February 10, 2022
1 min read

Lebanese migrants increases by 346 percent in 2021

The number of Lebanese migrants increased by 346 percent to 79,134 in 2021 from 17,721 in 2020…reports Asian Lite News

The year 2021 witnessed the largest number of Lebanese migrants during the past five years, reported the quarterly online magazine The Monthly, affiliated with Information International, a research centre in Lebanon.

The magazine attributed the remarkable increase in migration to the deteriorating living conditions in Lebanon, where proper public services are becoming scarce, including electricity, water, transportation, in addition to the rising prices, Xinhua news agency quoted the report as saying.

ALSO READ: UNSC calls for normal functioning of government in Lebanon

Lebanon has been going through the worst financial crisis in its history.

More than 70 per cent of the population are living under the poverty line, according to a UN report unveiled in September 2021.

Previous Story

Iran vows to continue enhancing missile power

Next Story

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Prince William at Expo 2020 Dubai

Latest from Arab News

Pakistan Day celebrated in Oman

On the occasion of Pakistan Day on March 23, a grand ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Muscat, Oman.  The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran

Cleveland Clinic, G42 revolutionise healthcare with AI

The collaboration aims to enhance patient care, drive medical innovation, and optimise healthcare operations through AI-powered solutions In a groundbreaking partnership, Cleveland Clinic and Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI) leader G42 have

UAE, Egypt Renew Ties

The two leaders exchanged greetings and best wishes for the remainder of the holy month of Ramadan and engaged in cordial conversation reflecting the strength of the close ties between their two

Palestine Seeks Emergency Arab Meet 

Palestine’s Permanent Representative has accused Israel of committing “crimes of aggression, genocide, and ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians. He also pointed to Israel’s blockade on electricity and humanitarian aid, which has exacerbated the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Lebanon Wants To Mend Ties With Saudi Arabia

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that his country is keen

UAE rare disease community marks Rare Disease Day at Expo 2020 Dubai

The UAE Rare Disease Society, yesterday, launched the Expo 2020