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Economy

Economy

UN: over 22% of Lebanon's farmland damaged, with $530m lost in the south

FAO says unexploded ordnance may have contaminated soil and is discussing de-mining partnerships.

8 h ago ✓ Verified
Economy

Qatar plan for Lebanon: two power plants and a 20-year LNG deal

Reuters reports on a draft programme that could end years of blackouts, if both governments approve.

9 h ago
Economy

Inflation squeezes Lebanese households as World Bank sees 6.4% contraction

The bank links the slump to the March escalation and urges banking and fiscal reform.

10 h ago ✓ Verified
Economy

Qatar's electricity plan for Lebanon: two power plants and a 20-year LNG deal

Reuters reports a proposal that would need no upfront public spending.

11 h ago ✓ Verified
Economy

Central bank studying higher withdrawal limits, sources say; reserve belongs to depositors

Banque du Liban sources told LBC no decision has been taken on raising monthly caps.

22 h ago
Economy

Qatar to fund solar plant for Lebanon at no cost to the state

Prime Minister Salam says the project will not burden the Treasury; Cabinet review to follow.

22 h ago ✓ Verified
Economy

Finance minister takes Lebanon's reform pledge to IMF talks in Bangkok

Yassine Jaber asks for an IMF-backed programme and help mobilising reconstruction funds.

22 h ago
Economy

Finance minister presses IMF for a recovery programme at Bangkok meetings

Yassine Jaber asks the IMF and World Bank to help fund humanitarian aid and reconstruction.

19 Oct 2026
Economy

EDL approves restarting idle Zouk and Jiyeh power plants, unit by unit

The $300 million plants have sat idle amid a legal dispute with their operator.

18 Oct 2026 ✓ Verified
Economy

Qatar to build and run a power project for Lebanon at no upfront cost to the state

Prime Minister Salam says Doha will finance, execute and operate the project; the amount and timeline have not been announced.

18 Oct 2026 ✓ Verified
Economy

Central bank revokes Bank Saderat Iran's licence to operate in Lebanon

Governor Karim Souaid says the move sends "a clear signal" that Lebanon will shield its banks from contamination risk.

18 Oct 2026