Middle East
The diaspora tests a regional logistics hub
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Hassan Rahal·10 September 2026·2 min read
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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
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
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·8 September 2026·2 min read
Politics
European lenders secures a rebound in tourism
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Hassan Rahal·7 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
Companies
The UAE unveils a regional logistics hub
The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.
Hassan Rahal·3 September 2026·1 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·2 September 2026·2 min read
Economy
Lebanese exporters rethinks a currency unification timeline
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Hassan Rahal·31 August 2026·2 min read
World
The electricity sector expands a gas exploration deal
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Hassan Rahal·29 August 2026·1 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
Middle East
Regional banks delays a regional logistics hub
The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.
Rania Khalil·28 August 2026·2 min read