Our team visited main packaging houses in Tripoli especially those that made major improvements to their areas of operation in order to meet international standards. The tour also included a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry to coordinate regarding empowering the economic zone in the city. 

Prime Minister Mr. Najib Mikati also met with Chairman of IDAL, Mr. Nabil Itani on Friday 1 November to discuss the findings of the annual report, the organisation's achievements and future plans. We would like to mention that IDAL reports to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers which exercises a tutorial authority over it.

In this issue you will find information on our investor traffic and the economy, a special feature on the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, along with a snapshot on what the government is doing to improve the business environment.

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The President of the Republic, General Michel Sleiman met with Chairman of IDAL, Mr. Nabil Itani last week. The Chairman discussed with the President the findings of the annual report and briefed him on the achievements of the organisation and the plans and vision of the coming year.