Top 15 business and economic stories

Vibrant activity in most sectors

Most economic sectors were vibrant during 2014, while some experienced a significant slowdown. Many firms expanded their operations, locally or toward new markets abroad. New firms and brands entered the market. M&A activity was unabated in the banking sector. Some measures were taken to improve the energy sector and to push the exploration of oil and gas further. All political and security concerns aside, the country remained attractive to investors.

Here are the top stories we covered in 2014:

1. Fransabank acquires Ahli Bank Lebanon
2. Banque Pharaon and Chiha sold
3. Waterfront Business Park launched
4. Standard Chartered sells portfolio to Cedrus Bank
5. Foreign Direct Investment at $2.8 billion
6. Eastern Marina by Solidere
7. Rental law approved
8. Litani irrigation project kick starts
9. Al Rifai-Sweden sold for $63 million
10. Aujan acquires majority of Coca Cola
11. FFA raising funds for Semsom’s US expansion
12. Khoueiri sells majority shares in Kababji
13. Association of Lebanese Industrialists launched four industrial cities
14. Food safety arouses controversy
15. New opportunities to export to Russia