Middle East
Saudi Arabia braces for a new wave of deposits
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Hassan Rahal·9 September 2026·2 min read
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Companies
The tourism sector eyes a rebound in tourism
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Maya Abou Jaoude·9 September 2026·1 min read
Politics
Qatar braces for a five-year reform plan
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Hassan Rahal·9 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
World
The electricity sector reports a five-year reform plan
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Layla Mansour·2 September 2026·2 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
World
The central bank eyes a currency unification timeline
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Layla Mansour·2 September 2026·2 min read
World
Lebanese exporters expands a tax overhaul
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Hassan Rahal·1 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
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
Economy
The central bank unveils tighter lending rules
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Layla Mansour·30 August 2026·2 min read