Bassam Abou Zeid Appointed by Minister of Information to Lead Télé Liban

Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, has requested the Cabinet's approval for the appointment of a new Board of Directors for Télé Liban, to be headed by esteemed journalist Bassam Abou Zeid. The new board, in addition to Abou Zeid, will include the following members: - Mohammad Nemer Zakaria Mustafa - Charbel Gerges Khalil - Danny Tanious Haddad - Lama Sadiq Al-Sabah - Salman Zuhair Al-Rais A bou Zeid is widely regarded as one of Lebanon's…

Luxury Watches Worn by Lebanese Politicians

In 2021, during the revolution, many activists started sharing pictures of luxury watches worn by Lebanese politicians. Recently, I noticed an Instagram account run by a watch enthusiast, showcasing the luxury watches worn by Lebanese politicians and prominent media figures. I’ve compiled a list of watches from old videos during the revolution period and from the Instagram account, along with some additional Google research. Nabih Berri: Vacheron Constantin priced at roughly $200,000. He was also…
Automotive

Lebanon’s First Solar-Powered Bus, Lira Bus, Set to Launch by May 2025

8 months ago
Two years ago, we were introduced to the so-called 100% Lebanese electric car, the “Lira” which ultimately never materialized. Now, we’re hearing about the “Lira Bus,” slated for launch in May 2025. Lebanese engineer Hisham ...
Information

World Happiness Report 2025: Lebanon Ranked Third from the Bottom

8 months ago
The World Happiness 2025 Report has been released, and unfortunately, Lebanon ranks 145th out of 147 countries, positioning it among the least happy nations in the world. This ranking is based on data collected from ...
Animals & Wildlife

Bajjou3a The Batrouni Pelican Becomes Internet Sensation

8 months ago
A pelican was injured and sought refuge at Batroun’s port a few months ago, where a local fisherman took it under his care. The two formed an unlikely bond, spending their days walking, playing, and ...
Food

Zaatar W Zeit is Opening in India

8 months ago
India never came to mind when Zaatar W Zeit was talking about expanding, but they just announced on the @zaatarwzeitindia Instagram account that they’ll be opening in Mumbai soon. In fact, they shared a reel ...
Lebanon

Brevet Exams Officially Cancelled for This Year

8 months ago
The Lebanese government convened this morning and approved a draft decree presented by Education Minister Rima Karam to cancel this year’s official intermediate certificate exams, commonly known as the Brevet exams. In place of these ...
Lebanon

15-Year Old French-Lebanese Rugby Player Dies After Injury During Match

8 months ago
A promising young rugby player passed away after receiving a blow to the head during a rugby game on March 15. The 15-year-old Lebanese-French player, Nicolas Haddad, collapsed following the blow and went into cardiac ...
Food

McDonald’s Knock-off Restaurant Open in Beirut

8 months ago
A year after a Starbucks knock-off coffee shop opened in Beirut, we now have a McDonald’s imitation on Bliss Street. The fast food restaurant, called Meatway, closely resembles McDonald’s, from the logo to the bags, ...
Lebanon

Who Will be Lebanon’s Next Central Bank Governor?

8 months ago
We were expecting the appointment of a new central bank governor this week, but it seems the decision will be postponed until at least next week. Several candidates have been proposed for the position, and ...
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