DAILY SCOPE: Hariri Puts Out ‘Saudi Oger’ for Sale, Boroujardi Slams Saudi Naturalization with ‘Israel’
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LEBANESE DAILIES:
AS-SAFIR:
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AN-NAHAR:
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AL-AKHBAR:
Dispute on Gas
Hariri Abandons "Oger Co."
AL-BINAA:
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AL-JOMHOURIA:
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AD-DIYAR:
Berri Afraid Lebanon Might be Victim of Serious Deals
Lebanese newspapers on Wednesday, the 3rd of August 2016, touched on the national dialogue that took off on Tuesday and will be concluded on Thursday, during which head of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri is trying to find a comprehensive and all-inclusive basket of solutions to the lingering problems.
The Lebanese dailies also touched on the security status of Lebanon, with the ongoing concerns that the Palestinian camp of Ain al-Helweh would explode at a certain point as extremist groups are trying to prepare the ground for carrying out their operations inside Lebanon.
AL-BINAA: Approving Annual Budget is A Must
Lebanese Information Minister Ramzi Jreij told al-Binaa newspaper that approving the annual budget of Lebanon has become very important. According to the minister, the Prime Minister is determined to approve the budget, yet it will take a lot of effort and need a consensus from all conferees in the national dialogue to resolve the issue.
Also, the official noted that "approving the oil and gas decrees is not set on the agenda of the national dialogue, and requires a lot of time and study" reiterating that the matter is in the hands of the minister himself.
On a related note, sources told al-Binaa newspaper that coinciding with the last session of national dialogue to be held on Thursday, the Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam will hold a session to discuss the telecoms file which includes the illegal internet scandal, in addition to new projects and files that nee discussion and study.
AL-AKHBAR: Hariri Abandoning His Father's Legacy: Oger for Sale
Head of the Future Party Saad Hariri seems to be bidding farewell to his father's legacy, as he put forth the company ‘Oger' to sale. The Hariri-owned "Saudi Oger" company has been facing strikes almost on daily basis, and the Hariri economic empire in Saudi Arabia seems to be collapsing this time for sure as sources report that Hariri has entered negotiations with the Saudi government to reorganize the company and even move its ownership to the government or major Saudi businessmen from the Royal family.
According to the sources, Hariri has been negotiating to keep himself a share in the company, with an attempt to keep 40% of it for himself; the company that was established a few decades ago by his father Rafiq Hariri. Following a five-year absence that he spent in France and Saudi Arabia, Hariri returned to Lebanon in February for a ceremony commemorating the 11th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination and announced that he will stay in Beirut.
Lebanese media reports linked Hariri's visit to different issues, including the extensive financial crisis he is facing. The French Le Point reported the 56,000 employees of his construction firm, Saudi Oger, haven't been paid for months.
AS-SAFIR: Boroujerdi Slams Saudi Normalization with 'Israel'
On another note, As-Safir newspaper said that the insistence of the Iranian guest criticized the Saudi normalization with ‘Israel' following his meeting with the Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam was noticeable, and has left its footprints at the Saudi embassy in Beirut, which in its turned echoed dissatisfaction from his stance.
On Monday the Chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, Aladine Boroujardi arrived to Lebanon on a two-day visit.
On his second day of Lebanon visit, Boroujerdi met with Prime Minister Tammam Salam at the Grand Serail.
"Iran supports Lebanon's unity and dialogue and we are ready for any measure that fortifies ties between the two countries," the top Iranian official said.
Source: al-Ahed News
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