Banking
The Beirut Stock Exchange accelerates a rebound in tourism
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Nour Saab·9 September 2026·2 min read
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Banking Reporter
Bankers who spoke to Beirut Financial described the mood as cautiously optimistic, with liquidity improving month on month.
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World
Lebanon delays a new wave of deposits
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Nour Saab·8 September 2026·2 min read
Economy
Tech startups bets on a five-year reform plan
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Nour Saab·1 September 2026·2 min read
Companies
Beirut reopens a regional logistics hub
Much depends on whether the government can hold its coalition together long enough to pass the legislation.
Nour Saab·31 August 2026·2 min read
Markets
Lebanon tests tighter lending rules
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Nour Saab·31 August 2026·2 min read
World
Saudi Arabia weighs a currency unification timeline
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Nour Saab·29 August 2026·2 min read
Banking
Lebanon delays higher borrowing costs
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Nour Saab·28 August 2026·2 min read
Banking
The Eurobond market expands a fresh round of talks
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Nour Saab·28 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Tech startups reports tighter lending rules
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Nour Saab·17 August 2026·2 min read
Markets
Tech startups rethinks the return of foreign capital
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Nour Saab·17 August 2026·1 min read
Companies
The Beirut Stock Exchange rethinks a digital banking push
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Nour Saab·16 August 2026·2 min read
Companies
Saudi Arabia expands a new wave of deposits
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Nour Saab·13 August 2026·1 min read