''Le Commerce du Levant'' was a monthly economic magazine published in French language in Beirut, Lebanon, covering various aspect including economy, commerce, industry, tourism, banking and finance. It was in circulation between 1929 and 2021.

History and profile

''Le Commerce du Levant'' was established in 1929 by Lebanese

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. The headquarters was in

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. It was formerly published on a weekly basis. The magazine was published monthly by Société de presse et d’édition libanaise S.A.L. that also publishes the French Lebanese daily ''

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''. Nayla de Freige was the president-director general of the publication. The magazine covered articles about business and commerce related to both Lebanon and the

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. On 9 June 2021 the company announced that it would be shutting down its service, citing financial difficulties in the economic crisis. However, the real reason is believed to be due to the significant decline in readership. ''

L'Orient le Jour ''L'Orient-Le Jour'' () is a leading French-language daily newspaper in Lebanon. History ''L'Orient-Le Jour'' was first published on 15 June 1971, following the merger of two French language Lebanese dailies, ''L'Orient'' (founded in Beirut i ...

'', their sister site, would take in some of the staff.

References

External links

Official website
Business magazines Defunct magazines published in Lebanon French-language magazines Magazines established in 1929 Magazines disestablished in 2021 Magazines published in Beirut Monthly magazines published in Lebanon Weekly magazines published in Lebanon 2021 disestablishments in Lebanon {{business-mag-stub