beirut Archives

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Qatar to support Lebanon’s collapsing education sector: reports

As Lebanon’s economic downfall continues, UNICEF estimates that up to 13% of families are asking their children to work. Qatar has reportedly promised Lebanon to help support its collapsing education…

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Lebanon official denies Doha-Beirut deal for free World Cup streaming

Lebanon had previously requested free World Cup streaming from the host nation. Lebanese Caretaker Minister of Information Ziad Makary has dismissed as “inaccurate” reports over an alleged agreement between Qatar…

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Lebanon’s open wound: two years and no accountability since tragic Beirut Port blast

Qatar was quick to extend a helping hand to Lebanon following the tragic event. Shards of glass scattered across the city, clocks fixated at 6:09pm and regular fires at the…

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Lebanon to discuss plans to build Beirut grain silos with Qatar: reports

The remaining grain silos were on fire over the weekend, displaying a scene that has triggered the population that continues to suffer from the trauma of the explosion. Lebanon is…

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Crises-hit Lebanon requests Qatar help to ‘watch World Cup’: reports

No further details were disclosed regarding the Lebanese officials request, which comes as the country grapples with several crises. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has requested Qatar’s help to enable…

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Qatar’s envoy congratulates Lebanon’s PM on elections

The people of Lebanon got to elect a 128-member parliament, a dozen of which are independent as Reuters reported on Tuesday. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Qatar’s envoy…

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Lebanon’s president praises Qatar for support during economic crisis

The country’s currency has lost 90% of its value to the US dollar since 2019, with the population unable to access their savings from local banks. Lebanese President Michel Aoun…

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Local social media in solidarity with Lebanon following ‘bankruptcy’ announcement

Lebanon’s economic crisis is the worst since the end of the civil war, which took place between 1975 and 1990. Social media users in Qatar and beyond took to social…

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Lebanese PM says Beirut’s ties with the GCC to return to ‘normal’

Lebanon has been grappling with a worsening economic and humanitarian situation over the past three years. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that GCC is resuming its normal ties with…

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