Offices and Departments
U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service provides a wide range of services to promote U.S. exports to Lebanon and U.S. commercial activities in Lebanon. Our global network of trade specialists will help you target the best markets, meet the best distributors and agents for your products and services, and overcome potential challenges or trade barriers. For more information about our publications or services, please visit www.buyusa.gov/lebanon/en/ The Economic and Commercial Section is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Contact Information:
Embassy of the United States of America
P.O.Box: 70-840 Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone: +961-4-542-600 / +961-4-543-600 (Extension 4497)
Direct Line: +961-4-544-860/8
Fax: +961-4-544-794 / +961-4-541788
E-Mail: Maya.Barhouche@mail.doc.gov
Services by appointment only.
Staff Information:
Commercial Section:
Penelope Wilkinson: Economic & Commercial Officer
Naaman Tayyar: Senior Commercial Specialist
Maya Barhouche: Commercial Assistant
Economic Section:
Claude Knesevitch: Senior Economic Specialist
Marina Chamma: Economic Specialist
Political Section:
Fady Hafez: Political Advisor
Annie Akmakji: Political Specialist


