Lebanon Daily Star logo Lebanon Daily Star 3 weeks ago

2009 remittances to Lebanon reach $7 billion

BEIRUT: The World Bank estimated remittances into Lebanon at $7 billion in 2009, or nearly 22 percent of the entire MENA’s remittances. Full Article at Lebanon Daily Star

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