President Joseph Aoun received German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan at Baabda Palace, in the presence of German Ambassador Thomas Schneider…
A report published by Lebanon ON addressed Lebanon's reconstruction file being placed on the World Bank's table, noting that the funds earmarked for reconstruction are still awaiti…
Lebanon's LBCI reported that the World Bank is discussing enhancing Lebanon's regional connectivity, in a step related to linking Lebanon with its regional surroundings.
Jaber met with a delegation from the World Bank in a meeting during which a number of files were discussed, according to Lebanon's LBCI. The available text did not include further …
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassin Jaber announced that the ministry is working on a soft loan program to finance solar energy, starting with about $20 million from the treasury, wit…
Jaber announced a plan in cooperation with the World Bank to manage solar energy loans in Lebanon, a step related to the renewable energy sector and the management of its associate…
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said that the crisis in this sector has an economic cost that everyone pays, noting that the World Bank estimated this cost about ten years ago at more t…
The Lebanese Cabinet concluded its weekly session at Baabda Palace, chaired by President Joseph Aoun and attended by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and ministers, with a package of dec…
A World Bank report indicated that Lebanon recorded a gross fiscal surplus of $1 billion in the first five months of 2026, with cumulative surpluses reaching $2.8 billion since the…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said electricity sector reform is a national strategic priority that transcends political and sectarian affiliations, during a meeting with the board…
An economic report warned that escalating tensions in the Gulf and the region threaten dollar inflows into Lebanon, especially remittances and tourism revenues, while the import bi…
Finance Minister Yassin Jaber said the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok created a valuable international opportunity for Lebanon, stressing the need to pass the financial gap…
A Lebanese delegation led by Finance Minister Yassin Jaber, with Economy Minister Amer Bisat, Central Bank Governor Karim Said and Banking Control Commission head Mazen Soueid, too…
Channel 12 Israeli reported that Syria and the World Bank agreed to establish a multi-donor trust fund focused on rehabilitation and reconstruction, aimed at providing concessional…
Al Arabiya reported that Syria and the World Bank reached an agreement to establish a trust fund dedicated to supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country, a step …
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Lebanon has made "significant progress" toward reaching a financing program with the international institution, amid intensive discu…
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Fund intends to support Iraq strongly with financing and policy advice, and that it is holding intensive talks with Lebanese aut…
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced that intensive talks are underway with the Lebanese authorities over support for Lebanon, reflecting no…
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Fund is holding intensive talks with the Lebanese authorities on supporting Lebanon, noting significant progress on a loan progr…
On the seventh anniversary of the October 17, 2019 collapse, the article levels direct accusations at the Association of Banks, headed by Salim Sfeir, and at 45 member banks, holdi…