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Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Lebanese citizens, requires pre-approved visa before travel
Lebanese travelers must secure a valid visa in advance—typically via the Hayya platform—and carry a printed approval confirmation to present at entry points.
Qatari authorities have temporarily suspended visa-on-arrival for Lebanese passport holders. Travelers are now required to obtain a valid visa before departure, commonly through the official Hayya platform, and are being advised to carry a printed copy of their approved visa confirmation for border checks.
Lebanon’s Digital Economy in 2026: The Segments Still Growing and What Founders Should Build
A market map of the real demand zones—digital payments, e-commerce enablement, cybersecurity, and B2B services—based on the latest U.S. International Trade Administration Lebanon guide.
Lebanon’s digital economy is growing in specific pockets, driven by cash-heavy realities, diaspora and tourism demand, and a wave of new digital accounts and wallets. This market map breaks down the fastest-moving segments in 2026 and the startup opportunities founders can build now—especially in fintech, e-commerce rails, and cybersecurity—based on the U.S. International Trade Administration’s February 2026 update. 
Lebanese-led Pelagic Credit debuts in Oslo Stock Exchange with a $75M maritime platform launch
Pelagic Partners’ new yield-focused platform begins trading under “PLGC,” backed by long-term bareboat leases and an initial capital raise targeting $75 million.
Lebanese shipowner and fund manager Atef Abou Merhi has launched Pelagic Credit Plc, a yield-oriented shipowning platform anchored by Pelagic Partners and supported by long-term bareboat triple net leases. The company began trading on Euronext Growth Oslo under the ticker “PLGC,” targeting an initial capital raise of around $75 million and an initial fleet of four vessels on five-year leases. 
Why Gold Is Falling in a Time of Global Crisis?
Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, gold prices have weakened, defying traditional safe-haven expectations.
Gold, long considered a safe-haven asset, is declining even as global risks rise. This article explains the key forces behind the unexpected drop in gold prices, including interest rates, a strong U.S. dollar, and shifting investor behavior.
Gold Slips for Second Week as Oil Shock Delays Rate Cut Expectations
Rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict are reshaping inflation expectations and weighing on gold’s short-term outlook.
Gold prices are heading toward a second consecutive weekly decline as the oil shock triggered by the Middle East conflict raises inflation concerns and weakens expectations for near-term U.S. interest rate cuts. Higher energy prices are forcing investors to reassess monetary policy outlook and safe-haven demand.
Aramco Profit Falls 12% as CEO Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Be Catastrophic
Saudi Aramco launched its first share buyback after reporting weaker annual earnings, while warning that prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could severely hit global oil markets.
Saudi Aramco launched its first share buyback after reporting weaker annual earnings, while warning that prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could severely hit global oil markets.
Oil Soars Above $100 as Iran War Deepens Supply Fears
Brent and WTI returned to triple-digit territory as Gulf output cuts and shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns over global energy supplies.
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel disrupted shipping and forced output adjustments across the Gulf. The move has pushed the Strait of Hormuz back to the center of global market attention, raising fresh concerns about inflation, supply security, and the durability of global trade flows.
WSJ: Europe gas prices rise after Qatar halt
Benchmark gains as LNG flows face disruption, WSJ says
European gas prices rose after Qatar paused some LNG deliveries, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Traders said TTF gained in early trading.
