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The drop in the price of oil has caused large-scale damage to the economies of the region. (File photo)

March 16th, 2017 - 08:58 GMT

Drop in MENA banks' liquidity expected in 2017: World Union of Arab Bankers

Arab banks are expected to drop in liquidity due to the expected decline in deposit growth and a regression in asset quality, according to the president of the World Union of Arab Bankers.

Lebanese banks show a good performance despite the difficult internal and regional circumstances

November 18th, 2012 - 11:29 GMT

Despite troubles, Lebanon's economy to grow

What is required from the Lebanese banks is to remain watchful and keep implementing the sanctions on Syria

May 14th, 2012 - 11:34 GMT

Lebanon bank deposits boosted by upward of 8%

About 66 percent of deposits in Lebanon are in foreign currencies, 90 percent of which are in U.S. dollars

September 29th, 2011 - 07:35 GMT

Lebanon is safe from EU crisis

Arab bankers say they are hopeful in the long-term as long as the region's leaders move quickly to enact economic reforms that will help small businesses, boost trade and create jobs

June 27th, 2011 - 01:06 GMT

Arab bankers apprehensive over fallout of Mideast unrest

September 2nd, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Arab banking summit in October ahead of WTO conference

November 11th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT