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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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
Markets
The Beirut Stock Exchange rethinks a digital banking push
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Karim Haddad·7 September 2026·1 min read
Economy
Lebanon secures a gas exploration deal
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Omar Fakhoury·7 September 2026·2 min read
World
The Eurobond market tests the return of foreign capital
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Ziad Chehab·5 September 2026·2 min read
Middle East
The diaspora unveils a five-year reform plan
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Maya Abou Jaoude·30 August 2026·2 min read
Opinion
Oil markets secures a regional logistics hub
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Hassan Rahal·30 August 2026·2 min read
World
Regional banks faces tighter lending rules
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Omar Fakhoury·29 August 2026·1 min read
Banking
Regional banks reopens stronger remittance inflows
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Ziad Chehab·26 August 2026·2 min read
Technology
Tech startups signals a tax overhaul
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Maya Abou Jaoude·25 August 2026·2 min read
World
Lebanese exporters reports a new wave of deposits
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Layla Mansour·24 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
The UAE tests a tax overhaul
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Karim Haddad·24 August 2026·2 min read