AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Links: Qlayaat’s René Mouawad Airport is set to start commercial flights on December 14, with trial flights from November 22 and bookings opening November 15. The government says the northern airport could boost tourism and economic activity. Trade Routes: The Abboudieh-Dabbousieh crossing with Syria has reopened, with capacity for up to 10,000 passengers and 200 trucks a day. New scanners and security systems are in place, as officials look to revive cross-border commerce. Digital Finance: Whish Money is deploying Visa’s AI fraud-prevention tools across its payment channels in Lebanon. The company says it processes more than $40 billion in payments annually. IMF Talks: Lebanon has entered new discussions with the IMF amid its economic crisis, with banking reforms and deposit recovery among the key issues. Banque du Liban has warned against leaks from the talks. India Ties: Lebanon and India held their first foreign-office consultations, discussing cooperation in trade, investment and digital sectors.
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