In a compelling article published by the Economist on May 14, 2025, Abdulkader Husrieh, the governor of the Central Bank of Syria, outlines a Read More
BDL compiled March 2025 data using the two below sources as per the IMF recommendation to align with the International Norms: The “Sixth Read More
To start with, BDL issued on April 14th, 2025 intermediate circular #734 (decision 13717) amending some of the clauses mentioned in the previous intermediate circular #733 (Read More
The Syrian banking sector stands at a critical juncture in 2025, shaped by years of war, economic fragmentation, and shifting regional alliances. In Read More
The cumulative activity at Rafic Hariri International Airport increased by 3.67% year-on-year (YoY), with a 10.30% YoY increase in arrivals, while departures fell slightly Read More
According to the balance sheet of Banque du Liban (BDL), the Central Bank’s total assets increased by 0.33% annually, to reach $93.86B Read More
Lebanon saw a cumulative 27.35% year-on-year (YoY) drop in construction permits by February 2025, reaching a total of 1,312 permits, according to data from the Read More
Cumulative container activity at the Port of Beirut rose by 48.17% year-over-year (YoY) to 179,808 TEU by March 2025. Cumulative container activity, referring to cargo Read More
The World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief published on April 2025, reveals how Lebanon continues to grapple with a profound socioeconomic crisis Read More
According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s cumulative trade deficit increased by 5.55% year-over-year (YoY), reaching $3.42 billion by March 2025. This improvement was Read More
