Lebanese NGO “March” President Lea Baroudi Awarded an #MBE by the Queen of England

I've had the chance to meet Lea few years back when MARCH had started and I cannot but admire the work they've pulled throughout the years. Lea has been instrumental to the NGO's success and the cause that MARCH is defending, that is free expression and equal rights, is dear to me and one that I will always support unequivocally. The Queen of England has awarded in the 2019 #NewYearsHonoursList Lea Baroudi an #MBE, making…

What’s Happening to Ghosta’s Waste Treatment Plant?

According to a recent LBCI report, the solid waste plant in Ghosta is set to shut down due to differences with the Interior Ministry & Finance Ministry. I believe this may be linked to the funds that were supposed to be transferred to municipalities by the Interior Ministry. In all cases, if this plant is truly shutting down, it's a shame because the waste treatment plan was expected to help half of Kesrouan’s trash problems.…
Baladi

Majida el Roumi First Ever Concert in Saudi Arabia

5 years ago
The weeks-long Tantoura winter festival in Saudi Arabia had a special guest for their first year, as iconic Lebanese singer Majida el Roumi performed for the first time ever at the festival and in Saudi ...
Fun

Who Needs NASA When You Have Zouk’s Power Plant

5 years ago
Here’s an aerial view of Zouk’s power plant shot by Mohammad Seifeddine showing the cloud formed by the plant’s toxic emissions. I’ve seen this cloud countless times from my balcony and it sickens me that ...
Sports

After 19 Years, Lebanon Dreams Again at The AFC Asian Football Cup

5 years ago
For a country that is focused mostly on basketball, we shed the light today on a team of young talents who have been training hard to try hoisting the Lebanese flag high in the sky, ...
Lebanon

Someone is Killing Squirrels in Akkar’s Oak Forest

5 years ago
Some of the best naturally preserved forest reserves are in Akkar, including Al-Chanbouq Reserve and Al Qammouaa (in Fnaidek) which are areas of rich biodiversity where you can find Cedar and pine trees as well ...
Baladi

Christmas Trees & Decoration From Around Lebanon [2018]

5 years ago
Here are selected pictures from Christmas tree and decoration from around Lebanon. I included malls and hotels as well since they usually have the best Christmas decoration. Beirut Christmas tree shot by Hungrymoey Ehden by ...
Lebanon

Dabkeh vs Breaking

5 years ago
I stumbled today upon this old video by Red Bull showcasing a cultural conversation between traditional Lebanese Dabke and breaking. You’d think it’s an odd combination at first but the outcome is a captivating video ...
Automotive

First Indoor Karting Circuit Opens in #Lebanon

5 years ago
CityKart is Lebanon’s official indoor karting and will be open as of today! The indoor Karting circuit is an impressive 300m within a 3,500SQM indoor area and is located next to BHV Dora. Unlike normal ...
Baladi

Capharnaüm Makes it to Oscars 2019 Foreign-Language Feature Shortlist

5 years ago
Nadine Labaki is a step closer to winning an Oscar as Capharnaüm has been shortlisted for the Foreign-Language Oscar and will be competing with eight other movies: Colombia, “Birds of Passage” Denmark, “The Guilty” Germany, ...
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