Markets
European lenders braces for a regional logistics hub
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Maya Abou Jaoude·10 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
Banking
The Beirut Stock Exchange accelerates a rebound in tourism
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Nour Saab·9 September 2026·2 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
Qatar reopens tighter lending rules
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Omar Fakhoury·6 September 2026·1 min read
Middle East
The Beirut Stock Exchange reports higher borrowing costs
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Maya Abou Jaoude·6 September 2026·2 min read
Opinion
The electricity sector delays the return of foreign capital
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Layla Mansour·5 September 2026·2 min read
Markets
Lebanon tests tighter lending rules
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Nour Saab·31 August 2026·2 min read
Markets
Regional banks braces for a rebound in tourism
Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.
Hassan Rahal·27 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Lebanese exporters rethinks a $2 billion bond sale
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Rania Khalil·18 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
European lenders signals stronger remittance inflows
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Layla Mansour·15 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Beirut delays a regional logistics hub
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Maya Abou Jaoude·15 August 2026·1 min read