President Michel Suleiman might head to a short visit to Saudi Arabia ahead of a private vacation that he will spend in Europe, al-Joumhouria reported on Wednesday. According to the report, the president will kick start his vacation on August 18 which will last until the 28th.

Meanwhile, the political scene in the country seems to be calm as Speaker Nabih Berri traveled on Monday on a family vacation and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati, who is also on vacation since last week. PM-designate Tammam Salam returned to Lebanon on Tuesday after a vacation in Switzerland.

The cabinet formation process remains at impasse as the political scene in the country seems to be at a deadlock. [Link]