State news agency SPA quoted the Saudi authorities as saying Lebanon had failed to take practical measures to stop the smuggling. The ban will take effect from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday and last …
Swiss probe Lebanon’s central bank chief over alleged $300m embezzlement
Leaked letter sets off latest scandal to hit longstanding governor as country’s economic and financial crisis worsens …
Pandemic thwarts efforts to end currency black markets, study says
LONDON (Reuters) – The financial hit of the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed efforts … Parallel market rates in March 2021 exceeded the official exchange rates by 720% in Lebanon, 520% in Turkmenistan …
World Bank spends $2b financing COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The $2 billion funding is supporting COVID-19 vaccination in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Honduras, Lebanon, Mongolia, …
Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese fruit and vegetables over drug smuggling concerns
Saudi Arabia has issued a ban on Lebanese fruit and vegetables over concerns of drug smuggling, in a move likely to add to Lebanon’s economic woes. The kingdom announced the ban on Friday shortly …
Lebanon crisis: Boutique hotels pivot in the age of ‘Lollars’
As Lebanon’s economic crisis stretches into its 18th month, some boutique hotel owners are pivoting to survive.
Pope Meets With Lebanon’s PM-Designate, Urges End of Crises
Pope Francis has met with Lebanon’s prime minister-designate and urged all Lebanese political leaders to “urgently commit themselves to the benefit of the nation.”.
Pope Meets With Lebanon’s PM-Designate, Urges End of Crises
Pope Francis has met with Lebanon’s prime minister-designate and urged all Lebanese political leaders to “urgently commit themselves to the benefit of the nation.”.
Lebanon crisis: Boutique hotels pivot in the age of ‘Lollers’
As Lebanon’s economic crisis stretches into its 18th month, some boutique hotel owners are pivoting to survive.
Elie Saab Le Parfum Turns 10, Supports UNICEF Lebanon Cause
Some proceeds of the Lebanese designer’s first scent will go this year to a program helping girls in his homeland with education and well-being services.