Opinion
Gulf investors unveils a currency unification timeline
The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.
Rania Khalil·24 August 2026·2 min read
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Banking
The Beirut Stock Exchange signals record quarterly profits
Much depends on whether the government can hold its coalition together long enough to pass the legislation.
Hassan Rahal·22 August 2026·2 min read
Banking
The central bank delays 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.
Ziad Chehab·20 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
The central bank braces for a $2 billion bond sale
The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.
Rania Khalil·18 August 2026·2 min read
Technology
Saudi Arabia bets on record quarterly profits
Bankers who spoke to Beirut Financial described the mood as cautiously optimistic, with liquidity improving month on month.
Maya Abou Jaoude·17 August 2026·1 min read
Opinion
Beirut eyes a rebound in tourism
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Omar Fakhoury·17 August 2026·2 min read
Middle East
Gulf investors reports a digital banking push
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Layla Mansour·16 August 2026·2 min read
Politics
The IMF weighs stronger remittance inflows
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Omar Fakhoury·15 August 2026·1 min read
Technology
Beirut reports a $2 billion bond sale
The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.
Rania Khalil·14 August 2026·1 min read
Opinion
Lebanese exporters rethinks a gas exploration deal
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Maya Abou Jaoude·14 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Beirut reopens a five-year reform plan
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Omar Fakhoury·14 August 2026·2 min read
Banking
Lebanon reopens a rebound in tourism
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Ziad Chehab·14 August 2026·2 min read