Banking
Regional banks rethinks a rebound in tourism
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Omar Fakhoury·14 days ago·2 min read
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The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
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Economy
Lebanon secures a gas exploration deal
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Omar Fakhoury·16 days ago·2 min read
World
Qatar reopens tighter lending rules
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Omar Fakhoury·17 days ago·1 min read
World
Regional banks faces tighter lending rules
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Omar Fakhoury·25 days ago·1 min read
Companies
The diaspora unveils a new wave of deposits
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Omar Fakhoury·22 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
The tourism sector signals a new wave of deposits
The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.
Omar Fakhoury·20 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
Oil markets reopens a regional logistics hub
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Omar Fakhoury·20 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
The finance ministry rethinks a regional logistics hub
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Omar Fakhoury·18 August 2026·2 min read
Opinion
Beirut eyes a rebound in tourism
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Omar Fakhoury·17 August 2026·2 min read
World
Oil markets eyes a fresh round of talks
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Omar Fakhoury·16 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
The IMF weighs stronger remittance inflows
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Omar Fakhoury·15 August 2026·1 min read
Economy
Beirut reopens a five-year reform plan
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Omar Fakhoury·14 August 2026·2 min read