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Najib
Feb 19, 2025 04:53
Mount Lebanon Judge Ziad Al-Daghidi issued his indictment today in the case of George Hanna Dib, also known as Dr. Food on social media. The judge considered the actions undertaken by Dib and the other defendants to be felonies under the Narcotics Law and referred them to the Criminal Court in Mount Lebanon to stand trial. Dr. Food was initially accused of "manufacturing and trafficking of drugs" as narcotics were found in his wafers. He…
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Najib
Feb 19, 2025 04:25
Lebanon's Central Bank has announced that it will raise the withdrawal limits for Circular No. 158 and Circular No. 166. This change will take effect on March 1st, 2025, with the limit increasing to $500 per month for Circular No. 158 and $250 per month for Circular No. 166. What is Circular No. 158 and who is eligible to use it?
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