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In Beirut, a Friend at Chase Manhattan (Continued)
In 1967, 390 US corporation representatives were located in Beirut, and they later grew to over 500, Aramco World Magazine reported in 1970.
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In Beirut, a Friend at Chase Manhattan (Intro)
1970: Regional headquarters for most American companies in the Middle East was booming Beirut.
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In the Name of Ships
Ships have their own stories. For today, I have selected two to share with you. Their names are: Buzurgan and Pollux.
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December 2023

September 2023

Mosul
The Changing Face of Mosul: Iraq’s Northern Capital Reflects Country’s Progress (1956), as reported by the Iraq Petroleum magazine.
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Looking at Iraq-India Relations
In 1978, India’s imports of Iraqi crude oil were set to increase from around 3 million tons to 4 million tons. Today, Iraq remains a key trading partner…
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Mazut
I learned how to operate the power generator at a young age. I had to wash my hands vigorously to get rid of the smell of fuel. Now I track Lebanon's…
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August 2023

June 2023

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