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Lebanon - Satellite Internet - Internet connectivity - Starlink - Telecom sector

Starlink in Lebanon: Digital revolution or incoming turbulence?

Lebanon’s approval of Starlink promises more reliable connectivity but sparks concerns over competition, transparency, and digital sovereignty.

By Christiane Tager

Repower EU - EU - renewable energy - Russian gas - climate policy

EU to ban Russian gas imports by 2027

EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, ensuring energy independence and security.

By The Beiruter
Iran economy - Rial collapse - Currency devaluation - US sanctions - Middle East tensions

Iran’s Rial plummets to a new historic low

Iran’s Rial has plunged to a historic low as escalating sanctions, regional tensions, and stalled U.S. negotiations intensify economic strain and deepen public uncertainty.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese economy - Consumer behavior - Discounts - Black November - Black Friday Lebanon

Black Friday in Lebanon: deals or illusions?

A look at how Lebanon’s Black Friday has expanded into a month-long mix of real deals and marketing illusions, driving sales while testing consumer awareness.

By Christiane Tager
Lebanon restaurant sector - Lebanese hospitality culture - restaurant resilience - tourism in Lebanon - economic crisis - hospitality industry

Surviving the storm: Inside Lebanon’s resilient restaurant scene

Lebanon’s restaurants and cafés thrive through creativity and perseverance, defying crises while preserving social and economic vitality.

By Jessica Habchy
Lebanon hospitality industry growth - Lebanese diaspora tourism - Tourism in Lebanon 2025 - Lebanon hospitality sector - Lebanon restaurant industry

Lebanon’s hospitality sector Is fuelling an economic comeback

Lebanon’s restaurant and hospitality sector is rebounding, supported by a rise in tourism, new culinary concepts, and thriving local festivals.

By The Beiruter
Lebanon central bank - Anti-money laundering (AML) - Know Your Customer (KYC) - AML standards Lebanon - Money transfer regulations

Lebanon’s KYC crackdown: Will money transfers survive the deadline?

The Central Bank’s push for KYC compliance faces challenges due to unclear procedures, tight timelines, and limited capacity within exchange offices.

By The Beiruter
global economic growth - falling energy prices - oil surplus 2026 - World Bank outlook - global commodity prices

Falling prices, fragile markets

Weak growth, rising oil supply, and easing food costs lower prices while geopolitical risks threaten volatility.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese manufacturing - Political stability - Local market growth - Economic instability - Lebanese industrial sector

Thriving on shelves, struggling across borders

Despite growth in domestic production, Lebanon struggles to regain Gulf export markets and competitiveness.

By Rimah Hashem

The Beiruter

Economy

Starlink in Lebanon: Digital revolution or incoming turbulence?

EU to ban Russian gas imports by 2027

Iran’s Rial plummets to a new historic low

Black Friday in Lebanon: deals or illusions?

Surviving the storm: Inside Lebanon’s resilient restaurant scene

Lebanon’s hospitality sector Is fuelling an economic comeback

Lebanon’s KYC crackdown: Will money transfers survive the deadline?

Falling prices, fragile markets

Thriving on shelves, struggling across borders