Nada Maucourant Atallah

President Joseph Aoun says digitalisation of public sector has long been delayed to serve 'whims of corrupt'

From reconstruction to trade, an end to sanctions has invigorated sector but challenges remain

'Historic' agreement is tipped to create more than 50,000 direct jobs and 250,000 indirect jobs

Young people who have places at leading US universities fear they will not be allowed to enter the country

Optimism in the air but recovery is 'not like flipping a switch', officials say

Lifting of sanctions sparks buzz of activity, along with questions over future of nearby Russian naval base

Country’s senior monetary official outlines plans to review laws and attract foreign deposits

Government delegation visits Al Hol camp to plan for detainees' return

President Joseph Aoun's recent travels seek to improve previously strained ties with Gulf and Arab countries

Leaders of the Eastern Church are urging the new pontiff to bridge ties between west and east

Joy in Damascus after Donald Trump's announcement

Gulf state's $29m a month pledge would cover a fifth of salary increase for civil servants

Former ISIS-held town of Dabiq searched at request of US investigators

The National talked to Shiite clan members at the Lebanese-Syria border after deadly clashes erupted at the frontier

Offensive comes hours after Israeli military hit area near presidential palace in Damascus