The National Museum Has a New Pavilion & Café

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 entitled "Portals and Pathways, A Journey Through Reality and Imagination" featuring the work of 33 outstanding Lebanese artists. The pavilion was named after the late Nuhad Es-Said, a businessman, an art passionate and a distinguished collector of Islamic art, and…

AUB Professor Dr Jamal J. Hoballah Awarded Honorary Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons

Dr. Jamal J. Hoballah, professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at the American University of Beirut, has received a prestigious recognition from the largest surgical organization in the world, the American College of Surgeons ​. Hoballah was conferred with Honorary Fellowship, which is awarded to distinguished surgeons who have demonstrated leadership, advanced surgical care, and contributed significantly to education and research on a global scale, aligning with the ACS's commitment to excellence in…
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LRC Secretary General Georges Kettaneh Elected To Red Cross RCRC Standing Commission

1 week ago
Georges Kettaneh, who has served as Secretary General for the Lebanese Red Cross for over 10 years, has been elected to The Standing Commission of the Red Cross Red Crescent during the 34th International Conference ...
Art

Promoting Local Artists & Supporting the Lebanese Displaced

1 week ago
Local businesses had to endure a rough summer due to the Gaza War and the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon that escalated a month ago has taken a heavy toll on all businesses and the ...
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#WarOnLebanon: List of NGOs & Associations Helping The Displaced

1 month ago
Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced to date due to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and a lot of families are struggling to find a secure shelter or even food for their children. ...
Automotive

The Bufori Geneva: A Luxury “Saloon” Car by the Khouri Brothers

1 month ago
I heard few times of the luxury Bufori car brand but I never had the curiosity to look up its founders up until I saw this reel on Insta. The lady in the reel mentions ...
Automotive

Christopher Feghali Joins the Red Bull Junior Team

2 months ago
Four drivers were selected to join the Red Bull Junior Team including Christopher Feghali from Lebanon. Feghali became the youngest Karting Champion in Lebanon back in 2018 and has since won several titles including the ...
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The Cedar Games: Lebanon’s Biggest Crossfit Event Happening This Weekend

2 months ago
Lebanon’s biggest crossfit event is taking place this weekend in Tripoli at the Sports District. The Cedar Games is marking its third edition with a three-day event and over 120 athletes from Lebanon, Jordan, and ...
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Ray Bassil Wins Gold Medal at 2024 ISSF World Cup Championship

6 months ago
Lebanese Champion Ray Bassil has won gold at the 2024 ISSF World Cup Championship, her first gold in 8 years, after a flawless last round against Penny Smith from Australia and Erica Tessa from Italy. ...
Art

Meet Charbel Bassil: A Talented Iconographer & Painter from Zahle

7 months ago
Iconography is by definition “the science of identification, description, classification, and interpretation of symbols, themes, and subject matter in the visual arts”. The beginnings of Christian iconography can be dated to Saint Luke the Evangelist ...
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