UAE will allow citizen to travel to Lebanon under certain conditions
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Abu Dhabi
UAE eases travel restrictions to Lebanon following presidential visit
Lebanese President’s visit to UAE signals deepening bilateral ties
abu dhabi airport
Wizz Air announces Abu Dhabi to Beirut flights from $62
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches Beirut flights to boost UAE-Lebanon connectivity
Beirut
UAE reopens embassy in Lebanon following election of new president
The decision follows the election of Lebanon’s new president Joseph Aoun last week, ending a prolonged 15-month leadership vacuum in the country
Lebanon
Lebanon elects army chief Joseph Aoun as new president
The presidency had remained vacant since Michel Aoun’s term ended in Oct. 2022
Lebanon
Investors eye Lebanon real estate bargains amid price drop as fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds
The current ceasefire has emboldened some investors to begin exploring opportunities in areas where prices have dropped significantly
Air Arabia
Air Arabia resumes Beirut flights from January 9
Four-weekly flights will operate between Zayed International Airport and Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Air Arabia
Air Arabia to resume Sharjah-Beirut flights from December 18 after 2-month security suspension
The decision comes almost 2 weeks after a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel took effect
Hezbollah
Lebanon faces $25bn reconstruction bill as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire opens window for economic recovery
War-torn Lebanon eyes economic rebound but reconstruction costs loom large and recovery hinges on reforms and presidential deadlock
Lebanon
Lebanon eyes Christmas tourism boost as ceasefire brings respite to millions of expats
The Christmas tourism boost, if sustained, could provide much-needed foreign currency inflows for a country whose currency has lost more than 90% of its value against the US dollar on the black market
Benjamin Netanyahu
US-brokered Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect as displaced Lebanese begin return
The agreement was approved by Israel’s war cabinet on Tuesday by a vote of 10 to 1, marking a potential end to the violence that erupted in late September
Canada
G7 in Italy: Ministers back Middle East ceasefire plan, pledge $50bn for Ukraine – All you need to know
The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the U.S. and the High Representative of the EU
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire nears as Netanyahu cabinet sets critical vote
The proposed agreement outlines a path to halt hostilities along the northern frontier, beginning with a 60-day ceasefire period
Benjamin Netanyahu
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The charges include the war crime of using starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity including murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts
Bahrain
UAE announces major investment and transport strategies; Visa-free travel to Qatar, Golden Visas in Bahrain, Dubai targets $272bn real estate market – 10 things you missed this week
UAE strategies for transport, investment and real estate, Qatar tourism, Bahrain Golden Visas and more of the biggest stories this week
China
ANALYSIS: Trump’s return could signal new path for Israel, Gaza, Lebanon crisis
Trump victory could mean less proxy wars, business-first diplomacy, and a deal with Putin to rein in Iran – marking a dramatic shift in how the US handles Israel’s conflicts with Gaza and Lebanon, experts say
Boris Johnson
EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson ‘uncomfortable’ with ‘pain and suffering’ caused by Israel
Reiterated that ‘Palestinian state is the only solution’ to the ongoing conflict