Nesrine Leene Njeim Sets New Lebanese Marathon Record

Lebanese runner Nesrine Leen Njeim was competing yesterday at the Valencia 2024 Marathon and managed to break the Lebanese National record by running in 2h 36 minutes and 4 seconds. Back in 2017, Njeim became the 3rd Lebanese woman to break the 3 hours barrier in a Marathon behind her sister Chirine Njeim and Lebanese runner Pia Nehme. The most recent world record for the fastest marathon ever run by a woman is 2 hours,…

Läderach Chocolatier Suisse Now Open in Beirut

Swiss chocolatier Läderach is now open in downtown Beirut on Allenby street. Läderach was founded in 1962 and is a decades-long family business specialising in luxury Swiss chocolate, and famous for its FrischSchoggi slabs, pralines, and truffles. This is one of my favorite chocolate places and their slabs are the best! My favorites are the Almond/Hazelnut Dark, Strawberry-Curd White and the Midnight Marzipan Dark. They also have chocolate boxes, bars, truffles and advent calendars for…

Fadi el Khatib Appointed as Dubai Sports Ambassador

Lebanese basketball star Fadi el Khatib shared a post on his Instagram thanking the Dubai Sports Council for appointing him as a sports ambassador for the city of Dubai, and showing his gratitude for this great recognition. The announcement was made during the “Dubai Sports Retreat” at the futuristic Museum of the Future, which is aimed at strengthening "Dubai's sporting reputation and promote active, healthy lifestyles across the city". Khatib will be joined by few…

UNESCO Places 34 Lebanon Cultural Sites Under Enhanced Protection

UNESCO held an extraordinary session on October 30 where they decided to included 34 Lebanese cultural properties on the International List of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection, including the World Heritage sites of Baalbek and Tyre, near to which strikes have recently been recorded. The session was held at the request of the Lebanese authorities and the 34 sites will now "receive technical and financial assistance from UNESCO to reinforce their legal protections, improve risk…
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Lebanon’s Traditional Costume at Miss Universe 2024: A Celebration of Lebanese Heritage

2 weeks ago
Miss Lebanon 2024 stunned the judges at Mis Universe 2024 with a traditional costume designed by Joe Challita, a Lebanese designer and proud advocate of Lebanon’s fashion heritage. The dress was a tribute to our ...
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Canadian Legend Celine Dion Back On Stage To Celebrate 45 Years of Elie Saab

2 weeks ago
Lebanese world renowned couturier Elie Saab held a spectacular fashion show in Riyadh this week to celebrate 45 years of his fashion career, which he described as being “a culmination of generations of fashion, rooted ...
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The National Museum Has a New Pavilion & Café

3 weeks ago
In the midst of all the madness happening, I’m happy to share some good news for a change. The Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture has officially opened its doors to visitors with an inaugural exhibition ...
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DJ Rodge Releases a Tribute Song to Beirut

3 weeks ago
DJ Rodge is supporting Lebanon in these tough times by spreading a message of peace and hope through music. His latest song ‎”معك يا لبنان” was released few days ago and Rodge is also taking ...
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