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Parliament passes 2026 budget; BDL investigates commercial banks’ dealings: Everything you need to know this Friday

Here is what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Friday, Jan. 30.

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Friday, Jan. 30, 2026Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today:9 a.m. Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hajj will receive U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa, accompanied by Economic and Commercial Counselor Sharon Ryan and Head of the Commercial Section Nouman Tayyar.10 a.m. A protest organized by the Depositors’ Cry Association is scheduled to take place in front of the French Embassy, Museum area and Jesuit University Street.10 a.m. The Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology Affairs, Dr. Kamal Shehadeh, will hold a press conference to launch the Ministry of the Displaced’s digital platform, allowing citizens to track their applications and files online at the Ministry of the Displaced offices.1 p.m. A press conference by Minister of...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Friday, Jan. 30, 2026Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today:9 a.m. Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hajj will receive U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa, accompanied by Economic and Commercial Counselor Sharon Ryan and Head of the Commercial Section Nouman Tayyar.10 a.m. A protest organized by the Depositors’ Cry Association is scheduled to take place in front of the French Embassy, Museum area and Jesuit University Street.10 a.m. The Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology Affairs, Dr. Kamal Shehadeh, will hold a press conference to launch the Ministry of the Displaced’s digital platform, allowing citizens to track their applications and files online at the Ministry of the Displaced offices.1 p.m. A press conference by Minister...