Mar Mikhail Angry Residents vs Pubs: A Repeat of Gemmayze?

Back in 2008, more than twenty pubs were shut down in Gemmayze after more than 100 angry residents blocked the Main Street to protest the hijacking of parking spaces and pubs that were violating the law and ignoring closing hours. Lebanon's Tourism Minister back then sided with the locals and it was a matter of time before Gemmayze no longer became a nightlife spot . Fast forward to 2017, Mar Mikhail residents just signed a…

ABC Verdun Officially Opening on July 28

It's official! ABC Verdun will open on July 28. I've shared early pictures during a sneak peek visit and the video showing how it should look like. Here are some more details on Beirut's hottest new mall. In terms of construction, the facades are already visible and nearly finished. What’s left are minor works of finishing as well as electro-mechanical testing and commissioning . The parking is also nearly done with outstanding works and cleaning…
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Celebrating Lebanese Red Cross Month

8 years ago
This month is the perfect time to honor our Lebanese Red Cross volunteers and show appreciation for the awesome work they’ve been doing. For years, these brave and devoted volunteers have brought hope to thousands ...
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Stefano Fallaha to Represent Lebanon at the 2017 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

8 years ago
Stefano Fallaha may be Lebanon’s and the Middle East’s youngest entrepreneur and he was just nominated to represent Lebanon and the American University of Beirut at the 2017 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Making it to ...
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Beirut Mayor Jamal Itani Biked to Work This Morning

8 years ago
A video and pictures emerged this morning showing Beirut Mayor Jamal Itani biking to the municipality’s building in Beirut. It’s a nice publicity stunt of course but I have two comments: 1- The video is ...
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Ogero Announces Better DSL Prices, Speeds Remain Unchanged

8 years ago
Update: Open Speed means if you are close to the central office you can get a much higher speed (could reach 12 mbps or more in some cases), so speeds may differ for some lucky ...
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I won The “Top Blogger” Award At the 2017 “Middle East Social Media Festival”

8 years ago
I was invited yesterday to receive my award at the “Middle East Social Media Festival 2017” under the category “Top Social Media Blogger”. The MESMA (Middle East Social Media Award) “rewards individuals in various categories ...
Critiques

Brawl Between Sagesse Students & Hazmieh Municipal Police

8 years ago
Knowing that I am totally against these dangerous and reckless parades that a lot of Lebanese schools do on graduation day, what Hazmieh’s municipal police did was inadmissible and if I’m not mistaken even illegal. ...
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What if the Electoral Law were a Taouk Sandwich?

8 years ago
Here’s Sandwich w Noss’ attempt at explaining the difference between the proposed electoral laws in Lebanon. “الاكثري والنسبي بعيون سندويش ونص تخيٌل انّك اشتريت سندويش طاووق انت وصاحبك، انت اكلت كدشي وهو طرق كل باقي ...
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Generator Fees at an all-time Low This Month

8 years ago
My mum paid 20$ for her 10 amps generator subscription this month and a friend of mine 20,000 for his 5 amp in Keserwan. We’re paying 25$ for 5 amp in Jeita still but it’s ...
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