Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Some key things to watch today:9 a.m.: Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on debt and financing at the Finance Ministry.10 a.m.: Health Minister Rakan Nasreddine conducts hospital tour in Akkar.12 p.m.: Visit to Our Lady of Qubayat Hospital.11 a.m.: Receiving condolences for Dory Chamoun, former leader of Lebanon's National Liberal Party and Chouf MP (until 7.00 pm) at St George’s Cathedral, Martyrs’ Square.12 p.m.: Press conference entitled "Draft Budget 2027: Reform or the Syndrome of Failure?" organized by "Al-Mufakira Al-Qanuniya."Venue: Bdarou – Antelias Street – Abi Khalil Building – 2nd Floor1:30 p.m.: The IMF mission concludes its visit to Lebanon with a meeting attended by Finance Minister Yassin...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Some key things to watch today:9 a.m.: Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on debt and financing at the Finance Ministry.10 a.m.: Health Minister Rakan Nasreddine conducts hospital tour in Akkar.12 p.m.: Visit to Our Lady of Qubayat Hospital.11 a.m.: Receiving condolences for Dory Chamoun, former leader of Lebanon's National Liberal Party and Chouf MP (until 7.00 pm) at St George’s Cathedral, Martyrs’ Square.12 p.m.: Press conference entitled "Draft Budget 2027: Reform or the Syndrome of Failure?" organized by "Al-Mufakira Al-Qanuniya."Venue: Bdarou – Antelias Street – Abi Khalil Building – 2nd Floor1:30 p.m.: The IMF mission concludes its visit to Lebanon with a meeting attended by Finance Minister...