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Qatar pledges to buy $500 million worth of government bonds in Lebanon, challenging Saudi Arabia's role as Beirut's financial patron. This move is part of Qatar's broader strategy to strengthen its diplomatic and business influence following the economic boycott imposed by Saudi Arabia and other countries in 2017. It also deepens Qatar's involvement in Lebanon's political landscape, where Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed groups contend for influence.
Sunday, 20 January, 2019