CABINET DECISIONS
Government adopts 2 major hydrocarbon measures, Cyprus border deal, among other measures
INVESTMENTS
Economy Minister and Head of the Economic and Social Council launch the ‘Beirut One’ Conference
REFORMS
Souhaid and Jaber report on Washington talks with IMF, World Bank
SAUDI ARABIA
Launch of major project to welcome one million more worshippers in Mecca
BANK RESOLUTION
Constitutional Council annuls provisions of bank restructuring law: Here’s what changed
FOCUS
In response to IMF criticism, BDL and banks prepare a new round of defenses
REFORM
Makki pushing ahead with first phase of public sector reform plan
ECONOMY
Six years after the crisis, the IMF still faces the opacity of Lebanon’s public accounts
REFORMS
Souhaid hopes bank lending can be revived in 2026
REFORMS
IMF voices frustration after Lebanon visit
Hacking Lebanese Politics #24: Lebanon’s IMF deal (or lack thereof), explained
FINANCE
20 years after the death of Basil Fuleihan: His legacy lives on through the Finance Institute
PUBLIC FINANCE
A draft budget follows in the footsteps of previous ones
ECONOMIC CRISIS
IMF announces staff visit to Lebanon to continue talks on comprehensive reform program
REFORMS