Energy & Water Minister Bans All Activities in Chabrouh Dam Area

Lebanon is naturally rich in water resources, with abundant rivers, springs, and a relatively high annual rainfall compared to its regional neighbors. However, poor water waste management, aging infrastructure, and lack of effective policies have led to widespread pollution and inefficient use, putting this valuable resource at serious risk. In addition to that, poorly planned dam projects—often driven by political interests rather than environmental or hydrological assessments—have further undermined sustainable water management and failed to…

Costco Coming to Lebanon?

The news isn't official yet, but I've already heard from two reliable sources that a local business has acquired the trademark for Costco in Lebanon. This doesn't necessarily mean we'll have a store opening anytime soon, but it's definitely a step in that direction. Costco operates as a membership-based warehouse club, selling goods in bulk at discounted prices. Its business model offers an unbeatable combination of large quantities, high quality, and low prices by leveraging…
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Lebanese Cabinet Agrees to Rename Hafez el-Assad Avenue to Ziad Rahbani Avenue

5 months ago
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 ...
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Jounieh-Larnaca Ferry Set to Launch on July 23

6 months ago
ThisIsBeirut reported this week that the long-awaited ferry service between Lebanon and Cyprus is finally set to launch on July 23. The new vessel, with a capacity of 400 passengers, will operate between the coastal ...
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Paragliding Banned in Keserwan Following Fatal Accident

8 months ago
Mount Lebanon’s public prosecutor has issued a decision banning paragliding from the takeoff platforms in Harissa and Ghosta, and prohibiting landings in the Jounieh area until further notice. The decision follows the tragic death of ...
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500,000 & 1 Million LBP Banknotes Coming Soon?

9 months ago
Lebanon’s finance and budget committees have approved a draft law allowing the printing of larger banknotes, including 500,000 and 1 million Lebanese pound (LBP) bills. This decision comes long overdue, as it should have been ...
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Tonia Makary Becomes First Lebanese Woman to Qualify for Ironman World Championship

9 months ago
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 ...
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Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Announced : 10% Tax on Lebanon

10 months ago
US President Donald Trump announced during a press conference today that he is implementing global “reciprocal tariffs” against more than 180 countries, along with a baseline tariff for other nations. Any countries not included on ...
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Six Lebanese Make the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List

10 months ago
Taha and Najib Mikati remain the wealthiest Lebanese on Forbes’ Billionaires List, each with an estimated fortune of $3.1 billion. Other Lebanese billionaires featured on the list include Bahaa Hariri with $2 billion, Robert Mouawad ...
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Global Fire Power Rankings 2025: Lebanon 115th Worldwide, Ranked Last in Middle East

10 months ago
The Global Fire Power list uses over 60 individual indicators to measure a country’s military strength, including manpower, air power, land power, naval power, financials, geography, natural resources, and logistics. The United States has topped ...
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