Posted By
Najib
Nov 13, 2016 11:55
Over 40,000 took part in this year's edition of the Beirut Marathon. The organization was much better than last year and I loved the setup on Martyrs Square. Thousands were running for the first time, for a cause, for fun and with their families. I went down this year but didn't run because I had a sprained toe . The winner of the 42K was Edwin kibet Kiptoo from KENYA. Hussein Awada was the first…
Posted By
Najib
Nov 12, 2016 07:55
The rehabilitation project of the National Library is supposedly complete but it won't be opening anytime soon because the cabinet has yet to appoint an executive board and director. Nevertheless, there's an ongoing exhibition organized by the Lebanese Foundation for the National Library till November 20 inside the National Library from 11 am till 6 pm so this is your chance to have a sneak peek visit before it closes down again. The "Bitasarrof" exhibition…
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