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Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group launches arbitration against Lebanon
24-Apr-2026 Khaleej Times
Conglomerate said its investments in Lebanon were made based on the country’s legal and regulatory framework, as well as the protections offered under applicable international agreements.
UK-Israel trade deal ’must be scrapped’
16-Apr-2026 The Ecologist
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has demanded Keir Starmer withdraw from the UK-Israel trade agreement, in the aftermath of Israel’s continued illegal airstrikes on Lebanon.
Spanish PM urges EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
13-Apr-2026 Xinhua
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel, given its continued bombardment of Lebanon and actions in Gaza.
Al Habtoor Group to take legal measures against Lebanon over $1.7bn investment losses
27-Jan-2026 Arab News
Al Habtoor Group said it will move forward with legal action against Lebanon after years of unresolved investment disputes and mounting losses of $1.7 billon linked to banking restrictions and state inaction.
Europe and Asia: which countries Ukraine plans to conclude and update FTAs with this year
7-Aug-2024 Ukrinform
Ukraine is preparing to approve and update several free trade agreements (FTAs) with several European and Asian countries in the near future.
Talks underway for free trade agreement between Iran and Lebanon
12-Apr-2024 The New Arab
An Iranian trade official said talks were underway to establish a free trade agreement between it and Lebanon.
Al Habtoor group issues a notice of an investment dispute against Lebanon
10-Jan-2024 Al Habtoor
Emirati conglomerate Al Habtoor Group served a notice of an Investment Treaty Dispute against the Lebanese Republic in connection with Lebanon’s breaches of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.
Brazil wants more trade, investment with Arab countries, says official
5-Jul-2022 Reuters
Brazil wants to expand trade and investment with Arab countries, said a government official, amid ongoing talks for commercial agreements with Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates.
Mercosur-Arabs: Brazil wants to resume talks on agreements
31-Aug-2021 MENAFN
The Brazilian government is interested in resuming negotiations for free trade agreements between Mercosur and Arab countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Lebanon.
Brazil wants to settle Mercosur-Lebanon agreement in 2022
18-Aug-2021 MENAFN
The Brazilian government expects the free trade agreement between Mercosur and Lebanon to be concluded next year, said the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lebanon close to signing free trade deal with Mercosur countries: ambassador
11-Mar-2020 Xinhua
Lebanon is only a few steps away from signing a free trade agreement with Mercosur countries, the Uruguayan ambassador to Lebanon said
UK and Lebanon sign trade continuity agreement
20-Sep-2019 Government of the United Kingdom
The new UK-Lebanon Association Agreement provides, among other trade benefits, tariff-free trade of industrial products together with liberalisation of trade in agricultural, agri-food and fisheries products.
Lebanon’s industry minister calls for modifications in free trade agreements
13-Jun-2019 Xinhua
Lebanese Industry Minister Wael Abou Faour called on Wednesday for the revision of free trade agreements signed between Lebanon and other countries aimed at protecting the industry sector in the country, the National News Agency reported.
Mourão pledges to back Lebanon on Mercosur agreement
21-May-2019 MENAFN
The vice president of Brazil pledged to support the Arab country in entering into a free trade agreement with the Mercosur.
Iskandar Safa submits claim against the Hellenic Republic with ICSID
23-Jun-2016 PR Newswire
Iskandar Safa, co-owner of the Privinvest Group, a global player in the shipbuilding industry, which took control of Hellenic Shipyards SA, submitted a request for arbitration against the Hellenic Republic at the World Bank’s ICSID.
Lebanon, Palestine join Agadir free trade agreement
4-Apr-2016 Ahram
The Arab Mediterranean free trade agreement also groups Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia, and allows greater access to European markets.
Lebanon signs Latin American free trade pact
18-Dec-2014 http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Busines...
Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil signed a free-trade agreement with the Mercosur countries of Latin America, stressing the importance of maintaining good relations with the bloc.
Approval of bilateral investment treaty with Syria
8-Aug-2011 iloubnan.info
The Lebanese Parliament ratified an agreement between Lebanon and Syria that aims to promote private investments between the two signatory nations in each other’s territory, as reported by Lebanon This Week, the economic publication of the Byblos Bank Group.
Lebanon and Turkey sign free trade agreement
30-Nov-2010
Lebanon and Turkey signed a free trade agreement to increase bilateral trade and expand private sector cooperation, as well as to pave the way for the establishment of a free trade zone between Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Jordan.
Turkey, Lebanon to sign free trade deal
23-Nov-2010 APA
Turkey and Lebanon are expected to sign several deals this week, including a partnership establishing a free-trade zone and a joint political declaration aiming toward a new high-level strategic cooperation counc