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Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · Beirut 21:46
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Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.

Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.

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

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

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.

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

The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.

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.

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.