Markets
European lenders braces for a regional logistics hub
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Maya Abou Jaoude·10 September 2026·2 min read
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Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
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Companies
The tourism sector eyes a rebound in tourism
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Maya Abou Jaoude·9 September 2026·1 min read
Middle East
The Beirut Stock Exchange reports higher borrowing costs
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Maya Abou Jaoude·6 September 2026·2 min read
Economy
Lebanese exporters bets on a five-year reform plan
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Maya Abou Jaoude·4 September 2026·2 min read
Middle East
The Eurobond market delays a digital banking push
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Maya Abou Jaoude·2 September 2026·2 min read
Middle East
The diaspora unveils a five-year reform plan
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Maya Abou Jaoude·30 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
Egypt delays tighter lending rules
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Maya Abou Jaoude·29 August 2026·2 min read
Technology
Tech startups signals a tax overhaul
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Maya Abou Jaoude·25 August 2026·2 min read
Technology
Saudi Arabia bets on record quarterly profits
Bankers who spoke to Beirut Financial described the mood as cautiously optimistic, with liquidity improving month on month.
Maya Abou Jaoude·17 August 2026·1 min read
Economy
Beirut delays a regional logistics hub
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Maya Abou Jaoude·15 August 2026·1 min read
Technology
The central bank unveils a gas exploration deal
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Maya Abou Jaoude·15 August 2026·2 min read
Opinion
Lebanese exporters rethinks a gas exploration deal
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Maya Abou Jaoude·14 August 2026·2 min read