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Beirut, June 30, 2014: As part of its continued efforts to provide Lebanese consumers with its latest technological innovations, LG Electronics and its exclusive consumer electronics distributor in Lebanon SEALCO recently announced that its revolutionary “P-Next 3” refrigerator — the latest in its mega capacity, 4-door refrigerators — will become available in the local market during this month.

Creative Closets, the one stop destination for storage solutions, recently opened the doors to its 2^nd outlet in Beirut. Held on the 19^th of June, the opening ceremony took place at Creative Closets’ new premises on the Ground Floor of the Dora Showroom. The event witnessed the attendance of the Group CEO Mr. Ibrahim Khashoggi along with the brand’s General Manager in Lebanon, Mr. Toufic Katerji, the Dora Showroom Manager, Mrs. Nagham Dargouth and select Lebanese interior design, decoration and lifestyle journalists and bloggers.

June 18, BEIRUT – Camper is now open at Beirut City Center in Hazmieh, following the success of Lebanon’s first Camper store in Beirut Souks. The 72-square meter space reflects the brand’s philosophy of luxury in simplicity. Camper was founded in 1975 after a Majorcan shoemaker left his factory to his son, who went on to create footwear for urbanites with an appreciation for craftsmanship and style. The Spanish brand’s motto – "imagination walks" – has defined collections that appeal to men, women and children.

And as part of the “Alfa 4-Life” CSR Program,

the third environmental activity of Acsauvel’s youth with special needs was launched within the Ecoact initiative, calling to preserve the cleanliness of the city

Four successful projects crown the efforts of students from across Lebanon who worked hand in hand to achieve their goals and serve their country

Beirut, June 12^th, 2014: In line with its plan to support the economy, AL-MAWARID Bank held a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday June 12th 2014, to announce the first pilot project in Lebanon under Circular 331 put forth by Banque du Liban, and which aims to encourage banks to invest in startups in the knowledge economy sector. This initiative is part of the bank’s CSR program titled “YOUTHinc.” which supports entrepreneurs.

Beirut, June 12 2014 - LibanPost has concluded the implementation and testing of the new mail processing and sorting solution for its new Mail Center at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. The two automated sorting machines were put into operation on June 12, 2014, and aim at handling mail delivery more efficiently. This automation process makes LibanPost a pioneer in the postal world services by providing traceability solution for the regular mail processing and distribution in the country.

Beirut – 12^th June 2014 – Warde, the leading drapery and textiles company in Lebanon, announced the opening of its latest branch in Ghazir at an event held on site where a number of the press and Warde customers were present to celebrate this latest initiative.

Guests were treated to an artistic installation of a sailing boat at the entrance of the new showroom reflecting Warde’s unique artistic spirit.

Beirut, June 13, 2014: touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon, managed by Zain, has implemented as of June 1^st the Council of Ministers’ decision No. 75 dated May 16 2014, related to the approval of the new applicable tariffs.