Reviving a Landmark: UAE Funds Renovation of Beirut Grand Theatre

Le Grand Théâtre de Beirut, or Beirut’s Grand Theater, is one of the last remaining relics of pre-war Beirut. The landmark building was originally designed by Youssef Aftimos and built by Jacques Tabet in the 1920s, officially opening in 1929. The 630-seat theater includes an orchestra, two balconies, a stage equipped with specialized mechanisms, a small steel dome that moves on rails, and a decorative stained-glass ceiling in the lobby. Widely considered a cultural icon,…

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…
Lebanon

Costco Coming to Lebanon?

2 months ago
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 ...
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Lebanese Cabinet Agrees to Rename Hafez el-Assad Avenue to Ziad Rahbani Avenue

3 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 ...
Lebanon

Paragliding Banned in Keserwan Following Fatal Accident

6 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 ...
Lebanon

500,000 & 1 Million LBP Banknotes Coming Soon?

7 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 ...
Lebanon

Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Announced : 10% Tax on Lebanon

8 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 ...
Lebanon

Dar Al-Handassah To Present Master Plan For Qleyaat Airport Within Three Months

8 months ago
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited Qleyaat Airport this week, accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny and local MPs. During his visit, he announced that an agreement has been reached with the ...
Lebanon

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

8 months ago
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 ...
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 ...
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