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Lebanon and World Bank Prepare Launch of Reconstruction Fund

This is Beirut, 28/05 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a bid to accelerate Lebanon’s post-war recovery, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber met with Jean-Christophe Carret, the World Bank’s Regional Director, on Wednesday to discuss the imminent launch of the Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP), a reconstruction initiative designed to channel international aid into rebuilding efforts through ...

Lebanon: Proposed Heavy Surtax on Alcohol Sparks Outrage

Liliane Mokbel, 07/03 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The massive surtax on alcoholic beverages proposed in the 2025 budget has sparked outrage among hotel and restaurant owners, who fear it will negatively impact consumption and, consequently, their businesses and the overall tourism sector. The tax rates have been multiplied by 225 and up to 750 times, which is utterly staggering. This tax hike is ...

Jaber Reaffirms the Government's Commitment to Financial and Customs Reforms

This is Beirut, 06/03 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Yassine Jaber, the Minister of Finance, reiterated that “the ministry is resolutely pursuing the necessary and fundamental reforms to improve the country's financial and customs systems.” He emphasized that “the government remains fully committed to advancing reforms aimed at enhancing financial transparency, improving the business ...

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