Upon an invitation by the Cultural Salon in Qobayat, IDAL organized a workshop to promote the concept of productive designation of the region, in preparation for the launch of an initiative aimed at establishing specialized economic clusters (one cluster, one product). IDAL`s Chairman Eng. Nabil Itani, said that this region enjoys many advantages, enabling it to emerge economically, especially in the field of agriculture, food processing and eco- tourism.

The Chairman of IDAL Eng. Nabil Itani met with the Egyptian Minister of Investment Mrs. Sahar Nasr. Discussions tackled ways to strengthen economic ties, specifically investment, between Egypt and Lebanon. Eng. Itani urged also the enhancement of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between IDAL and GAFI.

IDAL was present at this year’s Arabnet conference to announce the services of its Business Support Unit (BSU) for startups. IDAL had a booth at the conference with free live legal and auditing advice to all startups wishing to open and operate a business in Lebanon. Our business support services include an array of options from advice on legal structures and audit services, financing options, and commercial information to advice on capital needed, fiscal exemptions and others.

IDAL announced the launch of the Business Support Unit (BSU) in the presence and patronage of the Prime Minister. IDAL's Chairman Eng. Nabil Itani said that the unit stemmed from the urgent need of the business community and will be the first of its kind within the framework of a government entity in Lebanon, providing free legal advice and financial services to start-ups, allowing their owners to build on sound legal and scientific grounds, which will enhance the entrepreneurship and attractiveness of the investment climate. He also announced the spread of the BSU soon to all Lebanese regions, so that investors and entrepreneurs could benefit from it wherever they are.