In light of enhancing economic relations between Lebanon and Japan, Chairman of IDAL, Mr. Nabil Itani has met with First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Lebanon Mr. Masami Aishii.

The discussion revolved around the  business advantages of both countries and the possible ways of increasing joint activities that will improve the balance of trade and facilitate investment through focusing on business opportunities in sectors with potential especially in Technology, Industry, Agriculture, and Agro Food.

The Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) participated for the first time in the International Outsourcing Forum, held in Reims, France on the 3rd and 4th of October, where it promoted Lebanon as an outsourcing destination for multinational companies.

IDAL’s participation in this event comes within the institution’s overall strategy to promote Lebanon as a key investment destination in the region for outsourcing activities mainly ICT services and Call Centers, two activities in which Lebanon presents a competitive advantage in.

In this issue you will find a snapshot of the printing industry in Lebanon and our various activities throughout the month of September.

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We have participated at the Euromed Migration III peer-to-peer meeting on 24-25 September in Slovenia to discuss the potential of migrants in the region's respective countries and to look into ways to better coordinate and facilitate a concerted and consolidated approach between the public sector and the migrant entrepreneur communities.

Chairman of IDAL, Mr. Nabil Itani, emphasized during his presentation on the local successes between the government and the private sector and on the pioneering role of Lebanese emigrants to the national economy.