This Is Beirut 03/10 21:04 - Reading : less than a minute
The World Bank (WB) announced on Thursday the redirection of $250 million in aid to Lebanon, initially earmarked to promote the development of renewable energies, towards emergency aid for people displaced by Israeli bombardments in the south of the country. “The World Bank has activated its emergency response plan in order to be able to ...
This Is Beirut 03/10 19:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In view of the very substantial losses suffered by the Lebanese economy, economic bodies expressed their deep concern at the heavy pressure being put on private institutions. They announced the formation of a committee to prepare an economic emergency plan that would enable the national economy and private institutions to withstand the ...
This Is Beirut 03/10 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the Central Bank’s Interim Governor, Wassim Mansouri, met on Thursday to discuss Lebanon's financial and monetary situation. Mansouri emphasized that full cooperation with the government, particularly with the Ministry of Finance, has allowed for the establishment of monetary stability, noting that the ...
This Is Beirut 02/10 16:09 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamiye announced after Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting that the government plans to cover Middle East Airlines' (MEA) insurance to ensure its continued operation. Hamiye also confirmed that he has contacted port authorities and customs officials to expedite and enhance the customs clearance ...
This Is Beirut 02/10 13:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two transmission stations belonging to the mobile phone operator Alfa were completely destroyed on Wednesday due to Israeli bombings in the southern suburb of Beirut. Alfa announced that it is implementing the necessary technical and operational measures to ensure service continuity and alleviate the increased strain on the network, particularly ...
Christiane Tager 02/10 13:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli airstrikes are disrupting supply chains in Lebanon, making it difficult to access essential goods in the affected areas. Yet, the resilient Lebanese people are finding ways to organize and adapt. The supply of food, medicine and fuel in the bombed regions of Lebanon has been severely disrupted by the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and ...
Maurice Matta 02/10 11:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On October 1, 2024, a new directive from acting Lebanese Central Bank (BDL) Governor Wassim Mansouri, following a Central Council resolution on September 25, 2024, came into force. The order compels banks to triple cash withdrawal limits for beneficiaries of Circulars 158 and 166 throughout October. This exceptional, one-time decision ...
This Is Beirut 01/10 11:18 - Reading : less than a minute
During its meeting on Monday, the Council of Ministers approved new financial aid for the public sector. This assistance will be provided in October, November, and December to "boost productivity among public sector employees" pending the approval and implementation of a new salary scale. Starting October 1st, public sector employees will receive ...
27/09 10:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed on Thursday their shared vision, from working towards "open and decarbonized" economies, promoting the French language, to calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon. This visit by the French President, his second since he came to power, was also an opportunity for the ...
This Is Beirut 27/09 09:38 - Reading : less than a minute
The Ministry of Finance announced that the Departments of Expenditure and Treasury, with the combined efforts of employees, have transferred all salaries of public sector employees and all military corps, as well as the pensions of military and civilian pensioners, to the Central Bank. Beneficiaries will be able to withdraw their salaries from ...
Liliane Mokbel 26/09 20:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the aftermath of an absurd war, presented as support for Gaza, the Banque du Liban (BDL) and the Lebanese government have once again been compelled to rely on palliative solutions in the absence of more radical alternatives. In a memo signed by BDL Acting Governor Wassim Mansouri, banks have been instructed to provide beneficiaries of ...
Hala Abdallah 26/09 15:09 - Reading : less than a minute
Since the conflict in Lebanon escalated, some businesses have reportedly inflated prices and caused shortages. Here's how you can report to the Ministry of Economy and help stop price manipulation.