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Najib
Oct 16, 2025 04:41
Le Grand Théâtre de Beirut, or Beirut’s Grand Theater, is one of the last remaining relics of pre-war Beirut. The landmark building was originally designed by Youssef Aftimos and built by Jacques Tabet in the 1920s, officially opening in 1929. The 630-seat theater includes an orchestra, two balconies, a stage equipped with specialized mechanisms, a small steel dome that moves on rails, and a decorative stained-glass ceiling in the lobby. Widely considered a cultural icon,…
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Najib
Oct 14, 2025 02:29
The final phase of construction for a $25 million F&B cluster in Beit Mery has just been completed, as it is set to open by March or April 2026. The cluster, dubbed "The Neighboured" was completed by Jellyfish, a company founded by Joseph Aoun, the owner of ‘Le Charcutier’ supermarket chain. The development includes 12 restaurants, three rooftop bars, a kids’ area, a beauty spa, and a fitness center. It also features a Le Charcutier…
Baladi
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Lebanon’s Information Minister, Paul Morcos, announced today, following the cabinet meeting, that it has been decided to rename Hafez el-Assad Avenue to Ziad Rahbani Avenue. The avenue is located on the airport road, and there ...
Baladi
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Tonia Makary has made history as the first Lebanese woman to qualify for the Ironman World Championship. She achieved this remarkable milestone by competing in the Ironman Championship in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where she ...
Baladi
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The 2025 QS World University Rankings are out and the American University of Beirut has climbed several ranks up to 250th worldwide and 132nd globally in the field of medicine. AUB is also ranked first ...
Architecture
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Multi-award-winning architect Lina Ghotmeh was selected in February to redesign the British Museum’s Western Range, one of the largest cultural renovations undertaken anywhere in the world. The Paris-based architecture firm Lina Ghotmeh Architecture (LGA) won ...
Baladi
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Lebanese-American professional basketball player Rony Seikaly celebrated on his Instagram 32 years of holding the record for most rebounds in a game. On December 1, 1993, Seikaly grabbed 34 rebounds while playing for the Miami ...
Advertising
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We’ve been hearing about plans to turn Fairouz’s old residence in Zkak el-Blat into a museum since 2015, but they’ve never materialized. Earlier in February, the former Minister of Culture announced that work is now ...
Art
9 months ago
Zeina Itani is an incredibly talented cake artist known for creating insanely large and jaw-dropping masterpieces. Her attention to detail and creativity have made her an internet sensation, with over 2 million followers on Instagram ...
Baladi
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Lebanon’s U17 Women’s Football team defeated Syria 4-0 today to clinch the 2025 West Asia Championship. The tournament, held from February 7 to 16, featured six teams: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Bahrain. ...
