by Thaer Abbas | May 16, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut – The Lebanese government will extend Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh’s term, which was due to expire this summer, a governmental source told Asharq Al-Awsat. The source said that during a cabinet session on Tuesday, Lebanese ministers would renew, for the...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 30, 2016 | Business
Beirut- Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh affirmed that Lebanon has completed required legislation regarding digital security. He said that Lebanon considers – combating money laundering and fighting funding terrorism – a priority and...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 25, 2016 | Business
Beirut- Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has said that the election of President Michel Aoun and the designation of Saad Hariri to form the cabinet will boost the confidence of the consumers and investors. Parliament elected Aoun last month, ending a more than...
by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Nov 3, 2016 | Business
Lebanon’s Central Bank chief Riad Salameh said on Thursday that the election of a new president and the coming formation of a new government will increase confidence in the economy and attract foreign aid. The election of President Michel “Aoun should lead to a...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 7, 2016 | Business
Beirut-Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has said that the demand for cash in Lebanon has more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching around $3.3 billion by the end of August. The governor made his remarks at the third Mint and Print conference organized by...
