbos or kitchen cleaners in Lebanese advertising. Industry watchers say this is gradually changing, but few are clamoring for liberation, says Communicate magazine.

Transport & Tourism

Pan-Arab railway: myth or fact?

A railway network spanning the Arab world seems like it may never happen, but the global downturn may help make it a reality.
2009-05-05 09:18:07
Pan-Arab railway: myth or fact? - A railway network spanning the Arab world seems like it may never happen, but the global downturn may help make it a reality.

Media and Marketing

Tuning in to Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom has a population of only 5.1 million, yet its airways carry 30 radio stations. Why is the medium so appealing, and what does it take to succeed?
2009-03-26 10:54:13
Tuning in to Jordan - The Hashemite Kingdom has a population of only 5.1 million, yet its airways carry 30 radio stations. Why is the medium so appealing, and what does it take to succeed?
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