$8.6 Billion increase in BDL’s gold holdings Record levels in international bullion markets
	Fresh dollar checks have increased 3.5 times $354 million cleared in the first half of 2025
	Record $2.3 billion surplus in the Balance of Payments First semester of 2025 shows better liquidity
	2024 GDP at $40+ billion according to InfoPro study Valuation far exceeds World Bank and IMF estimates
	IPT to expand into Jordan in partnership with Total Plans for diversification into renewable energy
	Cabinet forms two regulatory authorities Mohammed Aziz to chair Civil Aviation, Dany Fadel, head of Cannabis Cultivation
	Key appointments at the Central Bank Vice governors: two renewed + two new ones Mazen Soueid chairs Bank Control Commission
	IMF and Central Bank still looking for common path Lazard reappointed by Ministry of Finance
	World Bank appoints new Country Manager Lebanon office to operate under single leadership
	Tourism revenue down 16 percent to $4.7 billion Almost 60 percent came from expats
	Gender Handbook launched by InfoPro Minister of Social Affairs during the launch of the Gender Handbook and online platform
	FDI inflows surge by 73 percent despite the war Investments mainly target the real estate sector
	MEA to launch a low-cost airline In the works: second Beirut terminal and a second airport in the North
	Lebanon added to EU list of high-risk for money laundering Cites deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework
	Remittance inflows up six percent at $6.8 billion Continuing a steady four-year uptrend
	AUB target $100 million for computing and data sciences New school to open doors in 2026
	Ahmad Oueidat New OGERO Director A seasoned senior government executive
	BOT for 800 MW gas electrical plant Joe Saddi outlines roadmap for his ministry
	Legal pursuit continues against BDL embezzlers Central Bank says its mission is to advise – not to enact laws
	Impact on Lebanon of US lifting of Syrian sanctions Energy projects can finally be realized, exports to the Gulf eased