Companies
The UAE expands a gas exploration deal
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Layla Mansour·14 days ago·2 min read
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Layla Mansour
Gulf Correspondent
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
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Middle East
The Eurobond market reopens a rebound in tourism
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Layla Mansour·15 days ago·2 min read
Opinion
The electricity sector delays the return of foreign capital
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Layla Mansour·18 days ago·2 min read
Middle East
Qatar tests tighter lending rules
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Layla Mansour·20 days ago·1 min read
World
The electricity sector reports a five-year reform plan
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Layla Mansour·21 days ago·2 min read
Economy
The tourism sector faces a digital banking push
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Layla Mansour·21 days ago·2 min read
World
The central bank eyes a currency unification timeline
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Layla Mansour·21 days ago·2 min read
Economy
The central bank unveils tighter lending rules
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Layla Mansour·24 days ago·2 min read
World
Lebanese exporters reports a new wave of deposits
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Layla Mansour·24 August 2026·2 min read
Opinion
Lebanon bets on higher borrowing costs
Bankers who spoke to Beirut Financial described the mood as cautiously optimistic, with liquidity improving month on month.
Layla Mansour·21 August 2026·2 min read
Middle East
Gulf investors reports a digital banking push
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Layla Mansour·16 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
European lenders signals stronger remittance inflows
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Layla Mansour·15 August 2026·2 min read