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Year-end holidays: A breath of fresh air for Lebanese merchants after a stressful year

Despite the lack of clarity and limited time to prepare, the sector expresses cautious optimism for a recovery, buoyed by the relatively stable cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Year-end holidays: A breath of fresh air for Lebanese merchants after a stressful year

The Christmas tree in Sassine Square, Achrafieh, Dec. 14, 2024. (Credit: Fouad Gemayel/L'OLJ)

“December wraps up a very bad year for Lebanese merchants, who have suffered a drastic drop in activity,” said Nicolas Chammas, president of the Beirut Traders Association and secretary-general of Lebanese Economic Organizations. The year was...
“December wraps up a very bad year for Lebanese merchants, who have suffered a drastic drop in activity,” said Nicolas Chammas, president of the Beirut Traders Association and secretary-general of Lebanese Economic Organizations. The year was...