AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Investment: Qatar is advancing plans for two power plants and a 20-year LNG supply deal for Lebanon, a potential lifeline for the country’s electricity sector. Reconstruction and Reform: President Joseph Aoun says negotiations should secure Israeli withdrawal, the return of displaced residents and rebuilding. He also says war has hindered state-building despite progress on economic and financial reforms. IMF and Public Finance: The IMF reports intensive talks with Lebanon, but says more work is needed on a support program. Banks are contesting a $600 million tax claim tied to Eurobond gains, while the government has changed how it collects overdue taxes. Household Strain: War and the cost-of-living crisis continue to squeeze families as low wages struggle to keep pace with rising food, fuel and rent costs. Retail: Sportswear brand SQUATWOLF has opened its 10th flagship in Beirut, its first outside the Gulf, offering a rare sign of commercial expansion.
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