Dalloul said that electronic surveillance equipment installed on Mount Sannine in 1983 by the multinational force had long been used by the U.S. to monitor regional communications after being moved to the Hazmieh area. New Eurobond launched Lebanon last Wednesday launched its new, dual-currency sovereign Eurobond. Foreign investors bought 32 percent of the overall issue while Lebanese banks, the main buyers of previous sovereign issues, received 63 percent of the total placement. The remaining 5 percent was placed with Lebanese banks abroad. The deal is not restricted to those holding accounts with Byblos Bank.
Digital certificates allow proof of identity and the right to access information or services online.
They can be used to promote transactions between firms and individuals such as online sales and subscriptions. They are also used to protect e-mails and time stamp legal or commercial documents. Under the new agreement, Lebanese living in the UAE will be entitled to apply for housing loans in Lebanon through BoB s representative offices in Dubai. Lebanese and UAE nationals will also have access to banking services such as dual accounts, cross-border ATM usage and credit facilities. Emirates Bank Group owns 10 percent of Bank of Beirut.