The claim
هل يحق قانونًا لمصرف لبنان تملّك عقارات وأصول غير مالية؟
Original review summary
The review says the Central Bank may own property needed for its operations, but may not buy or hold other real estate or engage in property trading outside its legal functions. It cites Articles 110–111 of the Code of Money and Credit and says selling assets could contribute funds toward depositors’ claims, subject to the conditions described in the article.[S1]
Additional context
The review reports that Ministry of Finance data lists 1,037 properties registered to the Central Bank, with its ownership shares covering about 43 million square meters. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] maharat-news original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026