Invest in Lebanon and enjoy the most hospitable MENA destination for business, culture and leisure with a Mediterranean climate, cosmopolitan lifestyle and a variety of touristic attractions and activities across breath-taking natural landscapes. Strategically located at the intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa, Lebanon can provide companies easy access to regional and global markets. Lebanon also boasts state-of-the-art health care services, internationally renowned for the quality medical centers and staff. A historic melting pot for multiple civilizations, Lebanon is a small, multilingual haven of culture and diversity that is worth the journey. 

According to the report “the State of Broadband 2015” released by the International Telecommunication Union ITU , Lebanon has ranked first  among the Arab Countries (47^th globally) in terms of fixed-broadband subscriptions per 100 capita. Lebanon also ranked 8^th among the Arab countries (57^th globally) in terms of mobile broadband subscriptions per 100.

INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LANDSCAPE

Lebanon has over the past few years made significant improvements in the area of innovation due to the vitality of the private sector and the persistent efforts of Lebanese entrepreneurs. In 2017, Lebanon ranked 1st among 64 countries in terms of innovation level in early stage entrepreneurial activity and ranked 4th globally on the note of new firm entrepreneurs.

INNOVATION LEVEL FOR TOTAL EARLY STAGE ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY (2016)

Source: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report 2016

GLOBAL RANKING OF SELECTED COUNTRIES FOR RATE OF NEW FIRM ENTREPRENEURS (2016)

Note: New firm entrepreneurs have paid wages/salaries for more than 3 months but less than 3 and a half years.
Source: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report 2016

SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES

Lebanon’s quality of life is also reflected in its state-of-the-art healthcare services which have traditionally attracted tourists seeking it’s long-term medical treatment and services.

PHYSICIANS PER 10,000 POPULATION SELECTED REGIONAL AND OECD COUNTRIES (2007-2015) 

Source: World Health Organization Report 2015