Qatar braces for a five-year reform plan
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
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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
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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
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The tourism sector signals a new wave of deposits
The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.
Omar Fakhoury·20 August 2026·2 min read
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Oil markets reopens a regional logistics hub
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Omar Fakhoury·20 August 2026·2 min read
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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
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The finance ministry rethinks a regional logistics hub
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Omar Fakhoury·18 August 2026·2 min read
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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
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