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Retrospective 2024

Five economic issues overshadowed by the war in Lebanon

Amid the war, several pressing issues have been put on the back burner, including the rehabilitation of the Beirut port, the 2025 budget, the restructuring of banks, offshore oil and gas and the FATF's gray list.

Five economic issues overshadowed by the war in Lebanon

The highway from Damascus seen from the pedestrian bridge at the entrance of Hadath, on Dec. 27, 2024. (Credit: P.H.B./OLJ)

Before clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, which began on Oct. 8, 2023, escalated into near-total war almost a year later, the Lebanese government had been actively working on several initiatives to address problems stemming from the...
Before clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, which began on Oct. 8, 2023, escalated into near-total war almost a year later, the Lebanese government had been actively working on several initiatives to address problems stemming from the...