Seven years after the October 17, 2019 protests, the director of the Economic and Social Center for Strategic Studies, Ahmed Jaber, says the economic and social demands were politi…
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot and Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo at…
A report examined a 24-article bill placed on the parliament's comprehensive legislative agenda, pursued by Tehran MP Peyman Falsafi, proposing to convert Iran's exchange regime in…
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Lebanon has made "significant progress" toward reaching a financing program with the international institution, amid intensive discu…
Members of the International Monetary Fund called for increased support for countries amid the repercussions of wars, according to a report by Lebanon's LBCI.
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…
The head of the International Monetary Fund affirmed that the Fund will support Iraq "strongly," while noting that more work is needed on the Lebanon program. The remarks come as p…
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…
The International Monetary Fund said an agreement with Lebanon is possible, but indicated that essential reforms have not yet been completed.
The head of the International Monetary Fund affirmed that the Fund will support Iraq "strongly," noting the need for more work on Lebanon's program.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching an agreement with Lebanon on a program with the Fund, stressing that work with the Le…
The IMF chief announced a 2% reduction in growth forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa, with no further details in the available text.
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…
Bank Audi's weekly report said Lebanese financial markets saw positive momentum after the central bank governor expressed confidence in reaching consensus with the IMF and the gove…
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said Iraq has lost about $60 billion since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, due to the sharp decline in oil revenues and disrupted n…
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said Lebanon, Iraq and Syria face a "historic opportunity" that may not be repeated, urging them to seize it quickly and turn political will i…
Egypt's Automatic Pricing Committee for Petroleum Products decided to keep gasoline and diesel prices unchanged, even as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel, ahead of the eighth revie…
Iranian newspapers reviewed several issues today, most notably the decline in oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz to 2.9 million barrels per day and the impact of naval attacks o…
Central Bank of Lebanon Governor Karim Saeed confirmed that talks with the IMF are progressing well, expressing confidence in reaching an agreement before the end of the year on th…