Mounia Akl’s “Costa Brava” To Represent Lebanon at the 2021 Oscars

The Lebanese Ministry of Culture has selected the film “Costa Brava”, directed by Mounia Akl, to compete at the Oscars for Best International Film. The movie has recently won the “Green Star” award from the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, and participated in international festivals including “Cinemed”, Venice and Toronto. Lebanese director and actor Nadine Labaki stars in it, alongside Palestinian Saleh Bakri, Siana and Gianna Rostom, and young actress Nadia Charbel. The free-spirited…

Lebanon’s First International Top Model Featured On Vogue Arabia Cover

Andrée Acouri is Lebanon's first ever international top model. She modeled in the 60s and 70s, was featured on several fashion & lifestyle magazines, and has walked the runway shows for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci, Jean Patou, Maggy Rouff and more. Now 80, Andrée Acouri is back on the cover of Cover Arabia to reflect on "a remarkable life of glamour, beauty, and no regrets". Check it out .
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US President Appoints Sara Minkara as US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights

3 years ago
Sara Minkara, a Lebanese-American originally from Tripoli, has just been appointed the U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights. This role which was created by President Barack Obama is “critical to ensuring that U.S. diplomacy ...
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Feeding Stations For Stray Animals: An Initiative by “Save Our Strays”

3 years ago
Despite having several animal shelters working tirelessly to take care of abused and abandoned animals, stray animals are still a big problem in Lebanon as there’s a huge lack of awareness among the public and ...
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Hamra Street Cleanup

3 years ago
Volunteers from various NGOs and organizations teamed up today to give back to Hamra some of its glow by cleaning up the area between Rome & Sadat street. This activity was organized by Clean Beirut, ...
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Lebanese Photographer Myriam Boulos is This Year’s Magnum Photos Nominee

3 years ago
Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative owned by its photographer-members, with offices in New York City, Paris, London and Tokyo. This year, at the 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM), two new nominees were selected ...
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Lebanese-Born Ardem Patapoutian Wins 2021 Nobel Prize

3 years ago
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly yesterday to two US scientists, David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian. Dr. Julius is a professor of physiology at the University of California in San Francisco ...
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“Alf Leileh w Leil”: A Powerful Song By Michelle & Noel Keserwany Depicting Lebanon’s Suffering

3 years ago
The talented Keserwany sisters have released a new track entitled “Alf Leileh w Leil” and it’s yet another masterpiece. In every track that they’ve come up with, Michelle & Noel always knew how to describe ...
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Expo 2020 Dubai’s all-Women Orchestra Led By Lebanese Conductor Yasmina Sabbah

3 years ago
Expo 2020 Dubai kicked off with an incredible show tonight, including a unique musical experience delivered by an all-women orchestra conducted by Lebanese Yasmina Sabbah. The one-of-a-kind Firdaus Women’s Orchestra includes talented female musicians of ...
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Caroline Hayek (L’Orient-Le Jour) Nominated For The Prestigious Albert Londres Prize

3 years ago
The Albert Londres association has unveiled the list of articles, films and books pre-selected for the 2021 edition, and Caroline Hayek from L’Orient-Le Jour is among the candidates nominated for the best written report of ...
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