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Lebanon · Country watch

Lebanese Public Sector Strike, Kuwait Investment Talks

Lebanon faces a public sector strike over transport costs, while Kuwait shows interest in expanding investments in Lebanese energy projects.

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The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Lebanon are deteriorating due to a public sector strike disrupting services and a power outage affecting multiple regions. However, potential Kuwaiti investments in energy offer a glimmer of hope for infrastructure improvements.

In this briefing Rabta Mouazafi Al-Idara Al-Aama · Lebanese Government · Khiam · Naba Hammam · Nawaf Salam · Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah · Kuwait

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

  • public-sector
  • logistics

Public sector strike over transport costs in Lebanon

The Lebanese public sector has initiated a strike over transport costs, according to Leb Economy. The strike, organized by the 'Rabta Mouazafi Al-Idara Al-Aama', calls for all public administration and municipal workers to participate on Wednesday and Thursday, with a forced closure every Friday. This action comes as a response to the government's failure to address demands for increased transport allowances amid rising fuel prices.

Impact Public administration and municipal services in Lebanon face disruptions, affecting logistics and public sector operations.

Sources: Leb Economy ↗

  • energy

Power outage in Hasbaya, Shebaa, and Arqoub

The town of Khiam, Lebanon
The town of Khiam, Lebanon Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A nighttime explosion in the town of Khiam has caused significant damage to electrical supply lines, resulting in a complete power outage in the areas of Hasbaya, Shebaa, and Arqoub, according to Almaner News. The explosion disrupted the electricity supply from the Naba Hammam area, affecting local residents and businesses.

Impact Residents and businesses in Hasbaya, Shebaa, and Arqoub face operational disruptions due to the power outage.

Sources: Almaner News ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

  • energy
  • construction

Kuwait considers expanding investments in Lebanon

Kuwait has expressed interest in expanding its investments in Lebanon, particularly in energy projects, during a meeting between Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as reported by An-Nahar. The discussions included potential investments in infrastructure, transport, and regional energy connections. Prime Minister Salam thanked Kuwait for its support, especially in the energy sector, highlighting the potential for securing fuel supplies for Lebanon.

Impact Lebanese energy and construction sectors may see increased investment from Kuwait, enhancing infrastructure and fuel supply stability.

Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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