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Lebanese Chamber of Commerce |
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establishment of the American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce was
announced by its chairman Selim Zeenni, at a press conference held
on January 19, followed by a reception. The event was attended by US
deputy assistant-secretary of commerce Molly Williamson, US
ambassador David Satterfield and National Economy minister Nasser
Saidi. The Chamber has set up offices in Beirut city center |
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| World
Bank permanent Beirut office |
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World Bank's permanent Beirut office, located in UN House, was
officially inaugurated on January 25. The Bank's resident
representative Hari Prasad, together with Kemal Dervis,
vice-president for the Middle East and Africa, welcomed guests who
included Finance minister George Corm and Central Bank governor Riad
Salameh. |
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| Phonecia
Hotel |
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Phonecia Intercontinental Hotel opened on March 4, 2000, with the
first function, a celebration dinner held in the hotel ballroom by
the Grand Order of the Knights of Malta. Arab Health Ministers held
their 24th conference from March 27 to 31 in the newly opened hotel. |
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