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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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
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
Middle East
Qatar tests tighter lending rules
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Layla Mansour·3 September 2026·1 min read
Technology
The central bank delays a tax overhaul
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Ziad Chehab·2 September 2026·2 min read
Economy
Tech startups bets on a five-year reform plan
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Nour Saab·1 September 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
Technology
The finance ministry tests a five-year reform plan
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Ziad Chehab·28 August 2026·2 min read
Banking
Lebanon delays higher borrowing costs
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Nour Saab·28 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
Politics
Lebanese exporters eyes stronger remittance inflows
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Karim Haddad·25 August 2026·2 min read