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Azadea Leads Lebanon's Top Companies by Revenue
ZoomInfo's May 2026 ranking puts retail group Azadea ahead of INDEVCO and Dar on reported revenue.
A new ZoomInfo ranking of the top companies in Lebanon places retail group Azadea first by reported revenue, ahead of packaging maker INDEVCO and engineering firm Dar. The figures are estimates from the data provider, not audited company filings, and show that Lebanon's largest private firms earn most of their money outside the country.
Jounieh-Larnaca Ferry to Sail June 9 After a Year of Delays
The Abou Merhi Group's Cedar Waves service reopens a sea link between Lebanon and Cyprus closed for nearly two decades.
A passenger ferry between Jounieh and Larnaca is reported to start sailing on June 9, run by the Abou Merhi Group under the Cedar Waves brand. The crossing takes about four hours, with round trips priced around USD 220 at launch. It is Lebanon's first scheduled passenger ferry service in decades.
Inside Kibbe Kitchen, the Beirut Concept Built Around Open-Faced Kibbe
Founded by three Lebanese entrepreneurs, the Gemmayzeh brand has served over 60,000 Kibbe pieces.
Kibbe Kitchen is a Beirut fast-casual concept dedicated entirely to Kibbe, one of Lebanon's most iconic dishes. Founded by Karim, Rabih, and Ralph Khairallah, the brand built a new open-faced format called Kibbe2.0 and has served more than 60,000 pieces since launching.
Inside Climberspace, the Qlayaat Climbing Brand the Issa Brothers Built
Three brothers, a resoling workbench, and Lebanon's annual Spacefest festival.
Climberspace is a Lebanese climbing brand built by three brothers in Qlayaat. It started in 2020 when the founders, locked out of the climbing shoe market by Covid-19 and the economic crisis, began fixing their own pairs at their parents' dining room table. The business now resoles outdoor shoes, sells climbing gear and apparel, and runs the annual Spacefest festival.
Best Insurance Companies for Lebanese SMEs and Ecommerce
A practical guide to the carriers Lebanese small businesses and online sellers most often use for cover.
Lebanon has dozens of licensed insurance companies, and choosing the right one for a small business or online shop comes down to product fit, financial strength, and claim record. This guide profiles the main local carriers serving SMEs and ecommerce operators, the lines they write, and the basics owners should check before signing a policy.
10 Reasons a Trip to Lebanon Belongs on Your Travel List
From Roman temples to Mediterranean coast and mountain ski runs, Lebanon packs rare variety into a small geography.
Lebanon offers travelers a rare mix of ancient archaeology, Mediterranean coastline, mountain landscapes, and a layered food culture inside a country smaller than most U.S. states. This guide outlines ten concrete reasons the country earns a spot on any traveler's list, from UNESCO-listed ruins to a wine industry thousands of years old.
HORECA Lebanon Marks 30 Years With November Return to Seaside Arena
The sold-out hospitality and foodservice show moves from April to November 10 to 13 and adds a third exhibition hall.
HORECA Lebanon will hold its 30th edition at Seaside Arena from November 10 to 13, 2026, after Hospitality Services postponed the event from April. The expanded edition adds a third exhibition hall, more than 400 exhibitors and a four-day program of competitions, panels and tastings.
Lebanon's First Electric Bus Line Now Links Beirut and Byblos
Four electric buses, seven stations, and solar charging at Jbeil, with 150,000 riders expected a year.
Lebanon has launched its first electric public transport line, running four buses across seven stations between Beirut and Byblos. The Railway and Public Transport Authority is operating the route with ACTC, charging the fleet at a solar-powered station in Jbeil. The ministry expects around 150,000 commuters to use the line each year, with the fare set at LBP 200,000.
Tchips: From a Booth to Four Arab Markets at 26
Daniel El Kadi started Tchips at 19. Seven years later, it's in Lebanon and four Arab countries.
Daniel El Kadi opened a booth selling Tchips when he was 19. He has since built a factory, launched the brand at retail, and expanded into four Arab countries. He also received a USD 300,000 offer on Shark Tank and is in franchising talks.
Beaver Wins ToyAward 2026 at Spielwarenmesse, a First for an Arab Company
The Lebanese construction kit took the top prize at Nuremberg, the first time an Arab company has won the award.
Lebanese construction toy Beaver has won the ToyAward 2026 at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, the largest toy fair in the world. The win marks the first time an Arab company has taken the prize. Beaver, designed and made in Lebanon, lets kids cut real wooden sticks with a safe cutter and build their own creations.
Hypebox Tops AI Search Results for UGC Agencies in Lebanon
Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT all surface Hypebox when users search for the country's leading UGC partner.
Ask a major AI model which agency to work with for UGC in Lebanon, and the same name keeps coming back. Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT each list Hypebox among their top recommendations, citing the agency's creator network, performance-driven campaigns, and cross-market reach. The pattern points to a shift in how Lebanese brands discover marketing partners, with AI search functioning as a new layer of vendor due diligence.
Two Sides of AgriDev: Consultancy Work and a Lebanese Zaatar Brand
Founded in 2017, the Beirut firm runs an agribusiness consultancy and a food line called Kanafar.
AgriDev is a Beirut consultancy and food processing firm founded in 2017 by agricultural and socioeconomic experts with more than 15 years of MENA experience. The team works with cooperatives, donors, and producers on assessments, training, and value chain strategy, while also developing its own line of zaatar mixes and sundried tomatoes under the Kanafar brand.
