Now, Arab News reported that “Lebanon’s battered infrastructure and strained public services are set for a boost, as the World Bank has approved $250 million to launch a broader $1 billion ...

BEIRUT—Five months have passed since the formation of Nawaf Salam’s government; however, his promises are merely ink on paper ...

The U.N. has warned that war-torn Lebanon's at "a turning point" and must make urgent and immediate recovery efforts to avoid ...

BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank will grant Lebanon a $250 million loan that will be used to help ease electricity cuts in the crisis-hit country, the country's finance ministry said Thursday.

During discussions with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Beirut must implement ...

Lebanon's real GDP is projected to grow by 4.7% in 2025 supported by anticipated reform progress, a recovery in tourism and consumption and limited capital inflows, according to the latest World Bank ...

The World Bank Group announced today the appointment of Enrique Blanco Armas as World Bank Group Country Manager for Lebanon. This new role will unify country-level leadership across the different ...

Lebanon has received preliminary approval to increase the value of a World Bank reconstruction loan to $400 million from $250 million, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said in a statement on Wednesday.

The Lebanese delegation to the spring meetings will be the first outing at an IMF/World Bank meeting for Lebanon's new government, which took the reins in February and pledged to seek a new IMF ...

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new central bank governor vowed Friday that the institution will fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism and will work independently away from political… ...

News Nation/World Lebanon appoints new central bank governor as it works to climb out of economic crisis By The Associated Press Updated March 27, 2025 ...