IMF calls for comprehensive strategy to reboot the economy important to enhance data provision to improve transparency
	Karim Souaid new BDL Governor Appointment was preceded by spat in government and social media
	Houlihan Lokey to advise Eurobond holders Heavy haircut on debt expected
	US official interviewing candidates for BDL chief Saudis are also being looped in
	New IMF deal in the making following renewed negotiations A unified financial plan supported by all relevant parties is essential
	TotalEnergies and EDF resume talks with Ministry of Energy License to survey Block 8 granted to Norwegian-US company
	Industrialists urge revision of 2025 budget tax measures Taxes targeting manufacture of alcoholic and sugary drinks make local products less competitive
	Post-war needs estimated at $11 billion World Bank’s new assessment raises cost to $14 billion
	Who will become BDL Governor Tall order for the incoming chief Appointment expected before the end of March
	Aoun-Bin Salman meeting yields no commercial defrost To begin studying the obstacles
	Balance of Payments positive for the second consecutive year Surplus estimated at $1.4 billion in addition to $5 billion increase in gold value
	World Bank advises establishing fund for post-war reconstruction $250 million pledged towards $1 billion cost of removing rubble and fixing infrastructure
	Banks considering suing the State over Eurobonds Accrued interest estimated at $10 billion
	Government to prepare a new plan for the IMF Eager to work…and quickly, said the fund
	Eurobonds rally to five -year high JP Morgan: Discussion on debt restructuring might still be far away
	Government lineup full of PhDs and experts Political parties represented partially and indirectly, including 5 women
	Marwan Iskandar passes away . Leading economist, banker, author, and advisor
	Pikasso d Or: 27 winners Almaza wins two top awards 161 submissions from 26 agencies
	$300 million surplus realized in 2024 budget against all odds Resumption of debt servicing and payment of arrears
	$300 million increase in foreign currency reserves Speculation led to demand on lira fueled by ceasefire and elections