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Exclusive to The Beiruter: A growing Maronite presence in Jordan

After 17 years of waiting, the Maronite Church of the Baptism of Jesus Christ at Al-Maghtas in Jordan is finally moving from plans to construction. This exclusive report reveals new details about the project and plans to expand the Maronite presence across Jordan.

By Michella Rizk
Jordan - Lebanon - Syria - Palestine - Train Train NGO - Lebanon Train Transport Service - Lebanese Civil War - Bekaa Valley - Railway Infrastructure - Rail Network - Port - Transit

Now is a critical time to revive Lebanon’s train transport service

Lebanon’s Train Train NGO is pushing to revive the country’s abandoned railway network to boost trade, ease traffic, and restore its role as a regional transit hub.

By Alia Fawaz