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Real estate prices have been rising quickly since the end of the Israeli-Lebanon war in 2006. But the real estate market in Lebanon is unique. Although prices are skyrocketing as they are in many other countries, the real estate market has little speculation.
The banking sector in Lebanon is one of the strongest in the region, based on solid fundamentals namely high liquidity, strict and stringent regulation by the central bank and strong policies that have been evolving in line with market needs and trends. The sector represents the backbone of the Lebanese economy Mohammed Hariri , president and CEO of BankMed
As long at there is peace in the Middle East, Lebanon is one of the best investment choices. This is not only because Lebanon has been growing in every sector, but because there is still time to get in on the ground floor of future growth; because Lebanon has a host of unmet needs. These include basic infrastructure requirements.
“Although Bahrain banking have of course been affected by the international crisis, Bahrain Banking has been able, thanks to good capitalization and capital liquidity, to weather the situation nicely in 2008 – 2009” Abdul Karim Bucheery – CEO of BBK
“Bahrain is a growing Kingdom. It has a strong vision for 2030. We are part of the development of the Kingdom. So, we need to make sure to connect to businesses. We still have the strongest Middle East network geared to the business needs of business travelers.” Björn Näf – former CEO of Gulf Air
In July 2008 the energy price boom reached its peak when it hit $147 per barrel, before plummeting below $40 at the end of last year and recently stabilizing at around $70. In order to reach break-even, which means earning $1 after costs by selling oil, Bahrain needs an average price of $77 per barrel of oil.
“We are creating a unique concept in Bahrain real estate scene a city for all strata of people who are socially driven. Something that may not ever have been offered in Bahrain real estate or maybe anywhere in the real estate world.” Aaref Hejres – CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq
“Bahrain has always been a trade zone in this region. Bahrain logistics zone and Bahrain has always been a centre of shipment to the rest of the northern Gulf.” Hassan Al Majed – Director General of the General Organization of Sea Ports Authority
“ICT is crucial to the development of a country like Bahrain Telecom especially where it is moving to offer advanced services, financial services, and tourism, ICT is critical because these kinds of services rely on a sharing of, and access to, information. And the financial services require advanced broadband communications.” Dr. Laith Sadiq – CEO of MENA Telecom
By striving to be in the first rank of global business leadership, Bahrain has achieved a long series of “firsts” in order to rapidly move into a major leadership role in world banking, finance, business opportunity, tourism, high-performance sport, education, and culture.
