A Saudi-like Shisha-Tax Could Work in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia implemented last week a highly controversial Shisha tax that is angering a lot of people online. To sum it up, you get taxed 100% on your bill at any Shisha cafe or restaurant that serves Shisha even if you don't order one. I don't understand why those who don't order Shisha will get taxed as well, but I love the idea behind such a tax and I think it could work in Lebanon.…

Lebanese Army Commando Regiment Takes Part in Spain’s National Day Parade

Lebanese soldiers from the Commando Regiment took part this year in the parade in Madrid on the occasion of the Spanish National Day. Last year, The Spanish Army raised the Lebanese flag during a military parade celebrating Spain’s National day as a sign of solidarity and gratitude to the Lebanese army soldiers who paid tribute to Barcelona’s terror attack victims while fighting ISIS in Ras Baalbeck. Here are some pictures from the parade and a…
Alcohol

Whisky Live Beirut At Seaside Pavilion Till October 12th

6 years ago
Whisky Live Beirut is back for the fourth year in a row at the Seaside Pavilion from October 10th till October 12th. More than 60 specialist producers, distributors and suppliers will be offering you the ...
Critiques

Lack of Sponsors & Funds Threatening The Lebanese Basketball League

6 years ago
The President of the Lebanese Basketball association warned yesterday that the league may be under threat and that they cannot keep going without sponsors or financial support. The truth is the teams, the players, the ...
Critiques

UAE Lifts Travel Ban to Lebanon: What does That Mean?

6 years ago
After Saudi Arabia lifted its travel warning back in February, the UAE today has announced that it will lift the travel ban to Lebanon. The decision was announced after a Lebanese delegation led by PM ...
Art

“Tafah El Kel”: Enough is Enough

6 years ago
For the past few months, we have seen more than a few crises and protests occurring on a regular basis either for political, economical or social reasons. Elie Alpha, a young architect student, created a ...
Art

Beirut 2049: Gloomy Future Ahead

6 years ago
The alarming levels of pollution in our country are starting to inspire artists. Digital Artist Charles Assaf imagined what Lebanon would look like 30 years from now, stating and I quote that “What was once ...
Critiques

A Lebanese Family Consumes on Average 1400 Plastic Bags Yearly

6 years ago
The Environment Ministry launched today a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags, encouraging people to use eco-friendly bags and preparing them for the Plastic bags ban which will begin on October 15 (if ...
Critiques

Lebanese Army Restores Qornet el Sawda Monument

6 years ago
First the monument was vandalized, then cleaned up, then destroyed and now the Lebanese Army has put another one back in place. The new monument is a donation from the Donnieh youth as mentioned here. ...
Humor

Lebanese Singer Buzzed Off the Stage at America’s Got Talent

6 years ago
Update: His named is Ra’ed Saadeh and took part in the #MBCTheVoice as well. His performance was much better back then. Via @Ghazayel. I’m guessing this guy is Lebanese since he said his name is ...
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