The capital city of Beirut witnessed the launch of CHAMS Contracting and Octopus For Trades during an event held at Riwaq in Ashrafieh,
attended by prominent figures and stakeholders interested in the business, investment, and construction sectors.
The launch of the two companies comes at a time of growing interest in real estate and tourism investment opportunities in Lebanon,
particularly from Lebanese expatriates seeking projects suitable for development and investment in their homeland.
The two companies offer specialized services including contracting, construction, and transaction processing,
helping project owners and investors monitor every stage of their projects—from administrative procedures and paperwork to construction work.
Opportunities for Lebanese Expatriates in Real Estate and Tourism
The Lebanese market offers numerous opportunities for expatriates wishing to invest, particularly in the real estate and tourism sectors, which are directly linked to construction, development, and hospitality.
From this perspective, providing integrated services to investors is a key factor in facilitating project implementation,
especially for Lebanese expatriates who need local partners capable of handling the procedures and details related to their projects while they are abroad.
These investments may include the development of apartments, houses, and residential projects,
as well as guesthouses, tourism projects, restaurants, and visitor facilities—particularly in Lebanese regions blessed with natural and tourist attractions.
Investment in these sectors also helps support the local economy, create jobs, and stimulate sectors related to construction, trade, services, and tourism.
Rabia Al-Zayyat: Riwaq—A Platform for Supporting Initiatives
The event featured meetings with a number of entrepreneurs and participating figures, including media personality Rabia Al-Zayyat, founder of Riwaq.
Al-Zayat spoke about the venue’s role as a space that brings people together and facilitates various meetings, initiatives, and activities,
while also emphasizing the importance of supporting women and empowering them economically.
She emphasized the importance of women being productive and active in various sectors and of them having opportunities that allow them to participate in the development of businesses and projects.
Zainab Shams al-Din: Women Are Partners in Success
The coverage team also met with Ms. Zainab Shams al-Din, founder of SOLE Tourism, who spoke about her experience and vision in the worlds of business and tourism.
Shams al-Din addressed women’s presence in the arts, production, the economy, and tourism, emphasizing the need for women to be essential partners in decision-making and success.
The tourism sector takes on particular importance in this context, as new investments
can benefit from Lebanese expatriates’ connection to their homeland and their ability to contribute to the development of tourism and real estate projects that attract both Lebanese and visitors alike.
New Projects to Boost Investment in Lebanon
The launch of CHAMS Contracting and Octopus For Trades reflects the growing presence of private initiatives that
seek to open new horizons for investment and employment in Lebanon.
Amid economic challenges, there is a growing need for productive projects capable of stimulating markets and creating new opportunities,
while encouraging expatriates to redirect a portion of their investments toward local sectors.
The real estate and tourism sectors are among those that can benefit from the expertise of Lebanese living
abroad, their networks, and their investment capacity—especially when they have access to services that help them manage their projects and handle their transactions within Lebanon.
The event also served as a forum for networking, exchanging experiences, and building new relationships among participants and business owners,
as well as celebrating the launch of a new phase for the two companies in the Lebanese market, amid aspirations to contribute to the development of new projects
and support real estate and tourism investment in Lebanon.
