Lebanon

BMW Group assembles first car in Brazil

12 November 2014 - The BMW Group celebrated the first car to be assembled in its new South American automobile plant in Araquari, Santa Catarina State (Brazil). Over the course of the next few years, more than 200 million Euros will be invested in the plant, resulting in a production capacity of more than 30,000 vehicles annually. The first car to roll off the assembly line in Araquari is a BMW 328i ActiveFlex. This car is specifically designed for the flexible use of either ethanol or petrol and thus meets the special requirements of the Brazilian market.

The Lebanese Customs Administration holds the “Continuous Modernization for a Better Service” Workshop.

Under the Twinning Project with the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency.

Beirut, November 5th, 2014: As part of its continuous modernization efforts, the Lebanese Customs Administration hosted a “Continuous Modernization for a Better Service” workshop in Phoenicia hotel under the patronage of Minister of Finance H.E. Mr. Ali Hassan Khalil to present to private Stakeholders the modifications introduced in the customs’ procedures.

The Unique World of LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics has finally hit ABC Achrafieh!

LUSH celebrates its third store opening in Lebanon, in a fun and funky atmosphere

Beirut, 13th of November, 2014 – Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, a leading manufacturer and retailer of ethical skincare, haircare, bath, and body products, held the official opening of its store at ABC Achrafieh on Wednesday November 5th, 2014, in the presence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon, His Excellency Mr. Tom Fletcher who showed continued support of the Brand.

Life-saving through a lens - Major new exhibition honors Lebanon’s bomb clearance heroes

IMPACT – an exhibition by award-winning photographer Sean Sutton Thursday 6November, 2014: Heroes tackling Lebanon’s deadly bomb legacy are at the heart of a major new exhibition opening in Beirut this month. Running from 6 till 12 November, IMPACT celebrates the men and women of humanitarian charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group), and their work to clear the deadly weapons and bombs left behind after war in Lebanon.

ABC went all pink for breast cancer awareness month

‘Mission Pink’ raised funds, awareness and sparked the conversation Did you know that one in three female cancer patients in Lebanon is a victim of breast cancer and that they only get to find out about it at the average age of 51? Early detection and taking the mammogram test is now more important than ever - for all Lebanese women.

New ATMs to deposit cash & cheques at Banque Libano-Française

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Beirut, November 5th, 2014

With the new ATMs installed by Banque Libano-Française, no need to wait for your turn anymore nor to depend from the branches’ schedule.

iPhone 6 Launch in Lebanon

[UAE, 11 November, 2014] - Arab Business Machine, Apple Authorised Distributor for the Middle East, announced today it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, at leading modern trade stores and retail outlets across Lebanon beginning November 14, 2014. Customers can pre-order both models beginning November 7, at Authorised Resellers – Alfa, touch, iStyle, Actyv, Adkom, iQube, Interlink, GoMobile. For more information on availability, pricing and retail location, please visit www.abmme.com/iPhone.

RYMCO Inaugurates the Much Anticipated New Nissan Showroom in Dbayeh

Beirut, October, 2014 – Rasamny-Younis Motor Company S.A.L. (RYMCO), exclusive distributor of Nissan in Lebanon, inaugurated its new Nissan showroom in Dbayeh on Tuesday the 28th of October 2014, in an outstanding event revealing the all new 2015 Nissan models in the presence of Nissan’s international executives.

IMPACT Fund signing ceremony: a milestone event

Lebanon’s largest Venture Capital fund, the first to comply with Banque du Liban Intermediate Circular 331, now set to boost Lebanon’s profile as a launching pad for global High Tech success stories
Beirut, October 24, 2014 – The signing ceremony of the IMPACT Fund occurred on October 24, 2014, representing a major milestone for Lebanon’s Venture Capital scene.

Bassoul-Heneine sal launches two original MINI models

 

21 October 2014 - MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman models arrive to Lebanon with enhanced design and performance features

Beirut – Bassoul-Heneine sal, the official BMW Group importer in Lebanon has announced the arrival of the new and enhanced MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman. Offering a new exterior and interior design, new colours and increased performance modifications, the models are sure to resonate well with the Lebanese customers.