Lebanon’s Traditional Costume at Miss Universe 2024: A Celebration of Lebanese Heritage

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 rich Phoenician heritage and included a royal Tyrian purple dress, a Kobran traditional overcoat and a tantour headpiece. Tyre of Ancient Phoenicia was one of the world's first capital of fashion and the Tyrian purple symbolized ultimate power, status and…

Canadian Legend Celine Dion Back On Stage To Celebrate 45 Years of Elie Saab

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 in traditions that preceded him, and which he had the privilege of reinvigorating and evolving." One of the key highlights of this star-studded fashion show was Celine Dion's return on stage, as she wore a gold embroidered cape gown and…
Art

The National Museum Has a New Pavilion & Café

1 week 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 ...
Lebanon

DJ Rodge Releases a Tribute Song to Beirut

1 week 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 ...
Humor

Berri Says President Trump Signed a Written Pledge to End War at a Lebanese Restaurant in Michigan

1 week ago
It appears that Speaker Nabih Berri’s hopes of securing a ceasefire in Lebanon rely on a piece of paper newly elected US President Donald Trump signed at a Lebanese restaurant in Michigan. Speaking to Mustaqbal ...
Baladi

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

2 weeks ago
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 ...
Baladi

LRC Secretary General Georges Kettaneh Elected To Red Cross RCRC Standing Commission

2 weeks 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 ...
Information

Civil Defense Units Are Battling At Least 20 Fires Across Lebanon

3 weeks ago
As if the relentless Israeli airstrikes aren’t keeping our Civil Defense and rescue units busy, the month of October is here and fires are raging all over Lebanon. Over 20 fires dispersed all over Lebanon ...
Business

Lebanon Has Been Grey-listed by The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

3 weeks ago
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially added Lebanon to its grey list, which means that Lebanon will become under increased monitoring for its financial practices and compliance with international standards for combating money ...
Critiques

Rabweh Forest Fires Have Been Raging For 4 Days Now!

3 weeks ago
It’s October and once again forest fires are raging and the Civil Defence are not properly equipped to contain them. The Rabweh fire has been ongoing for four days now and the rough terrain is ...
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