
The diaspora tests a regional logistics hub
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Friday 16 October 2026 · Beirut 02:35
Business and markets across the Gulf, Levant and North Africa.
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Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.

Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.

Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.

Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.

Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.

The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.

A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.

Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.

Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.

Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.

Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.