George Kordahi

Saudi Arabia has ended a five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a move aimed at improving relations following tensions over drug smuggling and political criticism. The decision follows Lebanon's efforts to disarm non-state groups, though specific steps remain unspecified, and is expected to support Lebanon's struggling economy.

Saudi Arabia has ended a five-year ban on Lebanese imports, citing positive steps by Lebanon to address regional concerns. The ban, imposed in 2021 over drug smuggling and political criticism, was lifted as part of efforts to improve Gulf-Lebanon relations and support Lebanon's struggling economy.