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Starting March 1, 2026, all Lebanese embassies will reduce biometric passport fees by 50%, waive personal status transaction fees, and eliminate school certificate authentication fees, easing the burden on expatriates and acknowledging their contributions. #Lebanon #Expatriates #ConsularSupport
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Lebanon's Foreign Minister Joseph Raji announced measures to ease financial burdens on expatriates, including a 50% cut in biometric passport fees, free death document services, and waived educational document fees. Effective March 1st. #Lebanon #Expatriates #FinancialRelief
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The Lebanese Ministry of Technology and AI, under Minister Chahade, signed a protocol with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance services for expatriates, aiming to improve governmental services and boost Lebanon's global profile. #Lebanon #Expatriates #DigitalServices
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During his visit to Kuwait, Hadi Abu Al-Hassan met with the Lebanese expatriate community, expressing gratitude for their contributions to Lebanon and emphasizing strong ties between expatriates and their homeland. He praised Kuwaiti support for Lebanon.
#Lebanon #Kuwait #Expatriates
🤣 Break out the #bubbly—in Saudi Arabia?
#Saudi #Arabia is quietly permitting some residents to buy #alcohol, breaking a longstanding #taboo as the #Islamic kingdom looks to expand its #tourism sector, attract high-earning #expatriates and modernize its #conservative image.
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Lebanon's tourism is rebounding with 73 daily flights for 18,000-20,000 passengers, as expatriates and tourists return for the holidays. Negotiations have boosted confidence, shifting the country from despair to vibrancy. #LebanonTourism #Travel #Expatriates
Saudi Arabia cancels expatriate worker fees for licensed industrial facilities to boost competitiveness and reduce operational costs, as kingdom aims to triple industrial GDP to SAR895bn by 2035. Bne IntelliNews #SaudiArabia #Expatriates #IndustrialDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Workforce
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Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi will boycott Thursday's legislative session, demanding expatriates' voting rights. He stresses their remittances are vital for Lebanon, calling the exclusion of a voting rights bill a constitutional violation.
#Lebanon #Expatriates #ConstitutionalRights
For #Venezuelan #expatriates like me this is so conflicting. I am in favour of showing the regime that they are wrong and should go but Trump every day sounds more and more like a right wing version of Chavez.
Also, what is the long term plan? Can someone articulate that for me?
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Deputy Ashraf Rifi emphasized that Lebanese expatriates want elections for all 128 parliament members, criticizing the government's limited approach. He urged Speaker Nabih Berri to heed expatriates' demands, signaling discontent that may shape electoral reform.
#Lebanon #Elections #Expatriates
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Joseph Ragi urged citizens abroad to register on the government platform before the deadline, highlighting the importance of expatriates for the economy and social unity, regardless of political views. #Lebanon #Diaspora #Expatriates
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Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi urged expatriates to register for elections before the November 20 deadline, stressing that voting is both a right and a responsibility to unify Lebanese in shaping the nation's future. #LebanonElections #Expatriates #LebaneseUnity
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Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Joseph Raji announced 98,172 registered expatriates for upcoming elections, highlighting improvements in the ministry's authentication department through digital solutions for faster processing.
#LebanonElections #Expatriates #DigitalTransformation
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The Lebanese government suspended Article 112, backed by 17 ministers, while tensions within the cabinet grow. Expatriates can now register until year-end. This raises concerns over voting rights and political engagement.
#Lebanon #Politics #Expatriates
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A report reveals a push in Lebanon's Council of Ministers to abolish expatriate voting rights, potentially disenfranchising many citizens abroad. This move highlights tensions over political representation and the diaspora's influence in elections. #Lebanon #VotingRights #Expatriates
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Cardinal Al-Rahi condemned Elio Abou Hanna's assassination, addressing Lebanon's economic struggles and the need for expatriates' electoral participation. He criticized delaying the expatriate voting law as undermining equality and urged active citizenship for all. #Lebanon #Expatriates #Elections
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Lebanon's Justice Minister announced that the Cabinet supports granting expatriates voting rights based on 128 seats instead of six. A committee will draft the law, enhancing political engagement and representation for the diaspora.
#Lebanon #VotingRights #Expatriates
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MP Ni'ma Afram supports Lebanese expatriates' voting rights for all parliamentary seats, criticizing the lack of action on his proposed law. His bloc will boycott the next session, highlighting tensions over diaspora representation in Lebanese politics.
#Lebanon #VotingRights #Expatriates
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Lebanese factions are urging President Aoun and PM Salam to secure voting rights for expatriates in 128 parliament seats. They stress the need for equality and diaspora involvement in politics, with a proposed law set for discussion amid political challenges.
#Lebanon #Expatriates #VotingRights
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Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi encouraged Lebanese expatriates in Italy to vote for MPs, emphasizing their importance in Lebanon's reconstruction. He expressed gratitude to the ambassadors for their support in the gathering.
#Lebanon #Expatriates #PoliticalParticipation
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Lebanese expatriates are frustrated with the "Hezbollah-Amal" alliance's refusal to change voting laws, feeling marginalized and urging greater electoral participation to ensure citizenship equality. #Lebanon #Expatriates #ElectoralRights
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Lebanon's Speaker Nabih Berri has excluded the expatriate voting law from the legislative agenda, curbing electoral participation and raising concerns over voting rights and accountability to residents and the international community.
#Lebanon #Elections #Expatriates
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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi urged President Joseph Aoun to prioritize patience and wisdom in Lebanon’s governance. He criticized limited expatriate representation and called for leaders to act for the common good amid political frustration. #Lebanon #Governance #Expatriates
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REP George Okais claimed the struggle is political, not legal, stressing expatriates' right to vote. He urged Speaker Berri to include electoral law in the agenda, as over 65 MPs support this inclusion.
#LebanonPolitics #Expatriates #ParliamentaryDynamics
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Lebanese MP Ghassan Hasbani advocates for expatriates' voting rights based on official records, citing their economic contributions and losses. He warns against marginalizing their voices in shaping Lebanon's future.
#Lebanon #Expatriates #VotingRights
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Lebanon's electoral reform debate is heating up, with 60+ lawmakers pushing for changes to expatriate voting laws. While some back six expatriate seats, others want expanded rights. Speaker Berri has postponed the proposal for more review.
#LebanonPolitics #Expatriates #PoliticalReform