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Top Press, Publishing and PR Companies in Lebanon for Business in 2026
A 2026 shortlist of the publications Lebanese businesses pitch and the PR agencies they hire to do it.
Lebanese founders, brands and operators ready to announce news face two questions: where to publish and who to hire to help. This 2026 guide lists the top business publications in Lebanon and the main PR agencies operating in Beirut and across MENA, with a short note on how to choose between publishing and PR for any given announcement.
Lebanon's Newsroom for Business News and PR Coverage
How the country's business publication became the place founders and brands go to announce, launch and get covered.
LeBusiness is the business publication Lebanese founders, brands and operators turn to when they want a company in front of investors, customers and the wider market. Coverage spans startups, deals, openings, funding, AI and tech, markets, hospitality and real estate, with editorial features and PR distribution for businesses that want to be in the conversation.
Sky Lounge Services Wins Bid to Revive Qleyaat Airport in North Lebanon
The Lebanese fixed-base operator will run Rene Mouawad Airport, dormant since the civil war.
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Works and Transport awarded the operation and investment contract for Rene Mouawad Airport in Qleyaat to Sky Lounge Services. The deal, finalized under the Public Procurement Law, brings the country's second civilian airport closer to reactivation after decades offline.
Spinneys Lebanon Secures $22M EBRD Package for Stores and Green Upgrades
The deal combines a $20.5M senior loan, a $1.5M grant, and an EU EFSD+ guarantee.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing $22 million to Spinneys Levant Limited to fund store expansion, a fresh snack line, and energy efficiency upgrades across Lebanon. The package combines a $20.5 million senior loan with a $1.5 million co-investment grant, backed by the European Union under the EFSD+ Guarantee Program.
if7as: Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspections in Lebanon
The Lebanese service runs OBD scans, paint mapping, and a road test, then issues a sealed report verifiable by VIN.
if7as is a Lebanese mobile vehicle inspection service that travels to the seller's location, runs multi-point diagnostics, and delivers a signed and sealed pre-purchase report. Buyers can verify the report's authenticity by entering the VIN on the company's website.
Adnan Ammache and the Mother's Day Gift That Became Presentail
How a Lebanese student at NYU built a 25-person gifting platform delivering across Lebanon, Cyprus, and the UAE.
Presentail is an online gifting platform built by Lebanese expats for Lebanese expats, founded by Adnan Ammache while he was a finance student at NYU. After moving back to Beirut in 2019 and joining Flat6Labs, he raised $100,000, partnered with more than 30 merchants, and built a team that today delivers flowers, chocolates, and hampers across Lebanon, Cyprus, and the UAE.
How to Register a Trademark in Lebanon: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step look at the procedure, documents, fees, and protection terms under Law No. 324 of 2024.
Lebanon registers trademarks through the Intellectual Property Protection Office at the Ministry of Economy and Trade under Resolution 2385 of 1924, recently amended by Law No. 324. This guide explains who can file, the documents needed, the deposit-based examination, the new 10-year protection term, and how Lebanon connects to the Paris Convention. It is written for founders, SMEs, and foreign companies registering a brand in Lebanon.
60 Wineries, One Marketplace: The Story of 209 Lebanese Wine
Founder Selim Yasmine built an online wine shop that brings 60 Lebanese wineries together for buyers at home and abroad.
209 Lebanese Wine is the online marketplace that gathers wines from 60 local wineries in one place, from large estates to small boutique producers. Founded by marketer Selim Yasmine, the platform pairs e-commerce with a built-in sommelier that helps shoppers choose bottles by food, taste, and budget. It is an alumnus of Berytech's Agrytech accelerator and a member of the QOOT Agri-food Innovation Cluster.
How to Set Up an Online Store in Lebanon From Scratch
A practical guide to business registration, platforms, payments, and delivery for Lebanese entrepreneurs.
Lebanon's online retail scene has grown despite the country's economic pressure, with more than a thousand Lebanese stores now running on platforms like WooCommerce and Shopify. This explainer walks through the legal registration, platform choice, payment setup, and delivery decisions an entrepreneur needs to launch a compliant online store from zero.
Mirvatte Mtanos and the Lebanese Case for Design with Emotion
The interior architect, graphic designer, and creative strategist treats design as emotional architecture.
Lebanese interior architect and graphic designer Mirvatte Mtanos works at the intersection of architecture, visual design, and psychology. Her practice and her eBook, YOU ARE BEING DESIGNED, are built around a philosophy she calls Design with Emotion, which treats every space and identity as a tool for shaping how people feel.
Lebanese-Cuisine Chain Naya Adds Curated Bowls Across 44 US Stores
Chef's Creations debut as the New York-rooted brand expands into more urban markets and courts first-time diners.
Naya, a US fast-casual chain whose menu is rooted in Lebanese cuisine, has launched a Chef's Creations lineup of three curated bowls and a falafel roll across its 44 restaurants. The brand, which started in New York City and is moving into other urban markets, says the curated set is meant to simplify ordering for first-time customers.
Lebanon Tourism Hangs on Ceasefire as Operators Race to Save Summer
Operators say a partial summer is possible if the ceasefire holds and Beirut airport stays open.
Lebanon's tourism operators are reportedly facing a narrow window to rescue the 2026 summer season. Industry players say a partial recovery remains possible if the ceasefire holds and Beirut airport stays open, though bookings are still running well below 2023 levels.
