Lebanon Industry Brief

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 8 hours ago

Export Markets: Demand for Lebanese grapes is coming mainly from African markets, offering a bright spot for agricultural exporters. Power Crisis: Lebanon has cut electricity to public bodies as the crisis deepens, while Energy Minister Joe Saddi is seeking to conclude talks with Qatar and finalize a power plan. Food Safety: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has vowed tough action on food fraud after a parasite was detected in restaurant meat, prompting an emergency meeting. Financial Services: Lebanon remains on the FATF grey list, keeping the country’s financial-sector standing under scrutiny. Trade Ties: Lebanon and Algeria have discussed economic cooperation, though no specific initiatives were announced. Aviation: Lebanon backed regional proposals for stronger airport security, resilience and connectivity, with joint workshops planned for 2027.

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Oct. 20, 2026

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Lebanon: Four Former Army Generals Questioned as Defendants in Beirut Port Blast Probe

Asharq Al-Awsat |

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Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saudi Government through Saudi National Bank (a.k.a. Al Ahli Capital or National Commercial Bank Funds) 4 & 13 through Saudi Research & Media Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://english.aawsat.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, London
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5 hours ago

Lebanese and Israeli forces could be left face-to-face with no third-party buffer, UN peace chief warns

Arab News Japan |

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Arab News Japan

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saudi Government through Saudi Research and Media Group (Ahli Capital Fund 13, Major Shareholder)
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.arabnews.jp/en/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
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15 hours ago

Save Beirut before it is slaughtered like a Bali turtle

Arab Times |

Owner: Ahmed Al-Jarallah info about owner

Arab Times

Center-left

Owned By	Ahmed Al-Jarallah through Dar Al-Seyassah
Year Founded	1977
Website	https://www.arabtimesonline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kuwait, Kuwait City
Owner Country	Kuwait

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15 hours ago

Likouala Floods: Lebanese Community Sends Aid North

Brazzaville Insider |

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Brazzaville Insider

Pending

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Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	brazzavilleinsider.com
Domain Registration Year	2025
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Congo, Brazzaville
Owner Country	Congo

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18 hours ago

"Demand for Lebanese grapes came mainly from African markets"

Fresh Plaza |

Owner: Pieter Boekhout info about owner

Fresh Plaza

Neutral

Owned By	Pieter Boekhout through Fresh Publishers
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.freshplaza.com/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Netherlands, Tholen
Owner Country	Netherlands

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16 hours ago

From Western Sahara to Lebanon: The Hidden Dangers of Relying on U.N. Peacekeepers

Middle East Forum |

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Middle East Forum

Pending

Owned By	Middle East Forum (Non-profit, Daniel Pipes Founder)
Year Founded	1994
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Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Owner Country	United States

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17 hours ago

Eugene Clean Energy Fund set to pass, Lebanon voters reject jail levy

KEZI - Oregon |

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KEZI - Oregon

Pending

Owned By	Byron Allen through Allen Media Broadcasting
Year Founded	1960
Website	kezi.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Eugene
Owner Country	United States

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17 hours ago

Made in Lebanon: Social Media Account Tied to Pro-Hezbollah Media Backs French Protests

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) |

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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

Right-wing

Owned By	The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (Non-profit, Clifford May President)
Year Founded	2001
Website	www.fdd.org
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States