Fadi el Khatib Will Play with His Son at Champville This Year

There aren't that many father and son that were active players at the same time, let alone play for the same team. Fadi el Khatib and his son will be the first to do in the Lebanese Basketball League, after they both signed for Champville this year. Jihad is a 14 year old rising basketball talent. He joined the Junior NBA camp in Italy last year and will attend this year a camp in the…

You Can Bring in Up to 15K in Cash Through Beirut’s Airport

Following the airport's reopening on July 1st, rumors spread that any amounts over $2000 were being confiscated from passengers. The Lebanese Customs issued a statement today clarifying that all passengers can carry up to $15,000 in cash and that any amount above that limit should be declared. The two WhatsApp voices that spread claimed amounts over $2000 were confiscated and one claimed he was handed back a bank check which doesn't really add up. In…
Health

Safest Countries for COVID-19: UAE Ranks 11th, Lebanon 77th

5 years ago
A report on the top 100 safest countries for COVID-19 was issued by the Deep Knowledge Group, a consortium of companies and nonprofits owned by Deep Knowledge Ventures, an investment firm founded in 2014 in ...
Humor

When You Don’t Want the Authorities to Know You’re Selling Dollars

5 years ago
Everyone is selling & buying dollars in Lebanon and the easiest way to do so if you’re not a licensed exchanger is through WhatsApp groups. The black market is booming and those trading via WhatsApp ...
Critiques

Politicians Vs Outspoken Activists: Choose Your Battles Wisely

5 years ago
Is it ok to swear at politicians? Is profanity allowed when addressing ruling parties that have made our lives miserable for the past 30 years and more? Why is it ok for them to swear ...
Lebanon

Byblos Bank Manager Killed in Parking Lot

5 years ago
Antoine Dagher, the Head of Group Ethics & Fraud Risk Management Department at Byblos Bank, was killed in the parking lot of his building in Hazmieh. Early reports are saying he was hit in the ...
Lebanon

Beirut Airport Could Open by June 21

5 years ago
Beirut’s Airport was expected to open by June 8 as part of the government’s de-confinement plan but it looks like the decision will be pushed towards the end of June instead. Public Works Minister hinted ...
Critiques

Despite The Ongoing Scandals, The Lebanese Government is Keeping The Sonatrach Contract

5 years ago
The Lebanese government has decided last Tuesday to honor its contract with Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach until the end of the year, despite the latest scandals rocking this file. Just to give you a ...
Information

There’s No LL500,000 Bill (Yet)

5 years ago
There’s a LL500,000 bill circulating online for the past week or so, but it’s actually an old LL50,000 special edition bill that was released by BDL and photoshopped after. However, I think it’s only a ...
Food

Order Lebanese Delicacies This Eid – Hallab is Shipping for $1 Only!

5 years ago
If you’re abroad and craving authentic Lebanese delicacies, Hallab 1881 is running a $1 shipping promotion on its international online store. Unfortunately the selection is limited especially the Ashta-based delicacies, which is understandable but you ...
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